London's pub scene is thriving in 2025 and this latest news from Islington is very good indeed If you're a north Londoner you'll probably know of The Southampton Arms in Kentish Town old-school (and tiny) spot up near Parliament Hill that specialises in ale and cider the same team behind that are responsible for taking over a long-closed site on Canonbury Lane in Islington where they're getting ready to open The Pocket This too will be a traditional ale and cider house which they say will concentrate "exclusively on beers and ciders from small independent UK breweries and cideries Homage is paid to the traditional alehouses of a London past with focus firmly on the drinking experience." It's taking over the old Four Sisters site which has been shut for a long time and is a site that's seen a few bars fail but we reckon that turning it into a proper pub could be just the right thing "The beer scene in the UK is more exciting than it's ever been," says owner Pete Holt who's also the founder of Hackney Wick’s Howling Hops Brewery "There’s a huge selection of fantastic beers ciders and perrys without having to drink the tasteless mass-produced stuff." they'll have a hot pie counter serving up Scotch eggs There will also be an extensive selection of good British cheese on offer "So often a pub is ‘gastrofied’ or exclusive in its offering," they say "That’s not always a bad thing but we want to keep The Pocket part of the community and welcome everyone who wants to come along so a good old end-of-the-week knees-ups will be on the cards!....oh there’ll be cards too.. We're delighted to see this space get a new lease of life Find out more: Follow them on Instagram @thepocketn1 Subscribe to be the first to get the news from Hot Dinners Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy View on Google maps About us  |  Contact Us  |  RSS Feed  |  Site directory  |  Privacy policy  |  Log in/out Join 50,000 other Londoners getting exclusive news and restaurant offers from Hot Dinners. Please enable the javascript to submit this form By signing up you agree to our privacy policy See our previous newsletters here who plays in London’s prestigious Philharmonia Orchestra said they were ‘devastated’ by theft of 300-year-old violin News | Crime Get our award-winning daily news email featuring exclusive stories I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice An award-winning violinist at a prestigious London orchestra has told of their devastation after their “priceless” 300-year-old violin was stolen from an Islington pub on Tuesday evening David López Ibáñez, a 2nd violinist with London’s Philharmonia Orchestra, was dining with a friend at the Marquess Tavern in Canonbury on Tuesday evening when a thief secretly snatched the violin from their side made in 1740 by acclaimed Florentine instrument maker Lorenzo Carcassi was “generously” loaned to David to help them perform at major concerts with the Philharmonia The 30-year-old told the Standard it felt “like a part of me has been ripped off” and urged Londoners to help reunite them with the instrument They said: “I'm really devastated and there are moments of clear head and there are moments of utter panic after the loss of what feels like my voice Jeremy Clarkson blasted by Cotswolds locals over pub and farm shop as he issues plea London home owned by creator of the Alien Autopsy hoax is up for sale How to protect yourself from having your phone and data stolen ‘Dangerous’ masked robber who stabbed pensioner for wallet is jailed It's been eight years that I've played this instrument “It's countless hours that I have spent with it it’s always on my back as I travel with it who moved from their native Andalusia to London in 2013 said it was “rare” to be loaned such a unique instrument describing its sentimental value as priceless “When a musician is not at one with their sound they are deprived of something unique to them,” they said I feel like at a real kind of cliff edge.” The violin has a distinctive heart-shaped hole in the scroll was contained in a black Riboni Unoeotto case Police are investigating the theft who has played chamber concerts in London’s leading concert venues The Philharmonia is one of London’s ‘big four’ orchestras and is led by acclaimed Finnish conductor Santtu-Matias Rouvali It has played soundtrack scores for hundreds of major films and had a recording selected by Nasa to be sent into space in 1977 as a record of life and culture on Earth Police confirmed they are investigating the theft Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of the violin can contact David López Ibáñez on [email protected] Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin Rihanna shows off baby bump at star-studded Met Gala 2025 as singer's third pregnancy with A$AP Rocky announced Rihanna debuts baby bump on star-studded Met Gala blue carpet Stacey Solomon 'regrets doing reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Stacey Solomon 'regrets reality show with Joe Swash' for tough reason Join us at the Akustika Fair at the Nuremberg Exhibition Centre from April 4-6 Meet The Strad team at stand F08 and pick up a free copy of the magazine The Strad Directory Jobs David López Ibáñez’s instruments and bows were stolen on the evening of Tuesday 18 February Read more news stories here has reported the theft of his violin and three bows near his home in Canonbury, London Borough of Islington The instrument and bows were stolen at 7:30pm on Tuesday 18 February 2025 and were contained within a black Riboni Unoeotto case with no pocket The violin was made in 1740 by Lorenzo Carcassi Florence and has a distinctive heart-shaped hole in the scroll The stolen bows are an unlabelled Morizot - Frères The Crime Reference Number is 01/7178074/25 and there is CCTV footage of the thief’s appearance Anyone with more information can contact López Ibáñez at davidviolin94@gmail.com or +447759305552 View this post on Instagram A post shared by David Lopez (@davidvln94) Read: Stolen: violin taken from car in Croydon Read: Violin refused onboard PLAY Airlines flight In The Best of Technique you’ll discover the top playing tips of the world’s leading string players and teachers It’s packed full of exercises for students plus examples from the standard repertoire to show you how to integrate the technique into your playing The Strad’s Masterclass series brings together the finest string players with some of the greatest string works ever written Masterclass has been an invaluable aid to aspiring soloists chamber musicians and string teachers since the 1990s The Canada Council of the Arts’ Musical Instrument Bank is 40 years old in 2025 This year’s calendar celebrates some its treasures including four instruments by Antonio Stradivari and priceless works by Montagnana The frogs on 19th-century French bows feature several common motifs that recur in the work of several makers Michel Samson shows how they correspond to the principles of Freemasonry The violin was reported stolen from a University of Southern California graduate music student on 2 April and recovered just over one week later The late leader of the Catholic church blessed the Violino del Mare in 2022 which was made by Italian prisoners to raise awareness of the plight of refugees crossing the Mediterranean The violinist has been appointed artistic director of Clarion Concerts which provides chamber music concerts and experiences in New York’s Hudson Valley The Astatine Trio and Novo Quartet join the scheme from 2025–2027 Ten ensembles will compete for the chance to win the top prize package at this year’s competition from 25 to 31 August Site powered by Webvision Cloud Tip for a long life as milestone birthday is celebrated with exhibition of work at nearby cafe Friday, 31st January — By Daisy Clague Joan Dannatt with her self-portrait at her solo exhibition of prints and paintings in Canonbury MUCH ink has been spilled on the secret to a long life well lived but for 100-year-old artist Joan Dannatt it’s as simple as “use it or lose it” Joan’s 100th birthday last weekend coincided with the opening of her second solo exhibition of prints and paintings a cafe in Canonbury at the end of the road she has lived in since 1955 who encouraged his mother to hold her first ever solo show on her 90th birthday Despite making prints since the age of seven Joan had never had an exhibition of her own work before that “Thanks to Adrian and his bullying I think it was a way to celebrate,” Ms Dannatt said so it is very important to also have younger friends As well as surrounding herself with interesting people Ms Dannatt puts her longevity down to staying active in body and mind – all the more important after an accident in her mid-90s put a stop to gallery visits and print etchings “You get up and you have got to create a day for yourself,” she said She memorises a poem every week before doing her daily exercises and heading out for a “little relay” around the neigh­bourhood art books and biographies from Islington’s mobile library service which visits people who are home-bound in the borough “I find starting the day with a poem is very enriching I find poetry terribly satisfying in that you can reduce a whole experience to one very telling line.” Ms Dannatt is practical about the prospect of her own death She had her own coffin made several years ago and has hand-painted it with watercolour flowers and etched her name and birth date into a panel on the lid Trying to get a coffin is really impossible – the undertakers have all got together so it’s a closed shop You have to have screws that are flammable but I had to get very garish gold plastic handles Most of Ms Dannatt’s working life was spent as an art advisor at J then the biggest advertising agency in the world but she always kept an eye on Islington issues too She started up a play group at Union Chapel and set up the North London branch of NAWCH the National Association for the Welfare of Children in Hospital forcing the removal of set visiting times for children in hospital Ms Dannatt’s memories of Canonbury in the early years – when it was filled with architects and writers before the bankers moved in – seem distant from the upmarket area it is today She recalled a dangerous neighbourhood where police would patrol the street in pairs after dark the air would be clouded by thick smog from coal fires and her well-heeled friends were suspicious about coming to visit Ms Dannatt ordered a weekly Selfridge’s delivery of baby vests and garden spades to clear the snow “I suppose we really were in the first wave of what they now call gentrification Canonbury seemed a very long way indeed from Selfridge’s But through all the many changes of the past 70 years “I enjoy the fact that we’ve had a life in this house for so long It has transformed from a very war-torn area into a very pleasant…” “Leafy enclave,” Adrian supplied Prints and paintings are available to buy from £200-£4,000 Tilde House by Neil Dusheiko Architects blends Victorian elegance sustainability and contemporary flair in north London’s historic Canonbury area Tilde House's London neighbourhood is a leafy district developed in the late 18th and early 19th centuries around a Tudor tower once part of an Elizabethan manor house Its streets are lined with semi-detached mid-Victorian villas many with big gardens and views of the New River park the Canonbury Yard-based architects were the perfect candidates for a brief that required both a complete architectural transformation and the safeguarding of the property’s essence and heritage the villa is listed in part because of its elegant neo-classical detailing which is why from the street you’d be forgiven for thinking that the property is no different from its period neighbours have been transformed into elegant spaces that lead to a new extension containing a bespoke kitchen Replacing a shabby 1980s blockwork addition built along the same foundation lines using recycled materials from the original features a full-height glazed screen that opens onto the garden It is framed by