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Archway is an area of north London, England, in the London Borough of Islington 3.8 miles (6 km) north of Charing Cross. It straddles the A1 and is named after a local landmark, the high, single-arched Highgate Archway Bridge which crossed the road in a cutting to the north.
Archway takes its name from the Highgate Archway, a John Nash-designed viaduct to carry Hornsey Lane over a cutting through a hill linking Holloway Road with the Great North Road, and bypassing Highgate Hill. Archway Road, a toll road, and the viaduct opened in 1813.
A brief history of Archway Road, which skirts the eastern side of Highgate Hill, and the Archway locality, which is located at its southern end, in the London Borough of Islington. Plus a photo and a map.
Apr 28, 2024 · Tucked away in the northern reaches of London lies Archway, a neighborhood brimming with charm and character. While it might not boast the same fame as some of its central counterparts, Archway offers a unique blend of history, culture, and green spaces that make it a destination worth discovering.
From 1813 until 1864, Archway was the site of a toll gate, where travellers had to pay for the next stage of their journey. It was at Archway that Dick Whittington heard the Bow Bells ringing and returned to London. There is a statue on Highgate Hill to commemorate this.
Midway between Highgate and Islington in North London, Archway’s story begins at the turn of the 20th Century when a small local arched bridge gave rise to the 1km sq now called Archway.
The name ‘Archway’ derives from the arch that was built to separate Highgate from Hornsey, and has come to be the name of the area surrounding Archway tube station (although technically, this falls under Islington or Highgate).
