London Borough of Islington
London Borough of Islington, Borough in London
Islington is a London borough made up of residential squares and high-street shopping areas.
Famous for its Victorian architecture, Islington was originally named by the Saxons 'Giseldone'.
The borough has been home to famous literary figures like George Orwell and hosts many theatre spaces like Almeida Theatre.
Islington has the longest escalator in Western Europe at Angel tube station.
Despite being densely populated, Islington boasts over 100 green spaces.
Location: Greater London
Inception: April 1, 1965
Capital city: Islington
Population: 239142
Website: islington.gov.uk
Sources: Wikimedia, OpenStreetMap
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