Author Archives: Stephan Schulte

IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ISLINGTON’S REBELS

The following was passed along to the Community Bulletin Board by Michael Edwards. The people and places that have given Islington its radical reputation in the last 200 years are being celebrated through a guided walk led by local historian … Continue reading

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New Life For Historic Gas Holders

John Ashwell of Northdown Street, spotted this piece on the web that illustrate some of the short-listed designs for the gas holders that will be re-erected on the old Railway Lands site. Take a look at this link – View … Continue reading

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Royal Mail Delivery Problems

The following has been reported by Caroline Shearing of New Wharf Road: A number of residents in New Wharf Road have not received Royal Mail deliveries for more than two weeks.  To date – 42 canal boats, 10 houses, six … Continue reading

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USA Pizza & Burrito Bar seeking permission for late-night activities

The Community Bulletin Board has just been advised that an applicatiion has been received by the Islington Council Licensing Team on 3 September from USA Pizza & Burrito Bar located at 65 Caledonian Road (at Northdown Street), London, N1 9BT seeking … Continue reading

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King’s Place – Variation to Condition 6 (hours of operation) – pursuant to their original application

  This is a tricky matter that will mainly impact the folks living on the Canal facing King's Place.  I will do my best to explain what I think is going on. To recap:  The original King's Place Planning Application P032145 was approved … Continue reading

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New Bus Stop – York Way and Crinan Street

This AM I received a notice through my letterbox from Camden Council that a new bus stop was being created on York Way.  According to the notice: The new bus stop is needed to replace the existing bus stop opposite … Continue reading

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Welcome to The Driver – Special Offer for Local Residents has been extended

After a complete make-over from inside to outside and top to bottom The Driver has now re-opened at the intersection of Wharfdale and Caledonian Roads as a Brassarie and Bar. To celebrate the opening, the owner Billy Reilly and has staff … Continue reading

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Islington Gazette – Dead body found floating in canal

On Friday about mid-day I was alerted to the police's cordoning off an area around the top of the Maiden Lane Bridge on York Way, just north of Goods Way. There were several police officers present but they would not … Continue reading

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