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The next event in this autumn’s Reds on the Green series.
A few years ago, Edwina Griffiths came across artist Tony Mills, whilst reading an article about him in EC1 Echo.
Find out what’s happening at The Peel in October and some highlights from September.
This year’s Local London Guiding Day is on Saturday 4th October, with free walking tours every hour from 10am to 4pm.
If you haven’t made it to The Bindery yet, consider this your nudge.
Samantha Lutes went along to check it out.
The next in the excellent Reds on the Green series of events.
In her second year covering the competition, Surya Anthony celebrates a record-breaking exhibition, a joyful awards night, and the rise of the cat as...
Join us and discover the radical history of Clerkenwell Green through monthly sessions. Come and explore local stories, groundbreaking ideas and people who...
Find out what's on this autumn at one of Clerkenwell's hidden treasures: the Marx Memorial Library & Workers’ School.
The Clerkenwell Festival, now in its 10th year, returns to Spa Fields on Bank Holiday Sunday 24th August.
Ben Gosling finds out more about this hidden gem in the heart of Clerkenwell
Friends of Hugh Myddelton held their annual Summer Fair on Saturday 5th July 2025 at Hugh Myddelton Primary School, and it was a huge success!
Surya Anthony takes a closer look at the stories taking shape behind the lens, as this year’s Clerkenwell Photography Competition heads into its home stretch.
Find out what’s happening at The Peel in July and some highlights from June.
Find out more about Dan Chatterton and his Atheistic Communist Scorcher at the first event next week…
Renowned illustrator Oliver Jeffers joins board of Trustees at Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration
Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration is delighted to announce celebrated visual artist Oliver Jeffers (born 1977) as the newest Trustee to join its board.
Hugh Myddelton Primary School is having their Summer Fair on Saturday 5 July from 12pm-4pm.
The 2025 Clerkenwell Community Photography Competition has just launched, so get snapping!
This week saw the 80th anniversary of VE Day, and The Peel celebrated in style...
Matt Brown of history newsletter Londonist: Time Machine explores some forgotten features of Clerkenwell with the help of an old map he’s colouring in.
Islington Council will not conduct a licence review that could have seen the Victorian Era Sekforde Arms in Clerkenwell close its doors.
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