Long a rural pleasure resort for Londoners it became notorious in 1861, when Edward Giovanelli demolished the old buildings and built a lavish pleasure ground which attracted large crowds, including criminals, pick-pockets and, horror, students. In 1869 some students from Bart's Hospital caused a riot. The local residents had had enough and by 1871 Giovanelli had lost his licence and eventually the pleasure gardens were built over. The Cat's Meat Shop carries an 1865 description of "night out in Highbury".
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Highbury Barn
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Highbury Barn
This plaque is no longer in situ. Our picture is taken from 'London Plaques' ...
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Brown Lenox & Co
Created as Brown & Co, by Samuel Brown, a Naval Captain. Became Brown Lenox & Co in 1828 following Brown going into partnership with his cousin, Samuel Lenox in 1806. The West Ferry Road ...
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Angel Inn, near Smithfield Angel Inn
We can't identify this pub.
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John Morley
Manufacturer with premises in Nottingham and a warehouse and offices in London. Father of Samuel Morley. Our Picture Source gives much information about his life and confirms that he was born in ...
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