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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 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.
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.
Jun 8, 2024 · The street is publicly maintained which means that the road is adopted and Transport for London is responsible for the repair and upkeep of the highway. The street is located within the Islington London Boro and Haringey London Boro Council's jurisdiction.
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Archway is named after the large bridge that crosses the A1 as it heads into London. The road that goes over the A1 is Hornsey Lane and goes from Highgate to Crouch End. There are lovely views looking South towards the City of London and Canary Wharf from the bridge.
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Jun 16, 2017 · After 15 months of traffic and pedestrian chaos the finishing line is in sight for Archway, the north London neighbourhood which is emerging from a £12.8 million facelift.
