And all about Islington
Location: All about London
And all about Islington
And all about Islington
London Facts
Region: Southern England. Situated on the Thames river. Size: Largest city in Europe. Population about 7.5 million, area 1500 km2 (600 miles2). Climate: Summer: often warm and sunny, usually up to 27 C (80 F) in July/August, but rain is always possible.
Winter: mild and wet. History: England's capital for over 1000 years. Founded by the Romans and consolidated by William the Conqueror. Transport: London's public transport network of tube trains, buses and local trains reaches every corner of the city and is often a lot quicker than driving.
Islington
What is it? An inner-London borough 3 km north of the centre of London. Very lively with a huge restaurant / pub scene. Centre: Islington Green (near Angel tube station) is the centre of town. There are lots of shops, cinemas, pubs, etc. Restaurants: Upper street is one of London's best restaurant streets and is walking distance from the house (300 meters). Parks: Highbury Fields park is 800 meters away and there is a small childrens playpark opposite the house. Football: Arsenal, London's most famous club, plays at Emirates Stadium in Islington, about 1.5 km from the house. Theatre: Several local theatres including the famous Saddlers Wells dance theatre. Driving: The house is just outside the congestion charge zone, so you don't need to pay the daily toll to park here.
(But we do not recommend driving around central London - take taxis, buses & tube trains.) Groceries: Small supermarkets on Essex Road (150 meters), larger Tescos (600 meters) - internet shopping and delivery available.
Region: Southern England. Situated on the Thames river. Size: Largest city in Europe. Population about 7.5 million, area 1500 km2 (600 miles2). Climate: Summer: often warm and sunny, usually up to 27 C (80 F) in July/August, but rain is always possible.
Winter: mild and wet. History: England's capital for over 1000 years. Founded by the Romans and consolidated by William the Conqueror. Transport: London's public transport network of tube trains, buses and local trains reaches every corner of the city and is often a lot quicker than driving.
Islington
What is it? An inner-London borough 3 km north of the centre of London. Very lively with a huge restaurant / pub scene. Centre: Islington Green (near Angel tube station) is the centre of town. There are lots of shops, cinemas, pubs, etc. Restaurants: Upper street is one of London's best restaurant streets and is walking distance from the house (300 meters). Parks: Highbury Fields park is 800 meters away and there is a small childrens playpark opposite the house. Football: Arsenal, London's most famous club, plays at Emirates Stadium in Islington, about 1.5 km from the house. Theatre: Several local theatres including the famous Saddlers Wells dance theatre. Driving: The house is just outside the congestion charge zone, so you don't need to pay the daily toll to park here.
(But we do not recommend driving around central London - take taxis, buses & tube trains.) Groceries: Small supermarkets on Essex Road (150 meters), larger Tescos (600 meters) - internet shopping and delivery available.
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