dark saw-tooth bricks laid in a vertical basket-weave pattern to provide a tonal and textural contrast with the original house This motif continues in the herringbone flooring and paving that flows through the kitchen and into the garden beyond Bringing a 178-year-old Grade II-listed house up to current standards was not without its challenges especially in terms of technical aspects and structural repairs the architects were allowed to remove exposed pipework throughout the house and incorporate an ensuite bathroom beneath the listed staircase escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox ‘Very much of the original house is kept intact and celebrated so what we have added is quite hidden,’ explains Neil Dusheiko ‘We were able to remove the existing rotten timber structure to the original single-storey outrigger and this allowed us to re-insulate and re-tile the existing roof.’ but the existing windows could not be upgraded leading the team to install a secondary glazing To improve the building’s thermal performance and installed draft excluders on doors and windows ‘Due to the absence of historic features in the dining space we were allowed to insulate the walls and so the linking space reducing the need for too much heating,’ says Dusheiko Acting as a bridge between the original house the dining room inspired a distinctive pleated roof design that folds and unfolds over the dining area and the kitchen new ensuite bathrooms are cleverly concealed behind crisp new joinery painted in rich dark tones that change with shifting light throughout the day and complementing retained and restored period features neildusheiko.com Léa Teuscher is a Sub-Editor at Wallpaper* A former travel writer and production editor and has been sprucing up copy and attempting to write clever headlines ever 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London A spacious pub at the top of Englefield Road it was the go-to boozer for Canonbury’s more down-to-earth residents Old-school Islingtonites – the geezers and old girls – first hung out there when it was an Irish place called Kendrick’s drawn to its big beer garden and enduring unpretentious vibe imagine my snort of patronising derision when I found out the Lord Clyde was being reimagined as a ‘bistro pub’ called The Brave A high-end food spot built on the bones of Kendrick’s The Man thinks he can come storming into a salt-of-the-earth boozer put up some new tiles and then start slinging burrata and curds Because ‘the Man’ in this case is James Cochran Nitpickers might say that the Brave doesn’t quite feel like a restaurant (it’s clearly a big pub) or a pub (there’s nowhere obvious to have a pint) But who needs their nits picked when the food is this consistent and rewarding the soul of a Sainsbury’s cheese twist Salmon tartare with cod’s roe bites are resolutely un-fishy in flavour encased within puff pastry that’s flakily redolent of pastels del nata.  is a misleading tag for an object the size of a masonry brick this ‘canape’ is a nourishing and substantial joy - about as far from a vol-au-vent as it gets Let’s be honest: it’s an entire cheeseburger (sans bun) somehow smuggled onto your plate for £7 Our crisp mutton neck with pickled mussels was excellent - earthy and deep flavours delivered with a gingery kick But it was the beef shin that left us slapping the table like excited cavemen James and his mates have somehow channeled the essence of a medieval feast into a charming and delightful cheddar-topped mound it all tastes comfortingly familiar but also eyebrow-raisingly new.  I can vouch for both the coffee creme brulee (a caffeinated post-meal blast) or the beguiling and unknowable salted caramel tart that was neither too sweet I hope those old-school Islington folk do pop in to the Brave because this isn’t pretentious or annoying at all It’s food prepared and cooked to the highest standard (not hyperbole) being sold at reasonable (for central London) prices How nice to have James knocking round the neighbourhood again The vibe A slick foodie pub halfway down Essex Road old room so the atmosphere is surprisingly chilled exactingly executed flavour bombs raining down on you from the Brave’s open kitchen And a great mixologist who’ll make you whatever cocktail you like whether or not it’s on the menu Time Out tip The poached oysters are sourced from Carlingford Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! tiktokfacebooktwitteryoutubeAbout us Contact us Wodeton set to skip Canonbury in favour of Silver Slipper Chris Waller is happy to adopt a more patient approach this autumn with Golden Slipper (Gr 1, 1200m) favourite Wodeton (Wootton Bassett), who is likely to make his next start in next month’s Silver Slipper (Gr 2, 1100m).  The Coolmore-owned colt’s sensational debut win at Rosehill earlier this month earned him top billing for the track’s two-year-old feature on March 22, and Saturday’s Canonbury Stakes (Gr 3, 1100m) was being considered for his next start. However, Waller confirmed the son of Wootton Bassett (Iffraaj) would instead return to the Sydney track for the Silver Slipper on February 22 after being given a short freshen-up. “The Canonbury was an option, but I think he gets a three-kilo penalty for winning the other day,” Waller said. “He will probably go to the Silver Slipper. It breaks his preparation up a little bit.” Waller is also eyeing the Todman Stakes (Gr 2, 1200m) at Randwick two weeks on from that event, giving the juvenile a fortnight into the $5 million Golden Slipper.  The champion trainer did however caution that plans are provisional, as he is keen to keep Wodeton and Saturday’s Randwick runner-up United States (Snitzel), also owned by Coolmore, on separate paths. “[Wodeton] will probably go to the Silver Slipper and Todman,” Waller said. “But if a horse like United Stakes needs to run in the Silver Slipper, we can change.” While Wodeton won’t be seen in the Canonbury Stakes, Zoustar (Northern Meteor) pair Tropic and Fermoy are both on track to fly the stable flag in the race after pleasing in their respective trials at Rosehill last Thursday. Fermoy will be having his second start after making ground to finish third on debut in November, while Tropic, a brother to last week’s WJ Adams Stakes (Listed, 1000m) winner Philosopher, will be making his first appearance.  We use cookies to improve your online experience. By continuing to use our website we assume you are happy to allow use of these cookies. Cookies that are primarily for advertising purposes These are used to track user interaction and detect potential problems. These help us improve our services by providing analytical data on how users use this site. Canonbury is a stone's throw away from Shoreditch with the northern areas of the city considered some of the most star-studded one of several A-listers who owns a house in North London invested in the quaint neighbourhood of Canonbury The Harry Potter star reportedly used the pad as her base while studying at Oxford University Although the property is still believed to be in Emma's name it is unknown exactly where she has chosen to settle Emma Watson is one of several celebrities who own a home in Islington Keira Knightly is also believed to have purchased a property in Canonbury in 2014 The Pirates of the Caribbean star began dating indie rocker James Righton in 2011 and the pair tied the knot two years later in France who live at their family home in Islington According to property experts at Rightmove: “Properties in Canonbury had an overall average price of £963,720 “The majority of sales in Canonbury during the last year were flats “Terraced properties sold for an average of £1,691,357 with semi-detached properties fetching £2,804,233.” prices in the area last year were 10 per cent up on the previous and two per cent down on the 2021 peak of £979,440 Real estate website Neilson and Bauer states that the area is home to some of the best properties in Islington and offers easy access to Regent’s Canal “Canonbury is a lovely residential part of Islington located between Essex Road Upper Street and Cross Street and on both sides of St Paul’s Road,” they note It is predominantly renowned for its large Georgian properties many of which have been converted into contemporary flats “The most prestigious homes tend to be the fine period properties in and around Canonbury Square Canonbury Grove and Alywne Villas,” according to the experts They continued: “The neighbourhood is extremely popular with families but is also attractive to younger people due to its proximity to the cafes restaurants and entertainment on offer in and around Upper Street.” The area's popularity is partly owed to its proximity to the bustling areas of Shoreditch and King’s Cross which became known as London’s Little Italy after 2,000 Italians settled in the area in the late 1800s People-friendly streets neighbourhoods in Canonbury East and Clerkenwell Green have helped to create greener mid-trial monitoring reports have revealed which look at data from the first six months of each trial scheme show that local people have enjoyed significantly reduced traffic and less speeding in both areas with traffic dropping by 78% on local roads within the neighbourhood and by 10% on boundary roads surrounding it traffic on local roads in Clerkenwell Green fell by 34%.    Islington Council is introducing people-friendly streets neighbourhoods as 18-month trials to help create a healthier borough and a greener borough by improving air quality they support the council’s ambition to create a net-zero carbon borough by 2030.     To help measure the success of the trials, and to help local people decide whether they should remain permanently, the council is publishing monitoring data approximately six and 12 months into each scheme, the first being the six-month report on the St Peter’s scheme The reports take into account the reduction in traffic that has resulted from the Covid-19 lockdowns.       Islington Council’s Executive Member for Environment and Transport said: “We are implementing people-friendly streets to help create a healthier show that the trials are helping to reduce traffic creating streets where it is easier and safer for everyone to travel “The feedback that local people have been giving us has been invaluable and we encourage residents to continue to fill in our surveys to inform any future changes to the schemes.”       The report from the Canonbury East people-friendly streets neighbourhood The report also revealed a negligible (see notes to editors) 7% rise in traffic on New North Road This implies that traffic on this road has stabilised since it was measured for the St Peter’s report which revealed a 32% rise between June and November 2020.     the monitoring report from the Clerkenwell Green neighbourhood air quality data showed that nitrogen dioxide levels have fallen in line with borough-wide trends. London Ambulance Service has not reported any delays to response times as a result of the trials while rates of crime and anti-social behaviour have also not been significantly impacted by the changes.    Notes to editors      People-friendly streets create a better borough and address the sharp rises in traffic that have been seen in recent years – with 24.3 million more miles being driven in Islington in 2019 than in 2013 The Covid-19 pandemic has made these measures more pressing with research indicating that urgent action was needed to prevent further rises in traffic.      Islington Council has introduced seven people-friendly streets neighbourhood trials with full public consultations taking place 12 months into each scheme so that local people can have their say on whether they should remain permanently.       The council has also developed individual surveys for each neighbourhood, which cajn be found on the council’s people-friendly streets webpage by clicking the link to the relevant scheme.       