Local History
Local History
The London Borough of Islington was formed in 1965 from the amalgamation of the old Metropolitan Boroughs of Islington and Finsbury. Islington and Finsbury share a rich and fascinating history, revealed through collections and displays at the Islington Local History Centre and the new Islington Museum.
- For more information on the Local History Centre, click the link on the right under Related Information.
- Download our latest What's On? document from the bottom of this page.
- For up-to-date information on the Islington Museum and its collections click the link on the left side of this page.
Postcards of local scenes, books and maps can be purchased from the Islington Local History Centre and Islington Museum. The Local History Centre can also produce high quality prints from images in its collection - click on the links below for more details.
Downloadable Documents
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Page Last Updated: 15 January 2010
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