Exhibition of Islington’s Canal Heritage

The display will feature: now and then photos; stories and memories from twenty people about working and living by the canal; historical accounts; maps showing what was where; a look at the industries which thrived on the canal banks with a focus on timber, ice and marble. Zines will be on show produced by young people during canal photography workshops in the spring.

The exhibition will be on the Barge Fiodra, moored on the towpath by City Road Lock and a neighbouring stall during the Angel Canal Festival from 11am to 5pm on Sunday 1st September.

This work is part of the celebrations which will culminate in 2020 on the 200th anniversary of the completion of the canal. In the summer of 2020, the exhibition will be shown at the Islington Museum.

There will also be a 40 page booklet about the history given out free at the Angel Canal Festival.