The London Borough of Islington is short of large parks and open spaces, given its status in recent decades as a desirable place of residence. In fact, Islington has the lowest ratio of open space to
Statue of Sir Hugh Myddleton, surmounting a fountain at the southern end of Islington Green. (November 2005)
Caledonian Park
Highbury Terrace on Highbury Fields, the borough's largest open space.
Waymarker for the Islington Tunnel walk
Metropolitan Cattle Market
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The Metropolitan Cattle Market, just off the Caledonian Road in the parish of Islington was built by the City of London Corporation and was opened in June 1855 by Prince Albert. The market was supplem
The newly opened market in a contemporary etching
Inside the Metropolitan Meat Market
Present day park and Clock Tower
Panorama view from Clock Tower