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“Veganuary”: Islington and Hackney become a haven for vegans
There are many ways to cleanse yourself and start the new year fresh. ‘Veganuary’, for instance, is an increasingly popular tradition. Perhaps you have already signed up to it, joining
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Radical history of Islington: why Clerkenwell is the place where Russian Revolution Centenary is to be celebrated
A century ago on the 25 October, the October Revolution, an event that changed the world irreversibly, took place in Petrograd, Russian Empire. Now, the 100th anniversary of the October
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5 ideas to make the best of this Bonfire Night
Struggling to decide what to do this Bonfire Night? London is renowned for having some of the best firework displays in the whole of the UK and many of them
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Review: ‘Fire! Fire!’ at Museum of London
This year marks the 350th anniversary of the Great Fire of London and to commemorate the occasion, the Museum of London are hosting a dedicated exhibition, ‘Fire! Fire!’. Our reporter
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Local Haunts – Islington’s Top 5 Spookiest Venues
All Hallows’ Eve might be done and dusted, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still haunting treats to be found throughout the London Borough of Islington, as St John Street
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The Clerkenwell Italian Community: A History
“It all started with immigrants coming over on foot, for they couldn’t afford to use any other transport. They walked through Europe and then got a boat in Calais or near
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Review: ‘Lardo’ at the Old Red Lion Theatre
Metal Rabbit Productions is back at the Old Red Lion Theatre with the tale of a Scottish would-be wrestler trying to get a foot in the business After getting his long-term
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The Arandora Star: A Forgotten Tragedy Of World War II
What immediately stands out, when you ascend the staircase to St. Peter’s Italian Church on Clerkenwell Road, is an awe-inspiring marble plaque covering the whole height of the wall. At the
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Theatre review: ‘A Christmas Carol’ at the Old Red Lion Theatre
Metal Rabbit is at the Old Red Lion Theatre this December with the perennially popular festive show “A Christmas Carol”, adapted by Neil Bartlett. Director Gus Miller stages a worthwhile production
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Kurz&Lang: Why bratwurst is more than just a sausage
St John Street is home to bratwurst shop Kurz&Lang, founded by Berlin-born Valentin von Amsberg. We paid a visit, as part of our St John Street At Work series