Walk a mile in her shoes: a walking tour showcasing Islington’s famous women
In honour of International Women’s Day on March 8, Islington Now has created a walking tour to celebrate Islington’s pioneering female figures, past and present. Let Rosie McCabe help you rediscover well-known places and showcase the iconic women of Islington.
How one woman taught the suffragettes to fight back – with jiu-jitsu
Perhaps the most iconic addition to Garrud’s CV was the training of the 30-women-strong protection unit dubbed “The Bodyguard”, that would protect suffragette women from rearrest, writes Hannah Sargeant.
Chapel Market: The history behind Islington’s most vibrant street
Explore your favourite food stall in this long-running historical market next to Angel station
Green Spaces of Islington
Picture Gallery
Islington isn't famous for green spaces; the borough is one of the most heavily built up in London. But there are some gorgeous...
Residents rally for quiet streets in Tollington
A group of Tollington residents are rallying to push for a Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) in the area.
They are calling for Tollington Park to...
Islington’s Zia Lucia launches craft beer series
Holloway Road-based pizzeria business, Zia Lucia, has announced it will be teaming up with a Brighton brewery to launch its own series of craft beers in conjunction with the opening of its fifth restaurant.