Discover Islington blog

Growing for gold

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

Gardeners of Wedmore

London Irish stories

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

Anna Johnston

Pillar of the community

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

Turnpike House

Building a brighter future

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

Nick and Phil

Let’s talk Islington

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

Annabelle and students at Drayton Park Primary school

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

Jason

In conversation: Jon Glackin

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

Jon Glackin

Points of pride: Hemingford Arms

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

LGBTQ Heritage Month plaques - Hemingford Arms

In conversation: Anita Grant

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

Anita Grant of islington4Women

Points of pride: Central Station

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

LGBTQ Heritage Month pink plaque of Central Station

Points of pride: London Friend

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