In this walk, I’ll be introducing you to the social, political and architectural background of early 20th century and post-war Islington. We will visit Berthold Lubetkin’s significant London works: the ground breaking estates at Bevin Court, Spa Green, and Priory Green, as well as the majestic Finsbury Health Center. We will also view the Brutalist Camden Town Hall Annexe and Weston Rise estate near Kings Cross, the towers of Finsbury Estate and Turnpike House, and finish at the beautiful Golden Lane estate in Clerkenwell, next to the Barbican. Throughout the walk, we will be discussing the influence of the Modernist movement on London’s post-war urban regeneration with a focus on Islington and Clerkenwell.

Price : £35 per person

Booking Conditions : You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking, or up to 7 days before the walk. The organizer reserves the right to cancel an event as a result of low turnout, and notify guests no less than 7 days prior to departure. In case of a cancelled event, the guests may chose between a full refund or any other alternative arrangements that may be offered.

Duration : approx. 2 1/2 hours

Meeting Point : At Costa Coffee, outside King’s Cross train station, Unit 3 Kings Cross & St Pancra, Euston Rd., London N1 9AL

Farewell Point : Barbican Underground Station, EC1A 4JA

Please Note : The event has a min number of 2 participants per ticket purchase. The walk includes a 3 mile / 5km walk, and some uneven terrain. Guests with very young children, or mobility difficulties are welcome, but may be challenged by part of the itinerary  : please contact me for further information.  Public WC facilities are generally unavailable along the route. Visitor access to particular estates is circumstantial, and sometimes might not be possible on the day

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