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Islington Guided Walks

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Official guides for Clerkenwell, Smithfield and Islington. Check out our walks - or book us to lead a walk for your business. islingtonguidedwalks.com

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London Pathways Walking Tours @londonpathways.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
I’ve been interviewed for the council’s online blog, Islington Life, as part of the promotion for the upcoming 2027 Clerkenwell & Islington Tour Guiding course. If you’ve ever fancied the idea and have a passion for history, my advice is: jump on board! @islingtonwalks.bsky.social surl.lt/jrwqog
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Islington Life - Clerkenwell and Islington tour guide opportunity
Fancy training to become a tour guide in your local area?
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British Music Hall Society @musichallsociety.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
We've made incredible progress with our Archive this year. Since uploading our first collection in April 2025, we now have over 2,000 catalogue records on Archives Hub (link below). Check out our entries to explore the collection. #MusicHall #archive #history archiveshub.jisc.ac.uk/search/locat...
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
Look at these views! Join us this Saturday 13 December at 2pm on a tour of St Mary’s Church & Tower Upper St. We will share its 1,000 year history + you will see the best views of London from the top! Details: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-mary-is... #stmaryislington #Islington #islingtonhistory
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
This Saturday! Explore 1,000 years of #Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s, Upper St — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for views across London. This coming Saturday 8th November at 2pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-mary-is...
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St Mary Islington - Church and Tower tour
Discover the history of Islington’s first parish church and enjoy a panoramic view across London from its 18th-century tower.
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
If you’ve ever been on a guided tour and thought, “I’d love to do that!”, now’s your moment. Imagine leading engaging tours, bringing the past to life and discovering fascinating stories right on your doorstep. Read more … islingtonguidedwalks.com/would-you-li...
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Would you like to become a tour guide?
If you’ve ever been on a guided tour and thought, “I’d love to do that!”, now’s your moment. Imagine leading engaging tours, bringing the past to life and discovering …
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Last- minute spaces on tomorrow’s tour of 16C Canonbury Tower tomorrow, 29th October at 2pm. Small group, usually sold out, availability due to late cancellations. Grab your space for an exhilarating walk through London history since the 13C! Canonbury Tower Tour www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/canonbury-...
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Canonbury Tower Tour
See inside the oldest building in Islington and enjoy a magnificent view for miles over London from the roof of its tower.
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 24/10/2025
Learn about the wonderful Grade I listed Union Chapel on our next guided tour on Wednesday 5th November 12-1pm. Discover its history, unique organ, 200+ year legacy, community work, and cultural impact. unionchapel.org.uk/whats-on/uni...
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History From Below @historyfrombelow.com · 09/10/2025
Interested in London's Social History? Join me on a walk through Clerkenwell’s dark past: prisons, paupers, gangs and grim tales that shaped one of London’s most dangerous districts in the 19th Century #socialhistory #workingclasshistory #londonhistory #clerkenwell #guidedwalk #walkingtour
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
If you’ve ever been on a guided tour and thought, “I’d love to do that!”, now’s your moment. Imagine leading engaging tours, bringing the past to life and discovering fascinating stories right on your doorstep. Read more … islingtonguidedwalks.com/would-you-li...
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Would you like to become a tour guide?
If you’ve ever been on a guided tour and thought, “I’d love to do that!”, now’s your moment. Imagine leading engaging tours, bringing the past to life and discovering …
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
This Saturday! Explore 1,000 years of #Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s, Upper St — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for views across London. This coming Saturday 11th October at 2pm www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-mary-is...
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 04/10/2025
If you’re walking with us today please share your photos!
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 02/10/2025
Congratulations to our newly qualified guides who last night received their badges and certificates from Jason Jackson, Mayor of #Islington.
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Andy Taylor @andyhammer.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
Stick the date in your diary - loads of great guided walks across London - and they’re all free! Unfortunately I can’t take part this year but took people out on this in 2024 and it was good fun so get yourself along there!
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EC1 Echo @ec1echo.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
Explore the shadows of Clerkenwell’s past This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm. www.ec1echo.co.uk/explore-the-...
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Explore the shadows of Clerkenwell’s past
This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm.
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 20/09/2025
2 weeks to go!
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 17/09/2025
Reminder! Local London Guiding Day will be on Saturday 4 October! #Free #GuidedWalks in 5 areas of Central London. 🗓️Saturday 4th October. Hourly from 10-4. Our walks start outside the Cowcross St exit, Farringdon Station. Book for ours here www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/local-lond...
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 16/09/2025
This is a great interview with our guide Jonathan! #loveLondon
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Would you like to lead walking tours that reveal the fascinating history of Islington and Clerkenwell? Our #guidingcourse runs from January to July and is now open for applications. Applications close on Sunday 2 November. 🔗 More info and apply here islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-training...
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 15/09/2025
Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street #Islington — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for views across London. This coming Saturday 20th at 11am. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/st-mary-is...
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 04/09/2025
Would you like to lead walking tours that reveal the fascinating history of Islington and Clerkenwell? Our #guidingcourse runs from January to July and is now open for applications. Applications close on Sunday 2 November. 🔗 More info and apply here islingtonguidedwalks.com/our-training...
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 24/08/2025
Join a guided tour and climb 178 steps to the top for epic views across London. 2 more dates just added. 📍 Caledonian Market Clock Tower 📅 Sunday 26 October Saturday 29 November 🔗 Book now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/caledonia... #Islington #HiddenLondon #ClockTowerTour #London
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WestminsterWalks @westminsterwalks.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
I really must get round to booking this! Tomorrow!
