Follow one of the Islington Storytellers, Ruth, to venture deep into Cross Street Islington, where No 20 Arts hosts the exhibition FROM DARKNESS that aims to ‘make the unseen seen’. Open until June 18th, this Tom de Freston’s solo show explores the lingering fear of suffering and terror, and is tied back to a touching personal story …
If you want pancakes at 3 am on a Saturday, VQ, a new restaurant on Upper Streat, has got you covered. Here’s a detailed review by Bronagh, one of the most food-loving Islington Storytellers. VQ markets itself as a bit of everything – a café, a restaurant and a bar and is open 24 hours …
We all know that Islington is a brilliantly fun borough with so much going on, from music to theatre to art. One of the Islington Storytellers, Bronagh, has compiled a list of events, shows, and workshops which are not to be missed. #1. The House of Shades at the Almeida TheatreAnne-Marie Duff, who you may …
You may have tried out many of the places mentioned in the first part of ‘A Weekend in Islington’. But guess what? Here are some more recommendations from Alex! Stop #1 – Pophams bakery While Saturdays are the perfect high-energy springboard into the weekend, we all know that Sundays were made for lazy awakenings and …
What started as a fun side-hustle during pandemic lockdowns quickly grew into a community of residents, local entrepreneurs, restauranteurs, artists and students, all united through sharing what we love about our neighbourhood lives.
One of the Islington Storytellers, Han, tells how volunteering at the ARC brings the Islington communities closer together.
Alex, one of the Islington Storytellers, has been living in the neighbourhood for years and has put together a guide for making the most out of a weekend in Islington. Enjoy part one!