data from July 2020 is compared with data from February 2021 whilst in Clerkenwell Green data from August 2020 has been compared with data from February 2021 certain figures within the reports – such as figures for traffic volume – have been adjusted to account for the impact of Covid-19 using data from across London which estimates how the pandemic has affected transport Traffic figures have essentially been increased to account for the decrease in traffic during the pandemic. More details on this can be found within the reports.        Please note: traffic flows fluctuate on a daily basis (generally up to 10%) changes of traffic volumes within -10% to 10% are considered insignificant (i.e no or negligible change).    Cookie Settings Powered by Onclusive PR Manager™ Musician who moved to the borough just weeks ago appeals for the return of his instrument Friday, 28th February — By Melina Block Violinist David López Ibáñez with the missing instrument A LONDON Philharmonia violinist is appealing for information after his 300-year-old violin was stolen from a Canonbury pub was at the Marquess Tavern for the first time since moving to Islington just two weeks ago Mr López Ibáñez had had the violin for eight years and told the Tribune he has been in shock and is struggling to sleep He said: “I know that this instrument may not return and maybe there is a chance that I will fall in love with another instrument in the future “But obviously that doesn’t take away from the fact that currently I am still shocked about it being taken away; I was not ready for this ever happening a professional musician who has toured globally and never encountered trouble before He said it is normal for musicians to carry their instruments around having to use them every day for rehearsals and shows Mr López Ibáñez was forced to cancel a concert the day after the violin was taken but was able to use a different instrument to perform with the London Philharmonia last Thursday “But at the same time I was feeling so blessed that I could play music on a different violin Mr López Ibáñez has not played the violin since that concert He added: “I know I will be able to play again eventually but Mr López Ibáñez hopes talking to the Tribune will increase local awareness perhaps leading to someone finding his violin If anyone has any information about the violin’s whereabouts Islington is no slouch when it comes to dining out. From Highbury and the fringes of Holloway Road to Angel via Canonbury, the gastronomical delights on offer in this north London neighbourhood almost put the best restuarants of Soho to shame Whether it's heavy metal-styled live-fire houses you're after sexy small plates or mouth-numbing platters of Chinese mapo tofu you’ll find plenty to satisfy you in Islington Ready for your restaurant crawl of Upper Street and beyond Going further afield? These are the 50 Best Restaurants in London.  Leonie Cooper is Time Out London’s Food and Drink Editor. For more about how we curate, see our editorial guidelines TrulloHighbury’s star Italian has made the restaurant biz look like child’s play since day one by combining irresistible food with spot-on service and affordable prices Trullo is home to some of London’s best pasta (the pappardelle with slow-cooked beef-shin ragù is a silky delight) and there’s some brilliant stuff from the charcoal grill plus a selection of wicked fruit tarts to finish A comprehensive all-Italian wine list helps to emphasise the restaurant’s true calibre RecommendedLily HaddadiThe Compton Arms is one of London’s most reliable foodie pubs with an excellent menu haunted spectre of St John. Think salsify and scotch broth or bawdy devilled duck hearts on St George’s toast which seem straight from the Fergus Henderson playbook But rather than ostentatious ‘I-dare-you-to-eat-that’ whole beast butchery Rake’s approach to meat is more earthy and pagan browned oysters rarebit and ray wing tenders; sweet RecommendedFarangFarang serves some of the most tastebud-smashing Thai food that north London has seen in years Possibly ever. They’re an ingenious lot then slow-cook it for six hours in the old pizza oven Under the inky skin and camo print of FKABAM’s tattooed ruler Lee Tiernan throbs the brain and heart of an elite chef. Tiernan and his team want every ingredient to count and every mouthful to mean something And almost every time they succeed. The restaurant’s devoted fanbase know the drill: one tasting menu On our last visit we got unimprovable ox heart with tomato on flatbread and lamb with coconut laksa.  RecommendedPhotograph: Tofu VeganWhen it comes to Tofu Vegan The menu is entirely plant-based: it’s mock meat But the fact it’s all vegan (and by extension theoretically less damaging to the environment) isn’t the best part The best part is that it’s genuinely delicious Chinese cuisine and savoury – the kind of food that will shock your tastebuds and test your tongue with unusual textures RecommendedPhotograph: Silvija DrazdziulyteThe Nook built on the white-tiled bones of Highbury’s much-missed Linden Stores bar and run by a winsome husband-and-wife team Eating here is like hanging out at a really talented mate’s house The food is Mediterranean and Turkish-inspired but touched by the grace of god. Enjoy the likes of locally famous crispy courgette dolma bites with wild garlic and lemon yoghurt and pickled naga chilli houmous And it would be remiss to not mention the burrata crowned with a lattice of almond-studded samphire Everything zings and everything snaps.  Sambal Shiok is a Malaysian laksa bar that will have you legging it back for more Addictive heat is the name of chef Mandy Yin's game and her signature bowls of broth – complete with rice noodles and bouncy tofu puffs – are nothing less than divine and don't forget a serving of Malaysian fried chicken.  Westerns Laundry is another sexy small-plates restaurant. Tunes are groovy. The open kitchen spans the rear. The tables at its centre are communal. You can, of course, sit at the counter. The mod-ish European-ish food is superb, from an unctuous slice of glazed lamb belly with a faint echo of heat, to a humble, peasanty dish of butter beans cooked in a mellow, herb-flecked tomato sauce. Photograph: Joe MackertichShoulder to shoulder with Angel’s legendary Lexington pub this dinky but delightful Chinese restaurant has become a favourite for in-the-know locals. Tried-and-tested UK-Chinese classics like sweet and sour dishes and cumin lamb are cooked and seasoned extremely well meaning most of Lucky Skewers’ menu tastes unmistakably fresh and zippy Casual food prepared by people that care about what they’re serving The air-fried green beans with minced pork is the right combination of crispy and meaty The gong bao chicken is on the old-school side (think sweet and fried) but - like everything else - cleverly seasoned and cooked really well Overlooking Islington Green, Afghan Kitchen is a long-serving local favourite that’s never needed to change its style. The two-floor premises are bright, tidy and compact, with lots of shared tables and a menu of equally straightforward home cooking – think proper breads, hearty, warming stews and filling rice dishes, with plenty for veggies as well as carnivores. It’s also pretty damn cheap for the area.  Anton RodriguezSaltine owners' have presumably been to New York a lot, and they're studied the art to create one of London’s restaurant-iest restaurants. There's an artful, alabaster-y dining room, exposed brickwork, imperturbable atmosphere and seasonal, changeable menu. Think; deviled leeks, cheese tarts crowned with a carpet of caramelised onions and stuffed pork, served with an escarole and black olive splodge.  Old enough and wise enough to deserve the title ‘Islington classic’, dapper family-run Frederick’s (born in 1969) just keeps on keeping on – driven along by loyal customers who greatly appreciate its lofty conservatory, striking contemporary artworks, pretty hidden garden and gently fashionable modern European food. Menus change with the seasons at this ritzy local treat.  © Ming Tang-EvansIgnore the functional decor and go for the full-on regional burn at Yipin where the vast menu highlights the earthy flavours of Hunan province alongside more familiar Cantonese dishes and lip-numbing peasant-style specialities from Sichuan whether you’re tackling a wonderfully sour plate of pickled runner beans with minced pork or a delectably fatty portion of twice-cooked pork belly Just remember that this is an upscale Chinese in upscale Islington RecommendedAlthough it’s rooted in the traditions of Puglia’s ‘cucina povera’ this low-key family-run Islington Italian is also in tune with London’s trends when it comes to provenance and plant-based dishes Check out the pappardelle topped with chunky wild boar ragù in negroamaro wine or the dark nutty ‘grano arso’ pasta (made from ‘burnt grains’ and served with yellow tomatoes Tip: the best seats in the house are out on the pavement in summer Bad Manners (formerly Quarter Kitchen) have been a big deal in Hackney since launch with their take on Mexican food forging quite the fan base And now they've just launched a spin-off in Islington (as first spotted by London on the Inside).  it's parked just outside Canonbury overground station and at the moment is busy serving coffee from Plot Roasting and pastries from St John Bakery.  Although locals might have initially been excited at the prospect of great Mexican food on their doorstep it seems the space on offer is a little too tight for that the really big news is their plans for sandwiches Chef Rodrigo Cervantes (ex-Super 8 Restaurants so he's worked as a chef at the likes of Koya Smoking Goat and Kiln) says they should be on offer in the next few weeks That's all we know for the moment - but as soon as we get details on those sandwiches (and a launch date for them) this should be your go-to place for coffee and pastries.  Outside Canonbury station, Wallace Rd Find out more: Follow them on Instagram @goodmanners.ldn View on Google maps Secretariat of the All Party Parliamentary Group on leasehold reform July 5, 2021 //  by  The Leasehold Knowledge Partnership has been threatened with defamation proceedings by Canonbury Management for two articles published in 2012 and 2016 Both concerned right to manage applications a service provided by Canonbury Management that were contested in the property tribunal LKP was in dialogue with Canonbury Management (Investment Technology Limited) and received responses this was a written statement provided by Canonbury Management’s own solicitors In the 2016 article there is written reference with both LKP and the leaseholders of dialogue with Canonbury executive David Breare The matter has now been the subject of discussion between Sir Peter Bottomley and Roger McElroy the chief executive of Canonbury Management Sir Peter has asked Canonbury Management for details of examples of defamation threats to residential leaseholders who may have made representations about their situation “Those who appear to be leaning too hard on ordinary people should be prepared to be named in public The strong should help those weaker than they are.” Having first claimed that the “material is inaccurate defamatory and gives rise to an actionable claim in defamation” and that these articles of several years ago were so damaging that they had to be removed within 48 hours or it would begin proceedings Canonbury Management subsequently stated that “with some amendments we would be pleased for the article to remain in place” Canonbury Management also claims that “our company’s name is a registered trade mark and may not be legally reproduced without our express consent” LKP has asked Canonbury Management for a full statement for publication addressing its concerns and this has not yet been received The first article concerned Marathon House central London and is dated 20 November 2012 and is here: The second article concerned Terrys Mews in York and is dated 28 October 2016: Canonbury Management is invited to make its views on these articles clear Letters from Canonbury Management are here: Fill in the link here July 8, 2021 at 11:13 am Is he not aware that claims