Islington Society

The Islington Society is a membership organisation of people who live, work or have an interest in Islington. It is a registered charity with an elected committee of officers, drawn from the membership, who manage the society.

• Supports conservation planning work to preserve the borough’s historic fabric and individual buildings of distinction
• Campaigns for a high standard of design in  new buildings
• Campaigns for better public transport and for priority for people on foot, bike and public transport
• Builds links between residents, officials and councillors
• Organises a varied programme of events including local talks, walks and site visits
• Produces publications that celebrate Islington’s architectural history and its social and cultural diversity
• The Islington Society has published three books charting aspects of the social history of Islington in the twentieth century
• Publishes neighbourhood walking trails to encourage exploration, awareness and pride of place.
• Publishes a newsletter three times a year
• Social events include an annual dinner, started by our founder member Harley Sherlock, and an annual pub crawl now held in memory of its founder, Bill Manley.
• Sends representatives to advise the Council’s committees that deal with development , the environment and transport
• Encourages best practice through awards for the best architecture in the borough in new or refurbished buildings
• Is represented on the London Forum of Civic and Amenity Societies which takes up cross- borough issues of concern
• Is a member of the Civic Trust