Canonbury Square Islington

Canonbury square islington Built on land owned by the marquis of northampton his successor the 4th marquis opened the gardens to the public in 1884 before being conveyed to islington council four years later.

Canonbury square islington. Canonbury square is one of the earliest square gardens in islington originally planned out in the early 1800s. Beautiful second floor two bedroom flat in this period conversion located on the prestigious canonbury square. Canonbury house was in existence by this date and stood isolated here for almost four centuries. In 1253 land in the area was granted to the canons of st bartholomew s priory smithfield and became known as canonbury.

A georgian and early victorian suburb in east islington fringed by post war council estates canonbury the manor of the canons of st bartholomew s priory in smith field was first recorded in 1373. It was constructed c 1826 and notable former residents include george orwell and evelyn waugh. The canonbury society was created in 1971 to be a pressure group against inappropriate development. It is perfectly situated for all the amenities on upper street including the many bars restaurants and shops.

Canonbury square last out in 1800 is the earliest of the islington squares. The property offers a large reception room with original features kitchen bathroom and two very spacious bedrooms. Through the years it has attracted a great host of significant figures such as george orwell and samuel phelps. The fourth marquess of northampton opened the square s gardens to the public in 1884 the first landowner to do so and in 1884 he donated the land to islington council.

Welcome to our guide for the area around canonbury square in islington. Canonbury square is arguably the most attractive garden square in islington and part of the canonbury conservation area on the south side. The nearest station to canonbury square is essex road railway station which is about 5 minutes to the south east. Its classic georgian style and beautiful green gardens are stereotypical of islington.

It is roughly in the area between essex road upper street and cross street and either side of st paul s road.