Victorian-themed street spectacle held on Holloway Road
Over 200 residents gathered in Islington to celebrate local heritage through art and performance.
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More than 200 residents gathered on Holloway Road in Islington on 17 July for a street spectacle celebrating the area's heritage. The event, organised by the Holloway Neighbourhood Group (HNG), featured musicians, poets, and performers to mark the cultural identity of the district.
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Participants dressed as time travellers from Victorian London met with Islington Mayor Rosaline Ogunro during the festivities, according to the Times Series. Attendees followed a map designed by artist Dayna Figueroa to visit local shops and eateries. The HNG board co-chair Camilla Bruggen noted that the local community reacted to the spectacle with characteristic composure.
For over 40 years we’ve been at the heart of Holloway, so it was an absolute joy to spill out onto the streets and celebrate such a unique but often overlooked part of Islington.
Eira Gibson, CEO of HNG
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The celebration included the launch of Creative Writing for Wellbeing, an anthology of poetry and stories produced by local residents through HNG workshops. The collection addresses themes including personal growth, health, and social isolation. Additionally, children from Pakeman School exhibited ideas for the future of Holloway at The Old Fire Station, focusing on repurposing empty buildings.
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