Discover Islington blog

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  • Jun

Parks and green spaces

Information, things to do and local stories

Growing for gold

Best Community Garden winners 2021 on how they’ve continued to grow

London Irish stories

Celebrating and telling the stories of London’s diverse Irish community

Pillar of the community

How rock history icon Turnpike House was restored to its former glory

Building a brighter future

How new homes are improving the borough – and people’s lives

Let’s talk Islington

Annabelle and Damien of Drayton Park Primary on tackling inequality in schools

A bright start

Islington-based childminder Elisha Rawle on the benefits of early learning

Home and dry

Local resident Jason shares his story of overcoming homelessness

In conversation: Jon Glackin

The founder of Streets Kitchen on tackling homelessness through solidarity, not charity

Points of pride: Hemingford Arms

Celebrating Islington’s LGBTQ history: the people behind the pink plaques

In conversation: Anita Grant

Co-founder of Islington4Women on making Islington safer for women and girls

Points of pride: Central Station

Celebrating Islington’s LGBTQ history: the people and places behind the pink plaques