St Mary’s Church

The Church of St Mary the Virgin is the parish church of Islington, in the Church of England Diocese of London. The present parish is a compact area centered on Upper Street between Angel and Highbury Corner, bounded to the west by Liverpool Road, and to the east by Essex Road/Canonbury Road.

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Type: Church
Denomination: Anglican
Description: church in Islington, London
Also known as: “Church of St Mary”, “Saint Mary’s Church”, and “St Mary’s Church, Islington”
Address: Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 2TX

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include London St Pancras International and Almeida Theatre.

London St Pancras International

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London St Pancras International is a major international rail interchange and shopping destination in London. It is the British capital's only international station, with Eurostar services connecting the city with destinations in mainland Europe.

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 490 feet northwest of St Mary’s Church.

The Screen on the Green

Movie theater

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The Screen on the Green, also known as Everyman Screen On The Green, is a single-screen cinema facing Islington Green in the London Borough of Islington, London, England. The Screen on the Green is situated 720 feet southwest of St Mary’s Church.

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.