900 years in the heart of Clerkenwell. Last few weeks to catch the Clerkenwell Green exhibition at the Islington Museum.
By Penny Dampier
If you haven’t already popped into the Islington Museum to see the Clerkenwell Green exhibition, then you really should! It’s been on since last summer, and will end soon, when the museum closes for refurbishment.
In the exhibition you can find out about the many-layered history of the Green, from hidden waterways, radical protests and its place as a centre for entertainment and spectacle.
The walls are adorned with images of the murals painted by Paul Butler, with assistance from local schoolchildren, which recently appeared on hoardings on the Green.
Another great feature are the handwritten cards by local children in years 4 and 5 who responded to the Clerkenwell Green Handling Collection. Visitors are encouraged to take a card home with them!
Islington Museum is located beneath Finsbury Library, 245 St John St, London EC1V 4NB. Admission is free.
