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The Origins of the Society |
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On February 4th 1970 the Islington Society wrote to the Council warning them that the Northampton Estate might have plans afoot which would involve demolishing most of the Victorian villas on the land bounded by Alwyne Villas, Alwyne Place and Alwyne Road, and replacing them with three-storey houses in Alwyne Villas and Alwyne Place and five -storey flats in Alwyne Road, where the ground falls away sharply. |
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What we do
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The principal aim of the Society is to conserve the special character of Canonbury by opposing incongruous redevelopment or building alterations and promoting changes which might enhance Canonbury. |
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Any residents of the Canonbury geographical area may become members of the Society. The Society's constitution also enables the Committee to admit non-residents to membership, provided they have had some close association with Canonbury. The annual subscription is £1 but contibutions above this figure are welcomed.
Either print out this page, using the above print button, and return to the mentioned address, or click here to download the Membership Application Form |
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VICTORY FOR ESSEX ROAD POST OFFICE |
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Successes and Achievements
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Efforts by the Canonbury Society and other groups paid off recently when the Essex Road Post Office was saved. The Canonbury Society would like to thank all those who participated in the campaign to keep the post office open by signing the petition, writing letters and joining in the protest against closing this vital community institution. Long live the Essex Road Post Office!
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Housing development plans dropped |
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Successes and Achievements
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Plans for a huge new housing development on the site of the Ford dealership at 85 Canonbury Road have been withdrawn by the developers. |
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The Society