Tracking a street through time

Find out more about a high street's past by finding the signs that tells its story. Choose a date and then select an image on the right to discover more about Upper Street's history

1811 | 1908 | 2001

Upper Street, Islington, London (2001)

2001 - a modern artery

This is how Upper Street looks today. As with any high street, it is lined with shops and restaurants and animated by a constant stream of traffic.

Go to the top of the page and select one of small images on the right to find more about the street.

Select a new date from the top of the page or an image from below.

Local churches	Transportation overload	Architectural styles
Public houses	Restaurant culture