Credit for this entry to:
Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
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
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Highbury Barn
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Highbury Barn
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