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for views across London. Saturday 9 August, 2pm. Book now: bit.ly/44mmHWs #HiddenLondon
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Explore 1,000 years of Islington history on a guided tour of St Mary’s Church, Upper Street — from Norman beginnings to wartime devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for views across London. Saturday 9 August, 2pm. Book now: bit.ly/44mmHWs #HiddenLondon
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
⛪️. A few tickets left for Saturday’s St Mary’s Church Tour. Book now! 🔗 bit.ly/44XGY3X
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
⛪️. A few tickets left for Saturday’s St Mary’s Church Tour. Book now! 🔗 bit.ly/44XGY3X
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
❌ 11am slots now SOLD OUT! 👉 1pm slots till available. Book now: bit.ly/4168mLM #Islington #london #Tour #History
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
❌ 11am slots now SOLD OUT! 👉 1pm slots till available. Book now: bit.ly/4168mLM #Islington #london #Tour #History
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
🚨 Last chance this summer 🚨 August tours are sold out 🔥 📅 Saturday 26 July: 🕚 11am – Last few tickets 🕐 1pm – Selling fast Climb to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower and enjoy secret views and stories from the rooftops of London. 🔗 shorturl.at/wzxr7
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 20/07/2025
🚨 Last chance this summer 🚨 August tours are sold out 🔥 📅 Saturday 26 July: 🕚 11am – Last few tickets 🕐 1pm – Selling fast Climb to the top of the Caledonian Market Clock Tower and enjoy secret views and stories from the rooftops of London. 🔗 shorturl.at/wzxr7
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Explore 1,000 years of Islington history at St Mary’s Church, Upper Street. 90-minute guided tour from Norman foundations to Blitz devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for London views. Saturday 26 July, 2PM: bit.ly/44mmHWs #Islington #HiddenLondon #LondonWalks
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 19/07/2025
Explore 1,000 years of Islington history at St Mary’s Church, Upper Street. 90-minute guided tour from Norman foundations to Blitz devastation and post-war revival. Climb 120 steps for London views. Saturday 26 July, 2PM: bit.ly/44mmHWs #Islington #HiddenLondon #LondonWalks
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
A few tickets remaining for Friday’s tour. 👇
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 09/07/2025
Thank you @stevecheesewine.bsky.social for such a brilliant talk last night and the accompanying cheese samples were delicious! Thanks too for staying for a chat afterwards. We all really enjoyed the evening.
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Steve Parker Cheese and Wine (@stevecheesewine.bsky.social)
Writer about Cheese and Wine, Cheese Judge
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 06/07/2025
A few tickets remaining for Friday’s tour. 👇
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Canonbury Tower: A rare piece of Tudor London. See original interiors, hear stories of Cromwell & Anne of Cleves, and enjoy rooftop views. 🗓️ Friday 11 July, 11am 🎟️ Book: ow.ly/qPV250Wkkqt #CanonburyTower #TudorLondon #IslingtonWalks #LondonHistory #HiddenLondon
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
Canonbury Tower: A rare piece of Tudor London. See original interiors, hear stories of Cromwell & Anne of Cleves, and enjoy rooftop views. 🗓️ Friday 11 July, 11am 🎟️ Book: ow.ly/qPV250Wkkqt #CanonburyTower #TudorLondon #IslingtonWalks #LondonHistory #HiddenLondon
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
TWO DATES SOLD OUT 🟥 More tours of the Caledonian Market #ClockTower coming up. 🗓️ Sat 26 July, 11am – Last few tickets 🗓️ Sun 24 Aug, 3pm – Book now Spiral stairs. Secret views. Local history from above. Book now: bit.ly/44mmHWs #islington #London #history
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 30/06/2025
TWO DATES SOLD OUT 🟥 More tours of the Caledonian Market #ClockTower coming up. 🗓️ Sat 26 July, 11am – Last few tickets 🗓️ Sun 24 Aug, 3pm – Book now Spiral stairs. Secret views. Local history from above. Book now: bit.ly/44mmHWs #islington #London #history
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Thanks to everyone who came to today’s Caledonian Clock Tower tour - what a glorious day! Lovely crowd and stunning views. Next month’s date is now live, book now to join us: bit.ly/44mmHWs
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
Thanks to everyone who came to today’s Caledonian Clock Tower tour - what a glorious day! Lovely crowd and stunning views. Next month’s date is now live, book now to join us: bit.ly/44mmHWs
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 28/06/2025
Join our Clock Tower Tour tomorrow. 👇 A few tickets remaining.
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
A few tickets left for tomorrow’s tour. 👇
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
A few tickets left for tomorrow’s tour. 👇
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Places still available for this weekend’s Clock Tower Tour. 👇 #Islington #london #tour
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 25/06/2025
Places still available for this weekend’s Clock Tower Tour. 👇 #Islington #london #tour
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
St Mary’s, Islington has shaped local history for 1,000 years. Join a 90-min guided tour this Saturday at 2pm – from Norman roots to post-war rebuild, plus a tower climb with London views: bit.ly/44mmHWs
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
St Mary’s, Islington has shaped local history for 1,000 years. Join a 90-min guided tour this Saturday at 2pm – from Norman roots to post-war rebuild, plus a tower climb with London views: bit.ly/44mmHWs
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
See inside the oldest building in Islington and take in sweeping views over London from the top of Canonbury Tower. Tour this Wednesday at 2pm — a few tickets still available! Don’t just walk past it — come in: bit.ly/44mmHWs
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Islington Guided Walks @islingtonwalks.bsky.social · 23/06/2025
See inside the oldest building in Islington and take in sweeping views over London from the top of Canonbury Tower. Tour this Wednesday at 2pm — a few tickets still available! Don’t just walk past it — come in: bit.ly/44mmHWs
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