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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.
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.
Aug 8, 2024 · Archway, located in the borough of Islington in Greater London, is a vibrant and diverse area that often divides opinion. It’s an intriguing mix of old and new, blending quintessential London charm with modern developments.
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But this area I LOVE (and represent in local government) has so much more to offer than Dick Whittington. Wonderful pubs (the reopened Archway Tavern is the cover of a famous 1960s Kinks LP), novels were set in the area (not least the comical Victorian comic series ‘Diary of a Nobody’), a local church, St Johns, was designed by Charles Barry (archi...
On the much darker side, a plaque was scheduled to be laid in November 2020 commemorating every child at a party (and many, many adults) who tragically died under a ‘V2’ bomb at the end of the Second World War (yes, those rocket ‘flying bombs’ designed by Wernher Von Braun that were so successful that he was saved from War trials as he was needed i...
A small stretch of road encapsulates the history of transport in Britain. One of the reasons England had the first industrial revolution was the success of our transport system. Private companies sprung up able to charge a ‘toll’ for travelling on the roads they built – from 1803-1864 traffic paid a toll at Archway. To avoid neighbouring Highgate h...
Archway road goes north. If Whittington ever ‘turned again’ listening to the City of London’s famous bow bells, he would have been somewhere like the modern west end aiming further West (possibly going via the old Roman ‘Watling Street’ to St. Albans)! Records indeed show that back in 1795 a stone marking the spot where he ‘turned again’, supposedl...
Mar 17, 2023 · Living in this corner of North London, you’ll be spoilt for choice whether you’re looking for somewhere to meet your friends, a quiet corner to do some work, or a nice restaurant for a date night. Simply wander down Junction Road and you’re sure to find a spot to suit your mood.
Archway Bridge offers one of the best views of London. Hornsey Lane runs across the top of the Bridge that spans the Archway Road. Looking South the skyline of London can be viewed from the City with St Paul's Cathedral visible but dwarfed by many famous landmarks including the Shard.
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Archway is a fast developing residential area in North London. It's known for its beautiful Victorian style homes and modern apartment blocks. The area is massively popular with young professionals mainly due to its central location and eclectic mix of people.