for defamation have to be issued at court within one year of the date of publication We depend on individuals for the majority of our funding Become an LKP Managing Agent The following advertisements are from firms that seek business from leaseholders.Click on the logos for company profiles Arsenal will be represented by Yerbury and Canonbury primary schools in the respective Under-11 girls’ and Under-11 mixed events at this year’s Premier League Primary Stars Football Tournament being held at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium on Wednesday 12 June The tournament is one of the competition elements of the Premier League Primary Stars education programme Primary school children representing all 20 Premier League clubs from Season 2023/24 will take part in a group-stage competition before knockout matches commence to determine the winners Liverpool and Chelsea are the current title holders having won the Under-11 mixed and Under-11 girls’ tournaments respectively in 2023 said: “The Premier League Primary Stars Football Tournament is a great opportunity for young people to have their own Premier League matchday experience proudly representing their clubs by playing in their team kit “We hope that everyone taking part in both the Mixed National and National Girls’ Finals at Brentford’s Gtech Community Stadium has a brilliant time participating in what I am sure will be an exciting and competitive day of football.” Thousands of children from schools across England and Wales competed for the chance to represent their clubs in this year’s tournament Participating teams have already won local club heats earning themselves the chance to play on the pitch at the Gtech Community Stadium in the playing kit of their Premier League side The tournament will give those taking part the opportunity to experience the life of a Premier League footballer for the day and compete under the watchful eye of Premier League and Women’s Super League match officials Football Development Manager at Arsenal in the Community said “Well done to both schools for winning our local stage competitions We are really looking forward to seeing both Yerbury and Canonbury representing Arsenal at the national finals and hope that they enjoy what will be an exciting and memorable experience.” Premier League Primary Stars enables teachers to use resources across English to support children to develop skills and values that are crucial to success in later life 104 professional football clubs from across the leagues run in-classroom Premier League Primary Stars sessions in local partner schools The free programme also provides teachers and parents with downloadable resources across a range of curriculum subjects at Key Stage 1 (age 5-7) and Key Stage 2 (age 7-11) and in collaboration with experts such as the National Literacy Trust More than 68,000 teachers have signed up to access free online national curriculum-linked resources to date Copyright 2025 The Arsenal Football Club Limited Permission to use quotations from this article is granted subject to appropriate credit being given to www.arsenal.com as the source MEN WOMEN ACADEMY CLUB Everything you need to know about our 24/25 European campaign MEN WOMEN ACADEMY ALL MEN WOMEN UNDER-21 UNDER-18 Explore our Help Centre for answers to common questions For all other enquiries please use our New Enquiry form Website feedback? Fill in our form Report abuse and discrimination here Check out our exclusive Wallpapers for desktop and mobile today MEN WOMEN ACADEMY The Canonbury West low-traffic neighbourhood has been made permanent healthier streets for local people.    Islington Council introduced the neighbourhood in November 2020 as an 18-month trial welcoming streets where it’s easier to walk scoot and use buggies and wheelchairs.    creating a more enjoyable area for local people by reducing traffic and speeding within the neighbourhood while bringing about a significant rise in rates of cycling Local people also told the council how the neighbourhood has made it easier to walk and cycle to key amenities the council announced that the Canonbury West trial would be extended with an exemption for Blue Badge holders being introduced on a trial basis the council has now made both the neighbourhood and the exemption permanent.    The council is determined to create more environmentally-friendly and that’s why it is continuing to make improvements to Canonbury West Improvements will be made to footpaths in the area to ensure that they are more accessible for walking More greening will also be brought to the neighbourhood to boost biodiversity and to create a more pleasant area for local communities to come together.  Canonbury West is the fourth low-traffic neighbourhood to be made permanent and Clerkenwell Green all remaining permanently too The council will announce its final decisions on the Amwell and Highbury neighbourhoods in the near future while a formal consultation on the St Mary’s Church neighbourhood – which was introduced later than the other schemes – will also be announced soon.   Last month, the council also announced plans to introduce a network of Liveable Neighbourhoods and create more welcoming streets for all.    Islington Council’s Executive Member for Environment said: “When we started introducing low-traffic neighbourhoods back in 2020 we were determined to help make Islington’s neighbourhoods more welcoming places and use buggies and wheelchairs.   “Having monitored the positive impact of the schemes and listened carefully to public feedback we’re delighted to now be making our fourth neighbourhood permanent The Canonbury West neighbourhood has delivered clear sustained positive results for local people and we’re looking forward to seeing these benefits continue.    “We’re working to make Islington’s streets cleaner and we're looking forward to introducing more green spaces and improving pavements in Canonbury West.”  To complement the existing Blue Badge exemption, the council has recently announced a new “Individual Exemption” in low-traffic neighbourhoods and future Liveable Neighbourhoods. Further information on the exemption, and on how local people can apply and provide feedback, is available on the council’s website.    From Canonbury’s handsome Georgian squares to its alternative foodie scene Set up by the duo behind Shoreditch’s Jago, this small wine bar, which encourages guests to explore new wines has expanded its offering to hit the seasonal-small-plates zeitgeist Head to its quiet spot just behind Canonbury station choose a glass from the compact but well-curated wine list and some snacks from the menu of rustic European classics and settle in The puddings also have our seal of approval Address: Vins Restaurant & Wine Bar, 93 Grosvenor Avenue, London N5 2NLTelephone: +44 20 7226 8526Website: vinsrestaurant.co.uk Far north of St James’s stuffy vinicultural warren, but close enough to Stoke Newington’s organic wine-bar culture for it to rub off Upper Street’s wine specialist The Sampler is home to enomatic machines that protect fine wines from oxidation allowing budding oenophiles the chance to taste mature vintages and rare grower Champagnes before deciding whether to buy Address: The Sampler, 266 Upper Street, London N1 2UQTelephone: +44 20 7226 9500Website: thesampler.co.uk Address: The Canonbury Tavern, 21 Canonbury Place, London N1 2NSTelephone: +44 20 7704 2887Website: thecanonbury.co.uk keeping an old pub’s character and moving it into the now without tipping it into ubiquitous hipsterville And though fine ales and craft beers pull in a decidedly cool crowd the Snooty Fox’s coarse-but-quaint interiors work a light Sixties riff and the pub food a gentle modern spin (rotisserie chicken meets traditional Sunday roasts) Watch locals try to outdo each other at 9pm each Tuesday at the surprisingly challenging pub quiz Address: The Snooty Fox, 75 Grosvenor Avenue, London N5 2NNTelephone: +44 20 7354 9532Website: snooty-fox.co.uk Hunker down in this North London stalwart dressed in heritage-hued panelling and with proper ales with Victorian glass windows and low-hanging lamps locals nurse guest ales al fresco at tables along the street Address: Myddleton Arms, 52 Canonbury Road, Islington, London N1 2HSTelephone: +44 20 7226 4595Website: myddletonarms.com who whip up an impressive burger and seasonal sharing plates keep any contentious football affinities to yourself Address: The Compton Arms, 4 Compton Avenue, London N1 2XDTelephone: +44 20 7354 8473Website: comptonarms.co.uk with dainty beef tacos the biggest crowd-pleaser market fish dishes or hearty beef brisket bourguignon and a token charred beetroot for the veggies Wine is reasonably priced – opt for the velvety Malbec – and an impressive craft ale selection comes with the N1 territory Address: Smokehouse, 63-69 Canonbury Road, London N1 2DGTelephone: +44 20 7354 1144Website: smokehouseislington.co.uk A stylish North London rendition of a simple Italian trattoria Trullo is a very popular local hotspot that needs to be booked well in advance given the fresh and succinct seasonal menu The charcoal grill and oven options are a tasty Mediterranean substitute for the classic Sunday roast from mozzarella and fried aubergine in slow-cooked tomato sauce to Yorkshire partridge with soft polenta or John Dory with coco blanc and salsa rossa focaccia or venison carpaccio in glugs of their delicious olive oil Address: Trullo, 300-302 St Paul's Road, London N1 2LHTelephone: +44 20 7226 2733Website: trullorestaurant.com Address: Prawn on the Lawn, 292–294 St Paul's Road, London N1 2LHTelephone: +44 20 3303 8668Website: prawnonthelawn.com Tucked away on Canonbury Lane just off Upper Street, this quietly confident neighbourhood Italian toes the minimalist line where interiors are concerned with its exposed brick walls naked wooden tables and distinct lack of la dolce vita overkill whitebait and prawns to grilled swordfish or homemade ravioli of ricotta there’s a refreshing absence of menu surprises or gimmicky twists Save room for the homemade tiramisu and limoncello finale Address: Canonbury Kitchen, 19 Canonbury Lane, London N1 2ASTelephone: +44 20 7226 9791Website: canonburykitchen.com Find fresh Japanese fare at this cosy pub-like spot on Essex Road along with shochu and chu-hi (Japanese cocktails made with shochu a traditional Japanese drinking spot where the food takes its lead from the drinks menu resulting in authentic and adventurous small plates Prices are surprisingly reasonable (yellowtail carpaccio falls just shy of £10) and they don’t skimp on the portions Address: Akari, 196 Essex Road, London N1 8LZTelephone: +44 20 7226 9943Website: akarilondon.co.uk Fabulous co-founder Marco lures guests towards his homemade chocolate brownies which he deems ‘superior’ to partner Darren’s lemon drizzle Address: Sawyer & Gray, 290a St Paul's Road, London N1 2LHTelephone: +44 20 3417 5950Website: sawyerandgray.co.uk Head to this red-fronted café on Canonbury Place for good homemade pastries and hearty brunches amid whiffs of Scandi design From waffles with crispy bacon and maple syrup to goats cheese the specials board and overall operation is a slightly smarter spin on the local café and this is the perfect spot to settle into the Sunday papers Address: The Place, 11 Canonbury Place, London N1 2NQTelephone: +44 20 7359 8571Facebook: @theplacecanonbury Neighbourhood haunt St Paul is an independent coffee shop and wine bar in one small plates and a seasonal brunch menu that gives fancier spots a run for their money and once evening hits locals hunker down with a good book and a glass of red wine list and fresh plates speak for themselves Address: St Paul Islington, 274b St Paul's Road, London N1 2LJTelephone: +44 20 7683 9993Website: stpaulislington.com Address: Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art, 39a Canonbury Square, London N1 2ANTelephone: +44 20 7704 9522Website: estorickcollection.com Flanking a stretch of the New River between St Pauls Road and Canonbury Road you’ll find the New River Walk a landscaped