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Islington (/ ˈ ɪ z l ɪ ŋ t ən /) is a district in the north of Greater London, England, and part of the London Borough of Islington. It is a mainly residential district of Inner London , extending from Islington's High Street to Highbury Fields, encompassing the area around the busy High Street, Upper Street , Essex Road (former "Lower ...
- 14.86 km² (5.74 sq mi) (whole Borough)
- Greater London
- 206,125 (2011 census) (whole borough)
- London
The London Borough of Islington (/ ˈ ɪ z l ɪ ŋ t ə n / ⓘ IZ-ling-tən) is a London borough which forms part of Inner London, England. Islington has an estimated population of 215,667. It was formed in 1965, under the London Government Act 1963, by the amalgamation of the metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury.
- Dine in style. Foodies are spoilt for choice in Islington. On Upper Street alone, you can satisfy almost any cravings, from Brazilian churrasco to Vietnamese pho.
- Sugar rush. Sweet tooth? A scoop of handmade ice cream from Udderlicious will do the trick. Get more sugar highs from Paul A Young’s artisan chocolates or Belle Epoque’s eye-popping pastries.
- Brekkie or brunch? Tuck into a Tuscan breakfast at Food Lab; or head to Ottolenghi, famous for its cookbooks and mouthwatering window displays. On weekends, rise at the crack of dawn to beat the queues outside Sunday, for one of London’s tastiest brunches.
- Shop for treasures. Upper Street is lined with independent boutiques and quirky design stores. Shop cool Scandinavian labels at Wild Swan, charity finds at Mary’s Living & Giving, or retro gadgets and toys at After Noah.
Islington, inner borough of London, England, located directly north of the City of London. It is part of the historic county of Middlesex. The present borough was established in 1965 by amalgamation of the former metropolitan boroughs of Islington and Finsbury.
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- Eating Out. With a population of diverse, young and well-heeled locals with refined palates, Islington is one of London’s best areas for food. Among the top reviewed eateries are a gluten-free bakery (Beyond Bread), a cafe-deli (Ottolenghi), contemporary European seafood restaurant (Prawn on the Lawn) and Puglia-style trattoria (Trullo).
- Upper Street. Islington’s main thoroughfare has been around since the Middle Ages, but up until the 1700s was in agricultural land. Henry VIII used to hunt ducks here, while the spy, courtier and poet Sir Walter Raleigh had a plush residence on Upper Street.
- Almeida Theatre. One of the capital’s top producing theatres, named London Theatre of the Year at the Stage Awards, is just off Upper Street. The Almeida Theatre is a small venue with an international reputation, and is the first place to watch plays before they hit the West End.
- Screen on the Green. An Upper Street linchpin since 1913, the Screen on the Green is one of the UK’s longest functioning cinemas. The building faces Islington Green and stands out at night for its neon outline and glowing marquee.
Jun 12, 2019 · Islington has a selection of good hotels and is well served by buses and tubes. As the neighbourhood that bridges the affluent suburbs of the north and the daily hustle and bustle of central London, it’s the perfect place to be when visiting the UK’s capital.
The Castle. More things to do in Angel and Islington. London Canal Museum. Culpeper Garden. Almeida Theatre. Insider's guide to Islington & Angel. Let Islington-based blogger Uju Asika be your guide to this popular area of North London, which buzzes with independent shops, bars and eateries.
