Islington Collection

Ivor Novello star of The Rat (1925)
Ivor Novello the star of The Rat on stage and screen Date: 1926

Upper Street, Islington, London
The top end of Upper Street, next to the Highbury and Islington roundabout. The Cock Tavern (still there) is on the right and a horse tram is heading south toward the Angel

Islington Angel
The Angel at Islington is one of North Londons best- known landmarks at the site of one of its busiest crossroads. Date: 1895

Pentonville Prison, Islington, North London
An aerial view of Pentonville Prison in Islington, North London. The prison was opened in 1842 as the new Model Prison, on the separate system

UK Dairy Show - Feeding the goats
Feeding the prize goats at the UK Dairy Show of 1911, held at the Royal Agricultural Hall, Islington, London - now the Business Design Centre and former venue for the BAPLA Picture Buyers Fair

London arms and seals
The Arms and Common Seals of the Metropolitan Boroughs of London and of the City of London, with a block map showing their boundaries

Angel Islington 1930S
A cyclist stops and takes in the night-time scene as a policeman directs the traffic at the crossroads on Upper Street, the Angel Islington, London

Islington / Angel 1916
Islington: The Angel

Agas Map of London, c1561
Agas map of London c1561, sheet 7; showing the City of London, London Wall and Finsbury

Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, Highgate, London
The Highgate Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital, designed by Samuel Daukes, opened in 1850. In around 1896, after a new smallpox hospital opened at South Mimms

Tufnell Park
Roman road at Tufnell Park, Islington, when it was still open country

London Birdseye 18
Bird s-eye view of London at the end of the 19th century : the City Road, Finsbury Circus to the Angel, Islington

Regents Canal / Islington
Regents Canal East entrance at Islington tunnel

The Boys Of The New Home Guard
An illustrated WW2 music sheet cover for The Boys Of the New Home Guard, printed as a contibution to the Home Guard Spitfire fund

Old Street Map of Hamstead, Holloway and Islington 1908
Detailed colour Street Plan of London from 1908 covering the area around Hamstead, Holloway and Islington. The image has been remastered from Bartholomews Handy Atlas of London and Suburbs 1908

Harry Crabb seen here making concertinas in his workshop at Liverpool Street, Islington, London 15th May 1967

London Horse Bus 1905
A London horse bus - Islington to Charing Cross

Islington and Highbury Station 1873
Exterior of Islington and Highbury Station, North London Railway. Date: 1873

The Fast Mail by Lincoln J. Carter. First produced in England at Rochdale on 26th December 1891 and at the Grand Theatre, Islington, London on 27th June 1892

Ivor Novello and Mae Marsh in The Rat (1925) directed by Graham Cutts Date: 1926

Fire in Danbury Street, Islington, N1, with people trapped, on 25 May 1958. Showing the side of the building, with a shop at ground level

Scene of an accident in an Islington street, London
Scene of an accident in an Islington street, North London, with a trolley bus passing by

LCC-LFB Islington fire station, North London
Built in 1899 at 277 Upper Street, Islington fire station remained on that site until it closed in 1994 and the new station opened at 278 Upper Street

Sketch of Canonbury Tavern, Islington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Highbury and Islington Station, London
The outside of Highbury and Islington Station, London. Date: circa 1900

Election fair, Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1795. Artist: James Gillray
Copenhagen House.I tell you, citizens, we mean to new-dress the Constitution and turn it, and set a new nap on it Shakespeare ; showing an election fair in Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1795

Highbury Place, Highbury, Islington, London, 1787. Artist: Robert Pollard
West view of Highbury Place, Highbury, London, 1787; with cattle in the foreground

Ivor Novello and Frances Doble in The Vortex (1928) directed by Adrian Brunel Date: 1927

Great North Road out of London, 1st July 1790 (colour litho)
XCF275041 Great North Road out of London, 1st July 1790 (colour litho) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Caledonian Market
September 1910: Caledonian Market in Islington, the Metropolitan Cattle Market of London which is also a venue for traders of a variety of goods. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

LCC-LFB Islington fire station stables
Islingtons first fire station opened in 1860 in Florence Street. The station pictured here was located in Upper Street, and opened in 1899