park flush with flora and fauna in spring and frosty beauty in winter Offering some respite from the foodie frenzy of nearby Upper Street it’s the ideal place for a post-Sunday roast stroll Keep scrolling for more pictures of Canonbury Best restaurants in London right now Things to do in Dalston Things to do in London this weekend The evergreen Snitzel’s (Redoute’s Choice) golden season continued when two-year-old colt Blitzburg lived up to his name with a sizzling all-the-way win in the Canonbury Stakes (Gr 3 There’s only one stallion in the Australian general sires’ top 30 more senior than Snitzel that being the year-older – and retired – Fastnet Rock (Danehill) Arrowfield’s four-time champion sire continues to thrive Blitzburg’s victory gave Snitzel his tenth Australian stakes winner of the season He leads all the nation’s sires by that score two clear of second-placed Zoustar (Northern Meteor) on eight Sitting fifth among general sires by earnings before Saturday Snitzel also ranks second by winners among two-year-old sires with five to Spirit Of Boom’s (Sequalo) eight Snitzel sits first by winners with five – three more than his nearest rival – among two-year-old sires in New Zealand where his juvenile son Return To Conquer won a second stakes race from as many starts on Saturday in Ellerslie’s Colin Jillings 2YO Classic (Gr 3 But while Blitzburg scored an emphatic win under Tyler Schiller in Saturday’s early autumn juvenile highlight he appears unlikely to have the chance to become Snitzel’s third Golden Slipper (Gr 1 Instead Gerald Ryan, who co-trains with Sterling Alexiou, is leaning towards Canberra’s Black Opal Stakes (Gr 3, 1200m) on March 9 as the key target for Blitzburg, whose full-brother will be offered by Arrowfield as Lot 161 at April’s Inglis Easter sale “He’s not a [Golden] Slipper horse I think he is a rung below,” said Ryan We will just pick our races with him and if he is flying at Slipper time we might go there.” A $500,000 Magic Millions Gold Coast buy for TFI and his trainers last year Blitzburg was wound in only slightly to $34 in the Slipper betting after his win which gave him two from four following a Newcastle debut success The Arrowfield-bred colt was smartly away from gate two of seven was largely allowed to do as he pleased in front had no real challengers at the top of the straight and put the race to bed in kicking for a three-length lead at the 250 metres he had 1.2 lengths to spare on the line from the Annabel Neasham and Rob Archibald-trained Hillier (Zoustar) a $21 chance who also has TFI Colts and Kia Ora heading his ownership Schiller said Blitzburg – who failed to gain a run as an emergency in last month’s Magic Millions 2YO Classic (RL 1200m) on the Gold Coast – had relished being left alone in front on Saturday he got to dictate,” the winning rider said He doesn’t really like horses getting past him and I thought he was very aggressive When he got challenged he attacked the line awesome.” Ryan revealed he had subsequently treated Blitzburg for a minor cough after the 2YO Classic was postponed meaning the colt couldn’t then contest the rearranged running of the race but that he did nothing but thrive once back in Sydney “We couldn’t run on Friday night [seven-day rule] as I had treated him on the [previous] Saturday morning,” Ryan said “The stewards let me scratch him and he has not missed a beat since he’s been back at home I’ve been telling everyone for days he would run ‘huge’.” Saturday’s race effected some sorting of Slipper possibilities with Godolphin’s $2.50 favourite Burma Star (Exceed And Excel) a disappointing fourth and Chris Waller’s China Horse Club-Newgate colt Tropic (Zoustar) last on debut at $3.60 though possibly headed for a veterinary inspection Blitzburg (2 c Snitzel – Sierra by Orfevre) is the second foal and first to race out of the placed Japanese mare Sierra (Orfeve) herself a half-sister to Group 3 scorer Albert Dock (Deep Impact) and the stakes winner Mina De Oro (Rey De Oro) Second dam Golden Doc A (Unusual Heat) won Santa Anita’s Las Virgenes Stakes (Gr 1 8f) and was second in the Santa Anita Oaks (Gr 1 Golden Doc A is a full–sister to another top-tier winner in the widely travelled Unusual Suspect who took seven stakes wins ranging from the Hollywood Turf Cup (Gr 1 12f) to – after being imported to Australia to be trained by Michael Kent – the Werribee Cup (Listed Having also run in two Melbourne Cups (Gr 1 Unusual Suspect stood four seasons at stud in Australia Sierra now has a weanling colt by Arrowfield’s The Autumn Sun (Redoute’s Choice) and was served by his barnmate Maurice (Screen Hero) in October We use cookies to improve your online experience By continuing to use our website we assume you are happy to allow use of these cookies These are used to track user interaction and detect potential problems These help us improve our services by providing analytical data on how users use this site Canonbury East will be home to Islington’s second people-friendly streets neighbourhood Islington Council is listening to local people calmer streets during the Covid-19 lockdown The council is working hard to ensure that streets across the borough remain friendly for everyone The introduction of people-friendly streets in Islington will create more space to make it easier to walk safely Work on the people-friendly streets neighbourhood in Canonbury East will start on Monday and will involve the implementation of traffic filters on 10 streets These will have the combined effect of removing traffic that currently cuts through the area as well as reducing the overall amount of traffic Canonbury East will be Islington’s second people-friendly streets neighbourhood - after work on the St Peter’s neighbourhood started on Friday 3 July - with more to follow in the coming months Executive Member for Environment and Transport said: “By creating a network of people-friendly streets across Islington ensuring that our streets are more pleasant for all “The people-friendly streets neighbourhood in Canonbury East will create a safer cleaner and friendlier environment for local residents while giving appropriate space for social distancing as people make essential trips “We are working tirelessly to redesign Islington’s streets in order to create a greener borough and to respond effectively to Covid-19 We look forward to announcing details of our next people-friendly streets neighbourhoods in the near-future.” The work in Canonbury East will be implemented under an 18-month Experimental Traffic Order a public consultation will take place to give residents the chance to indicate whether they would like the changes to be made permanent The traffic filters in Canonbury East will have the effect of removing cut-through traffic camera enforced filters will allow buses and emergency services vehicles through Residents will not be exempt from the filters but will still be able to access their property by car or any section of street as will visitors and deliveries from outside the area Further people-friendly streets neighbourhoods are set to be introduced in the Canonbury West and St Mary’s areas by the autumn.  In May, the council launched a Commonplace webpage to ask local people to give ideas and suggestions on what can be done to improve their streets and this has received more than 3,400 comments The council is listening to local people and is working to create more people-friendly streets using quick inexpensive measures such as bollards and banned turns.  More measures at key locations like shopping areas and transport hubs and even more school streets are set to be introduced across the borough in the coming months People-friendly streets are part of the council’s vision for a safer and will help achieve our ambitious plans for a net zero carbon Islington by 2030 Changes in Canonbury East will involve the implementation of traffic filters on Dove Road The Commonplace website will remain open and you can continue to comment or add your observations about the measures at https://islingtonpeoplefriendlystreets.commonplace.is/ or you can email us at peoplefriendlystreets@islington.gov.uk Saturday’s Canonbury Stakes at Rosehill has been used in recent years as the starting point for two of Chris Waller’s superstars (neither of them winning by the way) and the race is often one of the autumn’s strongest leads so let’s have a closer look Both Home Affairs and Shinzo made their debut in the Canonbury and Waller will be sending another debutant in this year with Zoustar colt Tropic as one of seven runners but in fact the second largest in the last 10 years Remarkable given the history of quality to come out of it Being traditionally seven weeks before the Golden Slipper it’s a race that offers the luxury of two more runs leading into a Golden Slipper something which has been a feature of the those heading in to the Slipper Given the hype around Waller’s Wodeton one would probably suspect Tropic is not Waller’s “pea” for this year however he’s shown obvious talent in trials he was a $440,000 buy for China Horse Club / Newgate / Go Bloodstock and Trilogy from Widden at Inglis Easter and has had two trials into his debut albeit one in the spring and one this campaign Waller has another amongst the favourites with million-dollar colt Fermoy entered having his second start after a strong debut third behind The Playwright and Icarian Dream at Rosehill on November 30 Fermoy cost Coolmore’s Tom Magnier $1.9million at Inglis Easter when offered by Segenhoe Stud Favourite for the race is Godolphin’s Burma Star coming off an impressive head second to Icarian Dream at Warwick Farm in October Also well fancied is the Ryan/Alexiou Snitzel colt Blitzburg a Newcastle winner on debut and last start third at eagle Farm There hasn’t been a Canonbury winner longer than $6.50 in 10 years so it looks likely one of those four will win but the win may not indicate the best horse going forward with some seriously high class youngsters having taken part over the years without winning 2024 - Traffic Warden finished 3rd in the Canonbury having his third start and first of his second prep 2nd in the G1 Inglis Sires and 4th G1 Golden Slipper 2023 – Shinzo finished 3rd in the Canonbury on debut before winning the G3 Pago Pago Stakes and G1 Golden Slipper 2022 - Best Of Bordeaux won the Canonbury on debut before winning the G2 Silver Slipper and finishing 2nd in the Golden Slipper 2021 – Home Affairs finished 2nd in the Canonbury on debut before winning the G2 Silver Slipper next start and became a dual Group One winning sprinter at three 2020 – Prague won the Canonbury at his second start Won the G2 Pago Pago Stakes and 2nd in the G1 AJC Sires Produce subsequently 2017 – Pariah won the Canonbury on debut Finished 2nd in the G1 Blue Diamond two starts later Won the Canonbury at second start and first of his new prep 2013 – Criterion finished 3rd in the Canonbury at his second start and first of a new prep Subsequently won the G3 Black Opal and G2 Todman Stks at the start of a remarkable career with wins in the Rosehill Guineas Caulfield Stakes and also 3rd in the Melbourne Cup doesn't quite have as rich a history as the Canonbury but worth noting Lady Of Camelot won it last year on her way Golden Slipper victory Your guide to London's culture and transport news and events taking place across the city Published on 16th February 2023 by ianVisits in Architecture, History A tall tower that’s not only one of London’s oldest buildings still in private ownership but also boasts some wonderful views across north London – this is the Canonbury Tower it’s open for the public to go inside and climb the stairs to the roof to take in those views Canonbury Tower is roughly 500 years old and sat inside a priory associated with St Barts in the City of London. No one knows exactly when it was built, and no one knows why either. The theory that it was for astronomical observations seems likely, and that it was a refuge from a great flood that was expected to destroy London seems less likely Following the dissolution