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About Islington

Known for

Upper Street (one of London's greatest independent restaurant strips), the Almeida Theatre (one of London's best), the Union Chapel (a Victorian church turned music venue), Canonbury, and one of London's most culturally vibrant inner boroughs

A little history

Islington transformed from a working-class Victorian borough to one of London's most fashionable in the 1980s and 90s. Tony Blair lived in Islington before Downing Street. Upper Street has been the engine of restaurant culture in North London for 30 years. The Union Chapel — a magnificent Victorian Gothic church — is now one of London's most atmospheric music venues.

Local tip

Upper Street for the finest concentration of independent restaurants in North London. The Almeida for world-class theatre. The Union Chapel for extraordinary atmospheric gigs. Camden Passage for antiques. Canonbury for the beautiful Georgian squares.

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