Islington Local History Centre

ILHC aims to collect material that reflects the life and times of Islington from its origins as an Anglo-Saxon hilltop village to London inner-city area.

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

This account is no longer active, but you can find us on Instagram @IslingtonHeritage for updates on Islington Museum & Archives and heritage projects throughout the borough!

Image: Gee Street (1933)

[MarxMemorialLibrary @MarxLibrary]

We’re on tour!

From next Tuesday 4 Feb our Radical Clerkenwell Reinterpreted exhibition funded by @Aimuseums @HeritageFundUK will be displayed at @PeelInstitute - drop in Tues & Thur 10-3

@Ec1Echo @islingtongztte

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

Back by popular demand, Thérèse Lessore and the Circus returns to Islington Museum 🎪🎨

Featuring a brilliant display of paintings depicting Swallow's Circus

Jan 23 - 28 + exhibition talk Saturday 25 @ 11am 📣

FREE ENTRY to exhibition + talk 🎟️

[Islington's Pride @IslingtonsPride]

We are delighted to partner with @clubkali to bring South Asian LGBTQ+ heritage to @IslingtonMuseum.

Featuring oral histories, chai chats, film screenings, arts & crafts and more.

Saturday February 8. 1.30- 4.30pm
Tickets are free but please sign up.

https://t.co/XDvj37jYG9

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

📣Islington Local History Centre holiday closures 🎉🎄
The ILHC will be closed between 23 Dec - 20 Jan for the holiday period and annual stock take

Service resumes to regular operations on 20 Jan. Any enquiries submitted during this period will be answered following 20 Jan 🪶

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

Coming up at Islington Local History Centre, a rare look into the Sickert Family Collection containing photographs, letters, papers & more!
📅 Wed, 11 December
🕰️ 2 - 3pm
📍 Islington Local History Centre
🎟️ FREE! Reserve here: https://t.co/FZwxtvDtG7

[IslingtonLife @IslingtonLife]

Fancy a free tour around Islington or Camden this Saturday (5 October)?👀

London’s guiding associations are coming together to offer free tours showcasing the best the capital has to offer.

Check out what’s on offer now, link in comments👇

[Islington Museum @IslingtonMuseum]

We are organising two walks with @FCityGardens of Bunhill Fields, where you can go beyond the railings to learn more about the nature, biodiversity and history of this urban oasis in South Islington.

Walks are FREE but booking is essential.

https://t.co/6z4F7W8j9d

[Islington Museum @IslingtonMuseum]

Islington Museum's new exhibition, Our Islington, opens today!

Featuring never-before-seen works, beloved classics and a chance to have art by YOU hanging on our walls.

Free Entry. Families Welcome. ALL are welcome!

Monday - Saturday. Closed Wednesdays.

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

FREE creative workshop series happening at the Islington Local History Centre for people who have experience with menopause🖌️🎨

Next session coming soon...

📅 Wednesday, 31 July
⏰ 10am - 1pm
🎟️ Email [email protected] to secure a place

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

Next Monday afternoon, 'Thérèse Lessore and the Circus' 🎪🖌️

Featuring a display of paintings by Lessore, founding member of the London Group, w/ talks by theatre and art historians at 3 & 4pm🖼️

⏰July 8th, 2.30 - 4.30pm.
📍 Islington Museum
🎟️ https://t.co/5COnWaaRdU

[Islington's Pride @IslingtonsPride]

Our very first Pride in London with the Islington Council LGBTQ+ Staff Forum was a beautiful success! Thank you to all staff members, friends and allies who joined us on Saturday.

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

Coming up at Islington Museum, 'Thérèse Lessore and the Circus' 🎪🖌️

Featuring a display paintings by the artist along with talks by theatre and art historians at 3 & 4pm🖼️

⏰Monday, 8th July 2.30 pm - 4.30pm.
📍 Islington Museum
🎟️https://t.co/5COnWabp3s

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

📍Coming up at the Islington Local History Centre
📅Wednesday, May 15th
⏰1:00 - 4:00pm

The first session of a free workshop series that will explore menopause, perimenopause and community through through photography, storytelling and textile art 📷✍️🎨

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

Come along to the St. Luke's Community History Group open session, 'Exmouth Market Stories' . 🛍️

Visitors will have the opportunity to share memories, family stories and photos of Exmouth Market. ✍️

📍Islington Local History Centre, Monday 15 April, 2 - 3.30pm.

📸Photo: 1961

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

The Local History Centre will be closed over the Easter break from 29th March - 1st April. We will be open for business as usual from Tuesday🐰🌷 Flyer is from the Islington Bus Company, 1982 🚍

[forum+ @forumplus]

From 1967- 1969 Derek Jarman lived in Islington, in an artists’ co-op at 60 Liverpool Road

For many people in the Islington LGBT community Derek Jarman was both an artist & an inspiration💙

Photo by Ray Dean: Derek Jarman at home in Islington in 1967 & Islington People's Plaque

[forum+ @forumplus]

Welcome to Week 3 of Camden & Islington LGBT History Month!🎉

https://t.co/0qhcAJQfUM

Another busy week of celebration, exploration & education awaits!🏳️‍🌈

#lgbthm24 #lgbthistorymonth #camden #islington

[Islington Local History Centre @IslingtonLHC]

Join us at Finsbury Library for a special LGBT History Month session of The Drawing Club on Saturday 17th February, 2.30pm. Open to all drawing abilities, no booking necessary.

[BCA @bcaheritage]

Join Black Cultural Archives’ Youth Forum for the first in our three-part event series, 'Making Space' designed to empower a new generation to connect with our rich archives.

Secure your free tickets now before they sell out https://t.co/6jzPCHZWCE