of the monasteries the tower passed through a number of owners until the 1570s when England’s richest commoner and the building has remained in the same family ever since The Spencer family is better known these days though as the Marquess of Northampton The tower has been leased out to many occupants over the centuries and for some years up to 2003 the ground floor was the reception foyer for a theatre next door The inside has however been largely closed since then but the Clerkenwell and Islington Guides ran tours for a few years prior to the pandemic The tours give a chance to see inside the building and then to go up to the roof for the views there’s not a huge amount to look at The two impressive rooms are richly decorated with wood panelling and carving and are a good 400 years old the air of a historic building that’s been used as offices or a school so a very municipal appearance with old wooden doors and beams sitting uncomfortably with the modern plug sockets and light fittings The tour guides give a potted history of the very many people and organisations who have used the tower over the centuries including the tale of when John Spencer lent money to a man who later courted his daughter Unhappy that a debtor should be seeking to marry into the family only to be reconciled after the birth of his grandson Spencer was right about his debt-laden son in law though the son-in-law promptly lost most of it at the gambling tables Fortunately for the current Spencer family he was stopped before he squandered the whole lot and even the fraction that was saved was enough to set the family up for centuries as it was built hollow with just a staircase around the inside — maybe then a clock tower that was never completed But later the inner space was filled in with small rooms on each floor At the very top though is the only actual room in the tower with a mysterious inscription in a mix of Latin and Anglo-Norman but the word after Queen Elizabeth I has been scratched out Some of the Francis Bacon conspiracy theorists who think he fathered a son by Queen Elizabeth I suggest the scratched out name is the lost King The Francis Bacon society actually rented the tower for a while seeking to find “secret documents” hidden in the floorboards The crowning joy of the tour though is to get up onto the roof It used to be framed with a thin metal fence but that was removed and a more comfortingly solid brick wall was added to the roof space Over there is the huge mass of the City’s skyscrapers the Emirates stadium is just about poking out from behind some trees Is that the Alexandra Palace in the far distance Peer over the edge to see the people down at the streets far below still see St Paul’s Cathedral today though the tour is a good chance to see inside the tower which is not generally open to the public anymore and learn the history (and myths) of the many people who lived there — but to be honest it’s really the views from the roof that people seemed to come for The tours of Canonbury Tower take place at 11am on the second Friday of each month and at 2pm on the fourth Wednesday – and need to be booked in advance from here go for the Wednesday afternoon because the sun won’t be as low on the horizon which may make for better photos when looking to the south of the tower the building isn’t used that much now so the heating isn’t switched on and it’s very cold inside so do wear something warm The tower is about a 10 minute walk from Highbury and Islington station Northern City line and the London Overground This website has been running now for over a decade, and while advertising revenue contributes to funding the website, it doesn't cover the costs. That is why I have set up a facility with DonorBox where you can contribute to the costs of the website and time invested in writing and research for the news articles It's very similar to the way The Guardian and many smaller websites are now seeking to generate an income in the face of rising costs and declining advertising Whether it's a one-off donation or a regular giver every additional support goes a long way to covering the running costs of this website and keeping you regularly topped up doses of Londony news and facts If you like what you read on here, then please support the website here this account has slightly mixed up the Spencers Master of the Clothworkers Guild and Lord Mayor of London and one time owner of Broomfield House He had a daughter who married William Compton and rich Spencer’s fortune went to the Comptons,not Spencers My connection is as Chair of the Broomfield House Trust which has been fighting a losing battle to restore Broomfield House and the latest news published on ianVisits You can unsubscribe at any time from my weekly emails © ianVisits Essential digital access to quality FT journalism on any device Complete digital access to quality FT journalism with expert analysis from industry leaders Complete digital access to quality analysis and expert insights complemented with our award-winning Weekend Print edition Terms & Conditions apply Discover all the plans currently available in your country See why over a million readers pay to read the Financial Times Now this is an announcement that we're VERY pleased about. Last month Oisin Rogers, the very well connected landlord of The Ship (you'll often see him mentioned in Fay Maschler's reviews - he also made our Murphia list last month) left the pub for pastures new And that's now revealed as heading up Youngs' latest acquisition As locals (@hotdinners2 can actually see the pub from his flat) we're extremely exited about this The Canonbury was rescused from near delapidation a few years back but the renovation never really took advantage of the huge space available - not to mention one of North London's best pub gardens It's a decent pub but with LOTS of potential  Rogers has been working closely alongside Harrison Design since March on the design and both pub and kitchens are now being completely overhauled (new fixtures stripping back to reveal the original building and a revamped garden) A wee bit of history - turns out The Canonbury has traded on this spot since at least 1750 once having a four acre garden boasting skittles George Orwell wrote part of 1984 whilst keeping an eye on his young son playing in the garden during the 40s Having tracked Oisin down this morning for more info we now know you can expect to see some great British food on the menu such as a new take on the pork belly and the scotch egg that The Ship has long been famous for as well as Osh's signature (not to mention famously generous) Sunday lunch On top of this you'll find the Young's burger and the fresh cod and chips previously extolled by blogger Dino Johannides as one of the best in London Other dishes may include miso-cured beef rump with radish and burnt onion seared scallops with chorizo and confit potatoes and "I was initially anxious of opening in North London," Oisin told Hot Dinners having spotted so many familiar faces on the Victoria Line and on the local streets over the last six weeks or so (I kept claiming I was lost or going to/coming from lunch) I am delighted that many of the excellent staff from the pub are staying on and I would like to especially thank Gareth Lloyd Jones and Amy Rodway for being so incredibly accommodating and helpful during the transfer." Update - we've added the menus and a gallery below - and they look very good indeed The Canonbury relaunches at 7pm on May 22, 2015 at 21 Canonbury Place, London N1 2NS. For more, follow Oisin Rogers on Twitter @mcmoop Map it - find The Canonbury Tavern on Google Maps View on Google maps Sign up to our drops & get us in your inbox.We’ll be in your inbox every Wednesday at 11:30am.Put the kettle on Folks who live in or around Canonbury in Islington may have spotted what looks to be a rather unusual installation in the window at high-end furniture store Coexistence on Canonbury Lane It turns out that the shop has been supporting a company called Nourished Communities which stepped in to look after suppliers affected by the closure of farmers' markets in London during the lockdown The premise is simple - instead of trying to find a nearby market you can swing by the store at weekends to pick up produce from local suppliers and farms It's a great idea - set up by local Rollo Millership who's worked with the Islington Farmers' Market for years.  Right now they have apples and pears from Perry Court Farm in Kent all kinds of Greek food from Isle of Olive who have a store in Broadway Market along with ultra-local suppliers including Christoph's Arsenal honey and Cobble Lane Cured They're also running a delivery service to local postcodes.  Find out more: Visit their website or follow them on Instagram @nourishedcommunities View on Google maps Islington Council can today announce that children parents and teachers at Ambler Primary School and Canonbury Primary School will benefit from a package of measures to make their school entrances cleaner healthier and safer.       The council is committed to creating a more equal borough To help make the school run greener and healthier the council has so far introduced a total of 36 School Streets covering 37 schools on residential streets to help make it easier for children to walk cycle and scoot to school – bringing environmental Following a consultation with local people the council will now be bringing exciting changes to the school gate at Ambler and Canonbury Primary Schools guardians and teachers can benefit from a more pleasant atmosphere outside the school gate the council is committed to making improvements to schools on main roads with Ambler and Canonbury Primary Schools being the first will involve changes to Blackstock Road and Canonbury Road to make the school gate more attractive which received 493 responses (222 at Ambler Primary School and 271 at Canonbury) respondents expressed concern about the current state of streets outside the schools Respondents were concerned about road danger from traffic (74% of respondents at both schools agreed) and air pollution (82% agreed at Ambler; 80% at Canonbury) while many called for measures to promote active travel to improve people’s health (67% agreed at Ambler; 68% at Canonbury) Respondents from both schools agreed that the measures the council is taking will help address these concerns saying they felt that the measures will make it safer and easier to walk cycle or wheel (54% at Ambler agreed and 36% disagreed; 45% at Canonbury agreed and 42% disagreed) and that the changes will make the area more pleasant (64% at Ambler agreed and 30% disagreed; 55% at Canonbury agreed; 35% disagreed).    While Islington’s other School Streets schemes involve temporarily closing streets outside schools to motor vehicle traffic at drop-off and pick-up times this isn’t possible for schools on main roads as these roads are key to the local transport system It’s expected that the introduction of the proposed package of measures outside the two schools will create cleaner said: “We’re determined to make Islington a cleaner where all can travel safely and easily and where the toxic effects of air pollution are reduced.   “Our popular School Streets programme is key to achieving that and they help local people to make greener choices about how they travel “It’s really important that children at schools on main roads are given the opportunity to travel to and from school in healthier and safer ways The changes we’re making outside Ambler and Canonbury Primary Schools will help to achieve that and we look forward to introducing similar measures outside other primary schools on main roads across Islington.”   Further information on the plans for Ambler and Canonbury Primary Schools can be found on the council's website.  With a full brother to be offered at Inglis Easter Blitzburg brought up a two-year-old stakes double for Snitzel when winning the Group III Arrowfield Canonbury Stakes (1100m) at Rosehill on Saturday although the trainer isn’t confident about a Golden Slipper Click here to read about $1.3million Snitzel colt Return to Conquer winning his G3 race in NZ.  