Islington (London)
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Islington is an area of London located just outside the city centre, and is at the centre of the London Borough of Islington, which covers Finsbury and Highbury. The modern day Islington spans from Highbury Corner and Upper Street to the Angel and Islington High Street, and both parts are often considered to be seperate places in their own right. It is served by two tube stations: Highbury and Islington (Victoria) and Angel (Northern).
Islington began as a village on the Great North Road, and grew to a fairly large size and was popular with rich people, and in the 19th century it was annexed by London. Since the 1960s wealthier famillies have moved in, making the area affluent and upmarket. It was at one time home to Tony Blair, and it is believed that here he made his agreement with Gordon Brown over who should be leader.
Islington began as a village on the Great North Road, and grew to a fairly large size and was popular with rich people, and in the 19th century it was annexed by London. Since the 1960s wealthier famillies have moved in, making the area affluent and upmarket. It was at one time home to Tony Blair, and it is believed that here he made his agreement with Gordon Brown over who should be leader.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islington
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Coordinates: 51°32'22"N -0°5'51"E
- Beckenham 13 km
- Wycombe District 65 km
- Redditch 156 km
- Hall Green 162 km
- Selly Oak 163 km
- Northfield 167 km
- Edgbaston 168 km
- Halesowen 173 km
- Pontypridd 227 km
- North Devon 291 km
- Popham Road Estate 0.2 km
- Popham Street Estate 0.2 km
- Bentham Court 0.3 km
- Sickert Court 0.4 km
- The Packington Square Estate 0.5 km
- Rosemary Garden 0.7 km
- Colville Estate 0.9 km
- London Borough of Islington 1.2 km
- Regent’s canal 2.6 km
- London Borough of Hackney 2.8 km