moonrising (8589 points) 30-06-2008 •••••4

In an area with many squares, this one goes a bit further, and perhaps reaches the status of a small park… A large oval surrounded by very grand ho... more...

moonrising (8589 points) 04-08-2008 •••••4

Apparently this is Islington’s earliest square, being laid out in 1800, though it only became council property and open to the public around 80 yea... more...

moonrising (8589 points) 28-09-2008 •••••4

This is situated in a new loft housing development that also contains a rather good Co-Op and a well-reviewed restaurant. Why it’s here, I don’t k... more...

moonrising (8589 points) 29-09-2008 •••••4

Another part of the old New River that has been turned into a pleasant little strip of park. The end nearest Angel features an ‘installation’: the... more...

moonrising (8589 points) 04-08-2008 •••••3

Originally part of the same estate with the nearby ‘millionaires square’ Gibson Square. This square had a slightly less luxurious history, with or... more...

moonrising (8589 points) 02-08-2008 •••••3

Situated alongside Upper Street, just out of Highbury and Islington Tube, it’s surprisingly easy to miss these gardens. Though there’s only a bit ... more...

moonrising (8589 points) 04-08-2008 •••••3

Interesting little park, split in to four areas with walls and some buildings dividing them. Two small areas alongside Pentonville Road seem to ha... more...