Money
The British currency is still pounds Sterling. There are 100 pence in each pound. Notes come in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. Scottish bank... More
Post
Sometimes there's nothing quite like the personal touch of a good old-fashioned letter for keeping in contact. Although post offices around the UK seem to... More
London Postcodes: a History
Postcodes are a London obsession. Decades of snobbery have revolved around whether your area of residence has a postcode respected by the... More
The Business Design Centre next door is the obvious attraction for many of the guests at this smart, efficient Hilton Hotel, but Islington's excellent restaurants ... More
The decor when you walk into reception is fresh and modern and this first impression extends throughout the hotel to the bedrooms, bar and restaurant. ... More
Arsene Wenger's young Arsenal side welcome Carlo Ancelotti's Chelsea pensioners to the Emirates for this mouth-watering Sunday afternoon London derby. The Gunners have showed brilliant ...More
You'll find a spectacular collection of paintings and sculpture by 20th century Italian artists at the Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, with a core ... More
This working farm, located in the heart of Islington, has a wide
variety of animals ranging from rare breed pigs and goats to new born
lambs and ... More
Consistently recognised and awarded for being a very special place to indulge your cheese addiction, La Fromagerie is one of the best cheese shops in ... More
This traditional bakery, drawing on British and Gallic roots, has made an indelible mark on the foodies of Islington. With nearly twenty types of bread ... More
There's something unashamedly earthy about Morgan M. The cautionary note on the menu advising diners to watch out for “lead shot” while munching on tender ... More
This first-rate Turkish restaurant is brilliantly well-run - the elegant dining room, affable efficient service and imaculate presentation all add to the enjoyment of a ... More
After a century at nearby Highbury, Arsenal moved to this larger stadium in 2006. A 60,000 capacity at Emirates Stadium makes this a suitable home ... More
Madness, The Damned, Joy Division, U2, Ian Dury, The Clash, Elvis Costello… the word 'legendary' gets applied very liberally when it comes to punk music ...More
Tucked away in the sleepy back streets, the Hemingford isn’t screaming at customers “come, drink here!” It doesn’t need to. This place already has a ... More
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