Highbury Barn, famous London pleasure resort, 1861-1871.
Historic site - London Borough of Islington
This plaque is no longer in situ. Our picture is taken from 'London Plaques' by Derek Sumeray and John Sheppard, Shire Publications.
N5, Highbury Park, 26, Highbury Barn Pub
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Highbury Barn
Long a rural pleasure resort for Londoners it became notorious in 1861, when ...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Highbury Barn
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