New Beacon Books is a specialist bookstore for poetry, literature, non-fiction, history and children’s books from Africa, the Caribbean, Asia, African America, Europe, South America and Black Britain. This emphatic article by Chenoa Colaco shows that the place is much more than a bookstore – New Beacon Books has become a symbol of community, sanctuary …
Just in time before tomorrow’s Sunday Market, this piece by Pragya Vijay will prepare you for a truly local shopping eperience. Check out the first part of Chapel Market Stories published by the Islington Storyteller a couple weeks ago! note from the editor Meet Windrush Valley Goat Dairy Windrush Valley Goat Dairy’s co-founder Richard Loveridge …
This wonderful sketch about local vendors at Chapel Market is a great representation of the hearty community life in Islington. Contributed by Pragya Vijay, this article comes in two parts. The second part will be with you in a couple of weeks! note from the editor Chapel Market has fostered a community spirit over the …
As we step into this beautiful Spring season (rushing to type this up while it’s still sunny outside!), The Islington Storyteller has some fresh news for you on all things local (and nearby) happening throughout the next few weeks. As usual, newsletter subscribers would have received these ahead of time, so make sure to get …
Islington’s vibrant music and theatre scene can be accredited to something quite peculiar – its water supply! Islington, home to many underground springs, eventually led to growth in agricultural pursuits and travellers attracted to the rural energy the 18th century Islington possessed. This growth in demand created a burst of cultural activity ranging from firework …
Rosebery Avenue’s arts theatre Sadler’s Wells currently holds a revered reputation for world-class dance and performance. But it once stood as a rowdy and run-down music house, until the arrival of the fabled theatrical producer and manager Lilian Baylis was able to recreate Sadler’s Wells into the theatre we enjoy today. The origins of Sadler’s …
The Islington Storyteller is embarking on a new community project called Visual Histories, where a team of local photographers and writers will be recreating archived photos of our neighbourhood to show how it changed throughout the years. Many thanks to the Islington Local History Centre for providing access to old captures, which will be revived …
Ana here with the Islington Storyteller’s February recommendations covering all things local for this month. Following a much-needed winter break, the Islington Storyteller has been looking out for what’s buzzing in the neighbourhood these days to share it all with you in this newsletter. Read to the end for special offers for Islington London subscribers, and …
