Essex Road railway station

Essex Road is a National Rail station in Canonbury in Greater London, England, and is on the Northern City Line between Old Street and Highbury & Islington, 1 mile 59 chains down the line from Moorgate, and is in London fare zone 2.

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Type: Railway station
Description: railway station in Essex Road, London Borough of Islington, England, UK
Also known as: “Essex Road Railway Station”, “Essex Road Station”, and “EXR”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Arsenal FC and South Library.

Arsenal FC

Stadium

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The Emirates Stadium is a football stadium in Holloway, London, England. It has been the home stadium of Arsenal Football Club since its completion in 2006. Arsenal FC is situated 1 mile northwest of Essex Road railway station.

South Library

Library

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South Library is a public library in the London Borough of Islington, England. Located off Essex Road, it opened in 1921 as the "South-East" Library. It was awarded Grade II listed status in 1994. South Library is situated 850 feet southwest of Essex Road railway station.

Almeida Theatre

Theater building

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The Almeida Theatre is a 325-seat producing house located on Almeida Street off Upper Street in the London Borough of Islington. The theatre opened in 1980, and produces a diverse range of drama. Successful plays are often transferred to West End theatres. Almeida Theatre is situated 1,600 feet west of Essex Road railway station.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Islington and Canonbury.

Islington

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Islington is a district of north London covering much of the London Borough of Islington. The area around The Angel, Upper Street and Essex Road is of special interest to visitors; it is home to a number of interesting shops selling antiques and collectibles as well as art galleries.

Canonbury

Neighborhood

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Canonbury is an area in London, forming part of the London Borough of Islington. It is located within the area between Essex Road, Upper Street and Cross Street and either side of St Paul's Road in North London.