Blitz in London -- AFS firefighters, WW2
Blitz in London -- a personal photograph, taken by a colleague, of life in the AFS at a sub-station, showing firewomen on the Heavy Unit of Sub-station 67Z

NFS (London Region) ordinary fire in Islington, WW2
A fire in a shop and dwelling in Liverpool Street, Islington, North London. Despite the lull in enemy bombing, ordinary fires were still commonplace and some were of a serious nature

Prizewinning bull at the Smithfield Show
One of King Edward VIIs prizewinners at the Smithfield Show in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, North London

Sheltering Underground
Sheltering underground during The Blitz, Islington, London; a woman pours drinks for those around her

Advertisement for Viota cake mixes, marketed by Stoddart & Hansford Ltd of Islington Green, London. Who's been helping Mother

Sketch of Narrow Boat PH, Islington, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Narrow Boat

British silent film Paddy the Next Best Thing
A scene from the British silent film Paddy the Next Best Thing (1923) directed by Graham Cutts from Graham Wilcox and filmed at the Islington Film Studio

Church Cottage, Church Passage, St Marys Churchyard, Islington (w / c on paper)
582661 Church Cottage, Church Passage, St Marys Churchyard, Islington (w/c on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church Cottage, Church Passage)

Essex Road, Islington, London, 1842. Artist: Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie
Essex Road, Islington, London, 1842. Mr Corbets school, adjoining the Queens Head Tavern, Lower Road (now Essex Road), Islington, 1842

Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1834. Artist: W Summers
Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, 1834; a view of the meeting of the Metropolitan Trades Unions in Copenhagen Fields

Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, c1830
View of Copenhagen House, Copenhagen Fields, Islington, London, c1830; with cows and sheep in the foreground

Finsbury Rifles Dart Club, North London
Group photo, Finsbury Rifles Dart Club outside their headquarters and drill hall, 17 Penton Street, Islington, North London. Date: 1930

Ivor Novello and Mabel Poulton in The Constant Nymph (1928) directed by Basil Dean & Adrian Brunel Date: 1928

An exterior view of the Gainsborough Studio Date: 1934

Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho)
XCF276461 Isometric View of the New Metropolitan Cattle Market, 1855 (colour litho) by English School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Copenhagen Fields; Caledonian Market; ); English

Late Evacuees
4th July 1940: Three evacuees from Islington, London, make a dash for the train which will take them to the country, during the Second World War. (Photo by William Vanderson/Fox Photos/Getty Images)

Smithfield Cattle Show, Agricultural Hall, Islington, 1862
Engraving showing the Smithfield Club Cattle Show, held in the Agricultural Hall, Islington, London, 1862

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Discover the vibrant and historic neighborhood of Islington, located in North London. Known for its bustling Upper Street, it offers a diverse range of shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues that cater to all tastes. Delve into the area's rich history by visiting Pentonville Prison, which has stood as a landmark since the 19th century. Explore the fascinating exhibits at the UK Dairy Show and witness how goats are fed in this unique event. Step back in time with an advert from 1939 Crufts showcasing the beloved bond between humans and their canine companions. Immerse yourself in the world of theater by learning about Ivor Novello, star of The Rat (1925), who graced Islington's stages with his talent. Marvel at London arms and seals that adorn buildings throughout Islington, representing centuries-old traditions and heritage. Don't miss out on capturing a photo with the iconic Islington Angel statue that stands proudly as a symbol of hope. Transport yourself to different eras through vintage photographs depicting Angel Islington during World War I (1916) or take a glimpse into everyday life during the 1930s. For history enthusiasts, explore Agas Map of London from c1561 to see how this charming neighborhood has evolved over time. Learn about medical advancements at Smallpox and Vaccination Hospital in Highgate or uncover stories from West London Union Workhouse in Upper Holloway – both significant landmarks highlighting healthcare practices throughout history. Islington is more than just a place; it's an amalgamation of culture, artistry, resilience, and progress. Whether you're strolling along Upper Street or immersing yourself in its historical sites, this captivating neighborhood will leave you enchanted with its charm.