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Refreshments & map-based puzzles provided.
Use code: IslingtonHeritage for a FREE ticket.
This is the 2nd event in a 3-part series.
18 July – What Makes a Map?
15 Aug – The Past in the Present
19 Sep – From Maps to Documents
The London Archives, 40 Northampton Rd, EC1R 0HB

Fri 15 Aug 12.30-2pm at
@thelondonarchives.bsky.social

Clerkenwell: A History in Maps – The Past in the Present.
In this workshop we will handle & view some of The London Archives’ historic maps of Clerkenwell, to see how maps can be used to reveal the ways the past lives on in the present.

One of only six in the world ✍️

This is William Shakespeare’s signature on the deed of a house he bought in Blackfriars in 1613, now on display at The London Archives.

Join our talk to uncover the story behind this rare document:
📍 In-person and online
📅 11th September
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So many local listings this week! Take a look: bit.ly/EC1Echo8thAug

FREE FAMILY SPORTS DAY!

📅 When: Sunday 17th August 12 – 4 PM
📍 Where: Whittington Park, N19 4RS

Get ready for sack races, egg & spoon challenges, tug-of-war, tin-can alley, bean-bag toss…and more! Bring a picnic blanket and the whole family for an afternoon of fun in the sun. No need to book.

Didn't we have a lovely time the day we went to Hastings?
Our Adult Social Club members had a great day out last week, taking in the sights on the south coast...

#ThePeel #socialclub #adultsatthepeel #adultsocialclub #Hastings #seaside #daytrip #Britishsummer

More than two in five GP appointments in north central London took place remotely

More than two in five GP appointments recorded in north central London in June took place over the phone or online, recent figures show.
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More households in Islington received warm home discount last winter

More households in Islington received discount rebates on their electricity bills last winter, recent figures show.
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Bank Holiday book swap Francesca Baker is organising a bank holiday book swap for charity

Bank Holiday book swap

Francesca Baker is organising a bank holiday book swap for charity
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Mayor accused of breaking crime commitment as Met Police confirms almost half of London’s front counters will close Sir Sadiq Khan has been accused of failing to honour a manifesto promise to maintain a police front office counter in all 32 London boroughs.

Mayor accused of breaking crime commitment as Met Police confirms almost half of London’s front counters will close

Sir Sadiq Khan has been accused of failing to honour a manifesto promise to maintain a police front office counter in all 32 London boroughs.
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One in eight households in Islington not in work – as proportion varies significantly across Great Britain One in eight households in Islington were not in work last year, new figures suggest.

One in eight households in Islington not in work – as proportion varies significantly across Great Britain

One in eight households in Islington were not in work last year, new figures suggest.
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This would be interesting. As a random aside, Miriam Margolyes is a great fan and Dickens expert but she also is able to see him as the very flawed person he was too… which I do think is important.

Just two days left to submit your photos for this year's Clerkenwell Community Photography Competition!
What are you waiting for? It's completely FREE to enter, and you could win £100.
www.clerkenwellphotography.com

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

Please refrain from eating celery, citrus fruits, pineapples and nuts in The Peel building as there are allergy sufferers here.

Anaphylaxis kills!!

Thank you.

Each year, Guildhall’s medieval Great Hall opens its doors for a charity Christmas market, and early-bird tickets are on sale now.

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Our latest newsletter is now out. From next week you'll be able to pick up a copy at The Peel, or from Finsbury library, Pine Street GP surgery, the Amwell GP Practice on Naoroji St, and several venues in Exmouth Market.

Or read it here:
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More homeless Islington children living in temporary accommodation More homeless children in Islington were forced to live in temporary accommodation in the first three months of this year, new figures show.

More homeless Islington children living in temporary accommodation

More homeless children in Islington were forced to live in temporary accommodation in the first three months of this year, new figures show.
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Revealed: the most popular baby names in Islington The most popular names for babies born in Islington last year have been revealed.

Revealed: the most popular baby names in Islington

The most popular names for babies born in Islington last year have been revealed.
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Thousands of incidents of abuse against London Ambulance staff recorded last year Thousands of incidents of violence and abuse against London Ambulance staff were recorded last year, figures show.

Thousands of incidents of abuse against London Ambulance staff recorded last year

Thousands of incidents of violence and abuse against London Ambulance staff were recorded last year, figures show.
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More than two in five University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust cancer patients were satisfied with their GP More than two in five cancer patients at University College London Hospitals Trust said they received enough support from their GP during their treatment, new figures show.

More than two in five University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust cancer patients were satisfied with their GP

More than two in five cancer patients at University College London Hospitals Trust said they received enough support from their GP during
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Record number of shoplifting crimes in London A record number of shoplifting crimes were reported in London last year, new figures show.

Record number of shoplifting crimes in London

A record number of shoplifting crimes were reported in London last year, new figures show.
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Miriam Margolyes launches Showtime! exhibition at Charles Dickens Museum New exhibition traces the theatrical life of Dickens and reveals how we were nearly robbed of some of the greatest books of all time.

Miriam Margolyes launches Showtime! exhibition at Charles Dickens Museum

New exhibition traces the theatrical life of Dickens and reveals how we were nearly robbed of some of the greatest books of all time.
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More people in north central London attend vision-related hospital appointments – as access to eye care varies significantly across England More people in north central London visited hospital for problems with their vision in 2023-24, recent figures show.

More people in north central London attend vision-related hospital appointments – as access to eye care varies significantly across England

More people in north central London visited hospital for problems with their vision in 2023-24, recent figures show.
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Dozens of Arsenal fans arrested last season Dozens of Arsenal fans were arrested for football-related incidents last season, new figures reveal.

Dozens of Arsenal fans arrested last season

Dozens of Arsenal fans were arrested for football-related incidents last season, new figures reveal.
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The Exmouth Cultural Kiosk - a treasure trove in Exmouth Market Ben Gosling finds out more about this hidden gem in the heart of Clerkenwell

The Exmouth Cultural Kiosk - a treasure trove in Exmouth Market

Ben Gosling finds out more about this hidden gem in the heart of Clerkenwell
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Last chance to get your entries in!

Just a few days left to submit your photos for this year's Clerkenwell Community Photography Competition! Closes 3rd Aug. What are you waiting for? It's completely FREE to enter, and you could win £100.

clerkenwellphotography.com

London councils improving offline access to vital services – but gaps and unmet needs remain A new report from Age UK London shows that more local authorities in the capital have made it possible for residents to access essential services without having to apply online.

London councils improving offline access to vital services – but gaps and unmet needs remain

A new report from Age UK London shows that more local authorities in the capital have made it possible for residents to access essential services without having to apply online.
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Locals react after North London borough tops healthy streets ranking for fifth year running Islington council has been crowned the city’s top borough for creating ‘healthy streets’ for the fifth year running, with low traffic and active travel schemes turning residents away from cars.

Locals react after North London borough tops healthy streets ranking for fifth year running

Islington council has been crowned the city’s top borough for creating ‘healthy streets’ for the fifth year running, with low traffic and active travel schemes turning
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Islington Council overspent its budget for housing support payments by tens of thousands of pounds Islington Council overspent its allocated budget for supporting people with housing costs last year by tens of thousands of pounds, new figures show.

Islington Council overspent its budget for housing support payments by tens of thousands of pounds

Islington Council overspent its allocated budget for supporting people with housing costs last year by tens of thousands of pounds, new figures show.
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