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Essex Road railway station

Railway station

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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. Essex Road railway station is situated 1,700 feet north of Union Square.

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 1,300 feet northwest of Union Square.

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 2,200 feet northwest of Union Square.

Places in the Area

Packington Estate

Neighborhood

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The Packington Estate is a large council estate in Islington, London.

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.

Hoxton

Suburb

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Hoxton is an area in the London Borough of Hackney, England. It was historically in the county of Middlesex until 1889. Hoxton lies north-east of the City of London, is considered to be a part of London's East End and was once part of the civil parish and subsequent Metropolitan Borough of Shoreditch, prior to its incorporation into Hackney.

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