USEFUL LINKS

Local history, architecture and walking inspiration


Clerkenwell & Islington Guides Association – the professional association for the Mayor of Islington’s Guides
Islington History Centre – Islington and Clerkenwell archives
The Islington Society – conservation and regeneration of Islington’s built environment
The Hackney Society – conservation and regeneration of Hackney’s built environment 
Hackney Archives – more local archives
Walk Hackney – fellow guide Sean Gubbins, who concentrates exclusively on Hackney borough
Camden Guides – the professional association for the Mayor of Camden’s Guides
Camden History Society – the social and architectural history of Camden Borough
Camden Archives – more local archives
Spitalfields Life – daily tales of the East End and surrounding areas
A London Inheritance – a weekly in-depth exploration of small areas of London, also leads guided walks
London Historians – a membership organisation for all who are interested in London history
Footways – a network of quiet and interesting streets for walking in inner London

Islington map: (c) The British Library Board (Maps.Crace.XV.48.(1))
Clerkenwell map: (c) The British Library Board (Maps.K.Top.28.5.a)