The Gerald Ryan/Sterling Alexiou trained colt was the most experienced runner going into the race having had three runs prior for the one win going straight to the lead and never in any danger after kicking nicely into the straight At the finish he’d beaten Hillier (Zoustar) by 1.2 lengths with Peleus (Pariah) third “I’ve been very confident since we came home from Qld with him,” Gerald Ryan said “Since he’s been home he hasn’t missed a beat His work Tuesday morning I was really confident.” A great front-running ride sees Blitzburg run away with the Canonbury Stakes! @G1TySchil @GRyanRacing pic.twitter.com/lfWKXME3q5 The Canonbury is traditionally a race which can highlight a top class youngster going forward however Ryan poured some cold water on Golden Slipper aspirations afterwards uo;I don’t really think he’s a Slipper horse If he’s flying at Slipper time we might head there.” Blitzburg was a $500,000 Magic Millions purchase from Arrowfield Stud for TFI/Ryan & Alexiou Racing Pty Ltd He is the first foal of Japanese import Sierra (Jpn) a placed half-sister to Group III winner Albert Dock and stakes-winner Mona de Oro from US Group I winner Golden Doc A a sister to another US Group I winner in Unusual Suspect Sierra has a yearling colt by Snitzel foaled a colt by The Autumn Sun last year and went to Maurice Arrowfield will offer the full brother to Blitzburg as Lot 161 at the Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale. Snitzel’s high class NZ based colt Return To Conquer won his second stakes race in his two start career and will get his chance at Group I level next run cheerful pub that is just about hidden enough to ensure its clientele remains mainly local. The Myddleton Arms is a special place with great staff whose patience affability and talent give the place its immensely appealing vibe It’s also one of those rare boozers that’s appropriare for all seasons Have a burger and a crisp lager in the beer garden The Myd also boasts an extremely decent (and popular) pub quiz regular live folk music and a weekly vinyl night Other pubs in Islington and Hackney might be better-known or trendier But that suits the Myddleton Arms’ small army of devoted regulars just fine.  Going Out | Restaurants George Orwell’s final contribution to the Evening Standard was the charming essay The Moon Under Water describing what he loved most about his favourite public-house It had “uncompromisingly Victorian” architecture and fittings and open fires was “always quiet enough to talk” and served “a good but its great surprise was its garden — “its best feature because it allows whole families to go there instead of Mum having to stay at home and mind the baby while Dad goes out alone” Orwell then admitted what “the discerning and disillusioned reader” would have already guessed — “there is no such place as The Moon Under Water” (Wetherspoon has since cynically opened 15 outposts under the name) But his fantasy was based on the best qualities of pubs he knew including for sure the garden of the Canonbury Tavern since he had moved to 27B Canonbury Square in October 1944 Having been a public house since the early 1700s the Canonbury was demolished and rebuilt in 1846 the top floor was removed and never replaced — which is why it’s so low-built Earlier this year it was acquired by the big brewers and landlord Young’s — who have had it refurbished by Harrison Design responsible for many of their establishments who ran The Ship near Wandsworth Bridge for them for the past few years mix and match furniture and elaborate filament bulb lighting arrangements But the real surprise is still stepping outside and seeing just how much garden space it has for a London pub now flowering beautifully — if doomed later to brown off sadly as nearly all in London now do — and a shrubby border along one side with some sharply clipped L-shaped hedges of purple beech breaking up the space The furniture ranges from an area packed like a chessboard with some dark rattan boxy arrangements to more randomly scattered traditional pub benches this garden is still mostly surfaced with ugly concrete slabs and astroturf — but the sky is big and there’s the occasional swift and shrieking parakeet zooming around overhead It’s said that George Orwell drafted some of 1984 here So how great it would be to be able to recommend this relaunch wholeheartedly a sometime dining companion of Fay Maschler in these pages enjoyed a great reputation at The Ship but can’t be said yet to have got on top of this challenge clams in garlic and lemon butter with parsley cornbread (£8) were much the most enjoyable dish going well with the naturally sweet slices of cornbread Crab arancini (deep-fried rice-balls) with a salad of gloopy avocado grapefruit bits and watercress (£7.50) were two small scallops and saffron butter (£16) was also crude — a decent bit of fish but the chorizo delivered just as one vast unappetizing lump while no saffron was detectable; the scallops had been swapped for mussels and the small potatoes had been browned into wrinkles without gaining any notable flavour pied de bleu and fried egg (£11) was another disaster: a patty of creamy celeriac slices without any discernible truffle aroma with big unrewarding chunks of dry-fried pied de bleu mushroom while the egg sitting on top was so overcooked — an error any competent kitchen should fix before sending the dish out — its yolk was solid easy dessert every modest French bistro makes readily the egg white instead of being an airy nothingness was like a thick The nice waitress herself recommended I shouldn’t leave any service We went back another evening to try the grill menu outside pulled pork shoulder sandwich with coleslaw and fries (£12) just wasn’t that: it was a regular triple decker sandwich of cold Five Arsenal stars nominated for Ballon d'Or as shortlists revealed Georgia school shooting: Gunman kills four and injures nine before arrest no joke: Is Endo Kazutoshi London's most serious chef Save £20 per person on autumn and Christmas days out by steam It is now one of Islington’s prime millionaire’s rows and the residents here have plenty of choice if the wine’s expensive (£8.75 a glass of El Coto rioja Follow Going Out on Facebook and on Twitter @ESgoingout Homes and Property | Home Page A headteacher at the school where Boris Johnson sends one of his children has been sacked for gross misconduct. Jay Henderson was fired from his £80,000-a-year job at Canonbury primary school in Islington amid allegations he had viewed pornography on school computers and serious concerns over recruitment. Mr Henderson, 35 was suspended on full pay since October 2008 for "unprofessional behaviour" and was formerly dismissed on Friday. Transport minister Lord Adonis also sends his children to Canonbury, which is popular with Islington's elite. Secret reports seen the The Standard revealed concerns about failures to carry out reference checks or properly vet staff. Following rows over vetting procedures, 12 out of 15 governors resigned from the board. A teacher hired by Mr Henderson was sacked in January after emerged that he had been investigated by police at his previous school. There is no suggestion Mr Henderson, who had a private office in the school with a kitchen and shower, was involved in any criminal activity nor that children were at risk of abuse. He was described as a charismatic, inspirational figure and praised by Ofsted inspectors for his leadership. Mr Henderson, who now has the right to appeal, was finally dismissed after a three-person disciplinary hearing. He was headhunted to join Canonbury in 2005 and in 2004 won a headteacher of the year award. Cambridge Education @ Islington, which manages the borough's schools on behalf of the Liberal Democrat-run council, is considering making the contents of the inquiry public pending a possible appeal by Mr Henderson. A spokeswoman said he would not receive a pay-off. She said: "A thorough, independent investigation was carried out. "On Friday a disciplinary panel, having considered all the evidence, unanimously decided that Mr Henderson should cease to work at the school. "Mr Henderson has now been dismissed for gross misconduct. "Headteachers are entrusted with the education and safety of children and young people, and it is their duty to conduct themselves accordingly. We expect the highest standards of behaviour from school staff who are role models for young people. Parents were handed sealed letters about Mr Henderson's dismissal. When confronted with the allegations at his Watford home last month, Mr Henderson refused to comment. Cambridge Education has handed its files to the General Teaching Council for them to consider if he is allowed to continue teaching. A borough-wide independent inquiry into background school checks is now under way as a result of the Canonbury investigation. Canonbury has temporarily hired Sue Seifert, 63, as head teacher after she came out of retirement to run the school. VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day, Princess of Wales, Princess Charlotte, Lady Victoria Starmer There can’t be that many derelict four-storey semi-detached Victorian villas in leafy, pricey Canonbury, but Brooks’ clients found one and have spent six years restoring and extending it in three phases. Conservation area and protected tree notwithstanding, she has managed to make something pretty special here: ‘a rich and engaging series of spaces relating to each other and to the garden: every element of the design is beautifully considered,’ said the judges.  The extension is all but invisible from the street: it is trapezoidal – a Brooks trademark – and unusually clad externally in Corian. You can believe it when they say it’s ‘a wonderful place to live and work'. Latest articlesRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar20 May 2025SpecRIBAJ Spec: Architecture for Housing and Residential Development Webinar Chelsea Waterfront integrates public realm and affordable housing to hold out the possibility of an inclusive future Baillie Baillie Architects used contemporary techniques while drawing inspiration from local traditions Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com Sign up to receive regular briefings, updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com updates and our weekly newsletter – all designed to bring you the best stories from RIBAJ.com A series of special events will celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Estorick Collection Included in the celebrations will be a special exhibition of works by 20th Century still-life painter and printmaker Giorgio Morani with the entire 50-work collection being shown for the first time in the UK.  Director Roberta Cremoncini said: “The Estorick Collection’s 25th anniversary will be celebrated on 28 January and celebrations will continue throughout the year with special displays and activities in the museum and gardens.”  “The exhibition on display in January will be the work of renowned Italian artist Giorgio Morandi and an exhibition by Osvaldo Licini will follow in late spring,” she added A party will be held at the Estorick Collection premises later in the year which will be attended by the Italian Ambassador The Collection is known internationally for its core of Futurist works as well as figurative art and sculpture dating from 1890 to the 1950s.  The museum opened in London in 1998 in a Grade II listed Georgian townhouse that was originally restored with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund and has been described as London’s cultural centre for 20th-century Italian art.  The exhibition runs 6 January – 30 April 2023. Tickets are available here.  Islington Council has launched a consultation on exciting proposals for the Essex Road area and making changes to ensure that main roads work better for all.    