Bunhill’s story of industrial and cultural expansion is celebrated in an exhibition at Islington Museum.
Resurrection: The Art and History of Bunhill, which opened on 17 October, portrays the origins of Bunhill as the burial grounds of historical figures, including William Blake and Daniel Defoe.
Assembled by curator Sarah Guzman, it features work by artists Georgie Fay, Jacky Oliver, and Jamie Turner. Their pieces focus on the communities, memorials, and ever-changing urban landscape of Bunhill.
Jacky Oliver said: “I think it’s really important to help people who might not know about the rich heritage of the area … to see different aspects of Bunhill.”
The eight enamel panels that make up Oliver’s Traces of Bunhill are displayed on several streets in Bunhill ward.
Alongside the professional artists, the exhibition also features drawings by the children at St Luke’s Church of England Primary School, to symbolize the importance of community engagement in Bunhill’s heritage.
The exhibition follows the community-led Bunhill Heritage project, which similarly reinterpreted the ward’s history.
Admission is free, and the exhibition will run until February 2026.
