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Stay safe in very hot weather

Very hot weather is expected for the next few days. A red heat-health alert (the highest level) is in place for London on Wednesday and Thursday.  

Hot weather can be dangerous and can cause serious illness. Stay safe and look out for others who may be particularly vulnerable to the heat. Read advice on GOV.UK

Cool spaces

There are local cool spaces that are free and open to everyone. Visit them to rest, drink water and stay cool. Find a cool space near you

Access Islington hubs 

North and South Access Islington hubs are closed due to the hot weather. The Central Hub is open for urgent, in-person support, until 4pm today (Wednesday 24 June) but avoid travelling unless it is essential. 

You can still access our services online and you can call us on 020 7527 2000 if you need to speak to someone. 

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Heritage

From finding out about exhibitions and talks at Islington Museum to exploring the wealth of resources we have on the borough at the Islington Archives, here's where you can discover more about Islington's vibrant past.

  • Islington Museum

    From exhibitions, talks, events and much, much more, explore Islington's past with us

  • Islington Archives

    Islington Archives has a wide range of resources on the history of the borough, including books, maps, illustrations, newspapers and archive material

  • Heritage learning

    From educational sessions to school visits, find out how we can help pupils and students explore the history of Islington

  • Heritage events

    Find out about and book our upcoming events

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