To help tackle the climate emergency, the council has recently announced ambitions to bring liveable neighbourhoods to the borough to increase green space, bring communities together, and create more welcoming streets for all If Islington’s ambitions are realised then liveable neighbourhoods alongside the borough’s existing low-traffic neighbourhoods (LTNs) would cover 70% of the borough.   The proposals for the Essex Road area support these plans They are designed to create a more pleasant atmosphere outside New North Academy to reduce cut-through traffic on residential streets and to ensure that main roads work better for people walking and cycling, and for vehicles They include:         and Transport, said: “We know how pressing the climate emergency is and how vitally important it is that we take urgent action to make Islington a cleaner healthier place for all.         “Our proposals are designed to achieve just that and will help make it easier for people of all ages to experience the mental and physical health benefits of active travel and improved biodiversity.         “It’s crucial that the changes we introduce to the area work for local people Local people living in and around Essex Road know their streets better than anyone so help us ensure the scheme creates a better place for all by taking part in our consultation.”      Depending on the feedback received during the consultation the council plans to start introducing the changes in May 2023.  Canonbury remains a sliver of Georgian good taste between the madness of Upper Street and the dirtiness of Dalston Yet George Orwell dwelt in the neighbourhood when it was more down at heel and made the local Compton Arms famous by using it as a model for an idealised London pub (the Moon Under Water) in a famous essay of 1946 Just round the corner is the Canonbury Tavern You know what to expect of a Young’s pub They’re often in locations where you’re pleased to find a grand pub and usually decorated in inoffensive greys If you’re used to Kernel and Weird Beard you may find Young’s beer timid by comparison The Canonbury also sells a couple from Camden Town brewery Orwell might not have considered the Canonbury his perfect pub If you are including Greenpeace in your Will the wording you need to include will vary depending on the type of gift you are leaving and whether you are leaving it to Greenpeace Limited or to the Trust I give all (or a ___ share of) the residue of my estate to Greenpeace to be used for its general purposes and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge I give the sum of £ (words and figures) to Greenpeace I give my ______ (describe the gift you want to leave I give all (or a ___ share of) the residue of my estate to Greenpeace Environmental Trust to be used for its general charitable purposes and I declare that the receipt of their Treasurer or other proper officer shall be a full and sufficient discharge I give the sum of £ (words and figures) to Greenpeace Environmental Trust eg my book collection) to Greenpeace Environmental Trust If you’re interested in making a gift in trust please talk to your solicitor about the right wording for your individual needs 'In 12 years I will be in my 20s beginning my life as an adult I want to able to enjoy the same beautiful world you did' Friday, 15th March 2019 — By Calum Fraser Ambler Primary School Pupils in Highbury Fields PRIMARY school children marched through Highbury today in solidarity with the global Youth Strike For Climate Change movement Scores of pupils from Ambler and Canonbury Primary Schools met in Highbury Fields as thousands of children across the world left school for a day of protest to raise awareness of climate change issues About a dozen pupils from each school stood up and gave speeches calling on the government to do more to tackle global warming Canonbury pupil Ruquaya said: “There are only 12 years left until the world is so damaged that it can’t be fixed “In 12 years I will be in my 20s beginning my life as an adult I want to able to enjoy the same beautiful world you did.” Ambler Headteacher Juliet Benis said: “I think it feels like a really powerful moment who have learnt about global warming through the curriculum have come together with another school and they’re having their voices heard.” Pupils at North Bridge House Senior Canonbury in Islington celebrate top A Level grades and competitive university places Sixth Form students from North Bridge House Senior Canonbury in Islington are celebrating another year of impressive A Level results Despite a challenging couple of years due to the pandemic with this summer’s exams having been the first formal examinations sat by the Class of 2022 100% of North Bridge House Senior Canonbury students achieved A*-B grades in eight subjects across the curriculum with notable success in the languages: 100% A*-A grades (or equivalent) in Italian and Chinese Top performing student Thomas Hunt (pictured below right) achieved an A* in Fine Art and is delighted to have secured a place at the world-renowned arts and design college Enrico Meucci Lyons also celebrated success in languages and the humanities Enrico is thrilled to have gained entry to his first-choice university Manaka secured an A* in Maths and an A in Further Maths and is now looking forward to pursuing her passion for STEM at university in Japan North Bridge House Senior Canonbury achieved a clean sweep of 100% A*-B grades across Chemistry adding to its track record of both academic and creative success All members of the school’s 2022 cohort secured places at their first-choice universities Social Policy and Speech and Language Therapy Assistant Headteacher and Head of Sixth Form comments on the success of the students: “We are extremely proud of our students’ successes I am particularly delighted to see their achievements across such a broad range of subjects With our small class sizes and focus on individual needs and interests we support our students through the rigours of our traditional yet wide-ranging A Level curriculum and our students’ top grades are a testament to both their hard work and that of our teachers.” North Bridge House Senior Canonbury concludes: “I am delighted with our students’ outstanding A Level results These grades underline the hard work and determination each student has shown under challenging circumstances over the last few years They represent many hours of work and incredible commitment from students I wish our Year 13 students every happiness in their future studies and chosen careers.” mystery disappearance from tree stump is the real ‘burning issue’ Friday, 26th April 2024 — By Charlotte Chambers The tree stump that was home to the Canonbury Pixies THEY were the much-loved pixies of Canonbury moving into the N1 postcode at the end of 2021 and delighting the local children and the mystery of what happened to the Canonbury Pixies has now taken hold in the mind of one local actor and comedian who is determined to turn sleuth to solve the puzzle Writing in the latest edition of the Canonbury Society newsletter once des­cribed by Hollywood pal Johnny Depp as the “greatest actor of all time” the tragic demise of the Canonbury Pixies often electrifies my mind suggesting it is a more central issue for him than the ever-present debate around low traffic neighbourhoods Describing it as a “burning issue” for locals he stated their disappearance “has been neglected by some “The Pixies had moved into an abandoned tree stump on the corner of Alwyne Villas after an anonymous and imaginative soul ‘did it up’ with a small magic wands and painted pebbles promoting Peace and Joy.” The Compton Pixies first appeared when a mysterious artist built a chimney and a red front door into a tree stump at the junction of Alwyne Villas and Canonbury Place The creator has an Instagram account by the name of pixiehouse_by_t which has numerous photos of pixie homes across Islington But where are they now?!” lamented Mr Whitehouse Mr Whitehouse accused the council of “ruthlessly evicting” them from their “beautifully appointed home” “I appreciate there are more important things for adults to be preoccupied with but for my daughter and her friends a daily encounter with a pixie in years gone by gave the day a certain magic,” he mourned he would impersonate the pixies as they passed the stump to the delight – and slight puzzlement – of the children “This delight was occasionally tinged with bemusement as they weighed up the likelihood of real pixies living in a tree stump against that of a daft dad doing silly voices,” he added I know this little scenario doesn’t address pollution possibly) and the exquisitely decorated tree stump probably didn’t mean much to the passing banker council official or construction worker but the pixies brought joy and a smile to the face of local children.” he admitted the pixies were “sadly missed” and “possibly more by me than my daughter her friends and the rest of the neighbourhood’s children all put together” An Islington Council spokesperson said: “We’ve encouraged the artist that uses our stumps to produce street art to continue to do so as we know the benefits this brings to the local community “We’re unable to confirm if this particular pixie house was removed by the council to replace trees that have been removed due to them being dead we remove the stumps so that replacement trees can be planted We’ve reached out to the artist so that we can advise on any tree stumps that do not require removal so that they can use these for their street art.” • If anyone knows what happened to the pixies • I AM writing to object in the strongest terms to the complaints from some neighbours of The Compton Arms The pub has a key place in Islington’s history George Orwell based his essay “The Moon Under Water” on his love of this pub and two other local hostelries The Compton is a much-loved Victorian public house and a community meeting place in this time of increasing loneliness as covered in depth by the August 5 Islington Tribune Every closed pub is a nail in the coffin of community here in the borough Islington Council strides to tackle loneliness and support local businesses It would not be doing the first or the second were it to indulge this tiny number of selfish prima donnas happy to throw away Orwellian and Islington history Lots of our young people paying high rents to mix with others and stave off the worst pangs of loneliness My former local started courting a particular demographic and bringing in pizzas Those of us who didn’t belong to it lost our meeting place who would see each other each week across the pub there will be a pub full of locals without a meeting place One of the country’s greatest writers valued this pub enough to pen an essay on it Islington Council should please resist the nimbys who knowingly moved next to this fantastic pub and then decided to get sniffy about it Our borough has been gentrified and sanitised enough Old boozers have become gastropubs or flats We have to stop this encroachment on ordinary culture… a good House-buyers who moved in did so knowing they had moved next to a pub It is outrageous that they now wish to close down a historic Furthermore there are now young chefs cooking food in the venue Islington Council is a strong champion of enabling young people begin careers and thrive in the borough It must protect these young people from being turfed out of a venue that has welcomed them; and not favour neighbours who are wielding their sharp elbows for only a drop of time compared with this fine old pub Gentrification should not trump community and history Friday, 18th March 2022 — By Charlotte Chambers resident John Lowe and Cllr Diarmaid Ward; and THE ribbon has been cut on a new set of council homes in Canonbury on the site of former garages Speaking at Dover Court in Balls Pond Road housing chief Labour councillor Diarmaid Ward said: “This is the best bit of being a councillor – the 57 new council homes on this estate will transform the lives of 57 families and that is just what we need more of in Islington.” Islington’s housing list stands at 14,000 people in need of a home or more bedrooms to ease overcrowding