Modernist Islington
Explorabilia
Modernist Islington
Explorabilia
Date
05/07/2026
Time
10:00 - 12:30
Venue
At Costa Coffee, outside King’s Cross train station,
Unit 3 Kings Cross & St Pancra, Euston Rd
N1 9AL
Area
Islington (whole borough)
Availability
Available
Event Type
activity
About This Event
In this walk, I’ll be introducing you to the social, political and architectural background of early 20th century and post-war Islington. We will visit Berthold Lubetkin’s significant London works: the ground breaking estates at Bevin Court, Spa Green, and Priory Green, as well as the majestic Finsbury Health Center. We will also view the Brutalist Camden Town Hall Annexe and Weston Rise estate near Kings Cross, the towers of Finsbury Estate and Turnpike House, and finish at the beautiful Golden Lane estate in Clerkenwell, next to the Barbican. Throughout the walk, we will be discussing the influence of the Modernist movement on London’s post-war urban regeneration with a focus on Islington and Clerkenwell.
Price : £35 per person
Booking Conditions : You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking, or up to 7 days before the walk. The organizer reserves the right to cancel an event as a result of low turnout, and notify guests no less than 7 days prior to departure. In case of a cancelled event, the guests may chose between a full refund or any other alternative arrangements that may be offered.
Duration : approx. 2 1/2 hours
Meeting Point : At Costa Coffee, outside King’s Cross train station, Unit 3 Kings Cross & St Pancra, Euston Rd., London N1 9AL
Farewell Point : Barbican Underground Station, EC1A 4JA
Please Note : The event has a min number of 2 participants per ticket purchase. The walk includes a 3 mile / 5km walk, and some uneven terrain. Guests with very young children, or mobility difficulties are welcome, but may be challenged by part of the itinerary : please contact me for further information. Public WC facilities are generally unavailable along the route. Visitor access to particular estates is circumstantial, and sometimes might not be possible on the day
Price : £35 per person
Booking Conditions : You will receive a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours of booking, or up to 7 days before the walk. The organizer reserves the right to cancel an event as a result of low turnout, and notify guests no less than 7 days prior to departure. In case of a cancelled event, the guests may chose between a full refund or any other alternative arrangements that may be offered.
Duration : approx. 2 1/2 hours
Meeting Point : At Costa Coffee, outside King’s Cross train station, Unit 3 Kings Cross & St Pancra, Euston Rd., London N1 9AL
Farewell Point : Barbican Underground Station, EC1A 4JA
Please Note : The event has a min number of 2 participants per ticket purchase. The walk includes a 3 mile / 5km walk, and some uneven terrain. Guests with very young children, or mobility difficulties are welcome, but may be challenged by part of the itinerary : please contact me for further information. Public WC facilities are generally unavailable along the route. Visitor access to particular estates is circumstantial, and sometimes might not be possible on the day
About Organiser
Explorabilia
I am Evan Panagopoulos, creator of Explorabilia. I’ve been delivering fascinating architecture, history and photography tours since 2018. I am an urban storyteller, an avid fan of brutalist and mid-century architecture, a knowledgeable WW2 and Victorian era enthusiast, and I like to engage with abandoned spaces and obscure history. I have a knack for rediscovering forgotten and unseen spaces hiding in plain sight, and express what I’m passionate about through writing, photography and the unique adventures I organize.
I use obscure architecture and forgotten locations to relate surprising stories that run deep, cut deeper and let you into the nuances of local cultures. I am currently busy with the creation of more alternative walks in London, showcasing the less known sights and stories of the capital. I am also working towards the development of longer international tours, featuring weird and wonderful locales, dark stories, abandoned sites, and fringe cities, where I weave fascinating, well researched social and historic narratives related through authentically local experiences.
My work has featured on BBC Radio London, Uxbridge FM, Architectuul, LOSTiN City Guides, and WW2 Wrecks. I am a regular contributor of places at Atlas Obscura, and I have presented my research work at the Bentley Priory Museum. I’ve began writing my first book, based on a family memoir of the Greco-Italian War.
Explorabilia’s walks and tours have featured on Airbnb, GetYourGuide, Atlas Obscura, Join My Trip and Eventbrite.
Show your support
If you like my work and feel like showing your appreciation, there are several ways to do so. You could :
Join one of my Tours or Walks
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Follow the Paypal link below for a one-off donation
Follow the Patreon link below to enjoy the benefits of becoming an ongoing Supporter
Visit my Shop to purchase one of the items I have on offer
I use obscure architecture and forgotten locations to relate surprising stories that run deep, cut deeper and let you into the nuances of local cultures. I am currently busy with the creation of more alternative walks in London, showcasing the less known sights and stories of the capital. I am also working towards the development of longer international tours, featuring weird and wonderful locales, dark stories, abandoned sites, and fringe cities, where I weave fascinating, well researched social and historic narratives related through authentically local experiences.
My work has featured on BBC Radio London, Uxbridge FM, Architectuul, LOSTiN City Guides, and WW2 Wrecks. I am a regular contributor of places at Atlas Obscura, and I have presented my research work at the Bentley Priory Museum. I’ve began writing my first book, based on a family memoir of the Greco-Italian War.
Explorabilia’s walks and tours have featured on Airbnb, GetYourGuide, Atlas Obscura, Join My Trip and Eventbrite.
Show your support
If you like my work and feel like showing your appreciation, there are several ways to do so. You could :
Join one of my Tours or Walks
Subscribe on my mailing list
Follow the Paypal link below for a one-off donation
Follow the Patreon link below to enjoy the benefits of becoming an ongoing Supporter
Visit my Shop to purchase one of the items I have on offer
Ticket
£35.00
per ticket
Age Restriction: All Ages