Art Deco Arsenal: sport and transport, movies and moving

I have lived in Islington, North London simce 1988 and have been facscinated by the area's history. The unusual details on, above and along London's streets impelled me to start a blog www.janeslondon.com and this, in turn, evolved into the touring arm of www.janeslondonwalks.comThere is, as they say, so much out there hiding in plain sight.

Jane's London Walks

Admire some stylish 1930s buildings in N4 and N5 to see how the innovative architecture of the interwar era still endures today

Arsenal

Architectural appreciation

From Egyptian revival to Victorian Gothic via Art Deco, Modernist, Arts & Crafts and Queen Anne, whether factories, pubs, offices or shopping streets, many of my walks feature cleverly-designed buildings and the architects and designers behind them.

Art Deco London

London boasts a variety of  impressive Jazz Age and 1930's  buildings, many of which are often overlooked or under-appreciated. Let me share them with you.

Islington

This collection shows the diversity of tours in the London Borough of Islington – old signage, Victorian streets, social housing, canals, shopping, literature and more

This walking tour starts near Arsenal station and visits a variety of interwar buildings from the Art Deco era. The exact meeting point will be supplied after purchase (see the FAQs below).Obviously, we'll visit Arsenal FC's iconic Highbury ground, but we'll also look at and talk about transport, companies that strived to keep up with the zeitgeist, places of entertainment, well-proportioned residential properties and a renovation scheme that was never completed.Along the route you'll hear about architecture, design, typography and letterform, and how the design ethos of the 1930s has endured in many ways through subsequent decades.We will also peek inside a couple of marvellous Art Deco interiors along the way.Allow two hours.Finishes near Finsbury Park tube station.......................................Customer feedback: "Having attended many games at Highbury I was surprised how I'd never noticed the actual buildings. I was obviously more into football than architecture back then!" / "Many thanks Jane, I loved this walk and I will join you again soon for more of the same" / "It was really good to see this area of London with fresh eyes. You showed me and mum so many things we had not seen before" / "OMG, the Rainbow/Astoria! It was fab to return to the places of my youth." / "Thanks for opening my eyes Jane" / "My favourite guide" / <a href="http://www.janeslondonwalks.com/2019/07/feedback.html" title="http://www.janeslondonwalks.com/2019/07/feedback.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">More feedback here</a>My guiding style is inclusive, open and friendly. I design and research every tour myself – in fact, the research never ends. The walks and talks I offer are all on subjects that intrigue me and each one highlights a different facet of my personality. I am particularly interested in the architecture of our ever-changing streets and the little details on and above them. For more information, please visit <a href="http://www.janeslondonwalks.com/" title="http://www.janeslondonwalks.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">www.janeslondonwalks.com</a>......................................<h2>FFAQs</h2>Where does this walk start / what if I am running late?<ul><li>Please do not rely on info supplied within QR codes and apps as these often give incorrect or misleading information.</li><li>The specific meeting point will be clearly described in words within an email sent to you immediately after your purchase... – Scroll down to the Additional Information section at the bottom where you will find a description of the meeting point as well as details of how to play catch-up should you be running late on the day.</li></ul>Can I just show up and pay on arrival?<ul><li>No – this is a ticketed event with a maximum group size – places must be booked in advance.</li></ul>Do I have to bring a copy of my ticket to the event?<ul><li>No – you will simply be asked your name</li></ul>Can I get a refund / is my ticket transferrable?<ul><li>As you can appreciate, refunds and reallocations do not apply to people who simply do not show up on the day!</li><li>You can organise your own refund through Eventbrite's ticketing system up to 48 hours before the walk starts. However, please note that the booking fee (absorbed within the ticket price) is not refundable.</li><li>Alternatively, I can hold your purchase for transfer to another Jane's London Walk within the next three months – please notify me in writing via email/text at least 48 hours before this walk is due to start.</li></ul>What if it's raining?<ul><li>Walking tours will go ahead, rain or shine.</li><li>However, if severely adverse conditions are forecast, or other unforeseen complications cause the event to be cancelled, you will receive notification and a full refund.</li></ul>Is this tour suitable for wheelchairs?<ul><li>Apart from access to some interiors which involves a flight of steps, the walk will be mostly on standard pavements and should not pose any problems further to those experienced on an average high street.</li></ul>How can I contact the organiser?<ul><li>Email: janeslondon@gmail.com</li><li>Mobile: +44(0)7941 475003</li><li>Instagram/Facebook: janeslondonwalks</li></ul>

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