Wed 13 November 2019 - 6 miles - PARKS & SQUARES OF ISLINGTON - Leader: Roger B

From the Wells of Finsbury, north through the Parks & Garden Squares of Islington & Barnsbury built by the Georgians. Stopping to look at points of interest along the way. A mid morning stop is planned so bring refreshments. Lunch: Plenty of opportunities for a late lunch at Highbury & Islington at end of walk.

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Break at the Culpeper Community Garden

One of our group actually has a plot in the Culpeper Garden – here he is in front of it

The garden at Battishill Street opened by Sir John Betjamin in 1975 –
the mural a survivor from the now demolished House of Commerce in Threadneedle Street

An Islington vineyard

Leader briefing us all

Longsdale Square – one of many we discover

Plaque to one of the more notorious residents of Percy Circus

Head of the New River: panel showing what the area looked like originally

New River again – not welcoming. We have to turn tail in the face of a film crew

Photos: Ruth