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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Ruth Bloomfield

Living in Barnsbury: area guide to Islington's under-the-radar A-lister enclave

Little about the Caledonian Road, a relentless mile and a half of greasy spoons and convenience stores with the crumbling walls of HMP Pentonville at its heart, suggests that it is the gateway to one of London’s most aspirational enclaves.

But step off the main drag and you will find yourself instantly immersed in the quiet luxury of Barnsbury, a land of dreamy Georgian townhouses and manicured garden squares.

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