Erection date: 11/6/2011
Near this site during the Peasants' Revolt, 1381, Highbury Manor was burnt and destroyed.
London Borough of Islington
Islington People's Plaque
Plaque unveiled by Tony Benn.
N5, Highbury Park, 26, Highbury Barn Pub
Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk
This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Peasants' Revolt & Highbury Manor
It was built for the Lord of the Priory of St John of Jerusalem. The site may...
The revolt grew out of the increasing severity of the poll taxes imposed on t...
This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Peasants' Revolt & Highbury Manor
The Islington Book of Remembrance is an impressive undertaking: the database ...
This section lists the other memorials at the same location as the memorial on this page:
Peasants' Revolt & Highbury Manor
The 3 black plaques are low down on the pilasters between the windows. 'Tailor Alley' can be seen to the left of our main photo. 'Burton'...
Greater London Council Washington Irving, 1783 - 1859, American writer, lived here.
Above this large, plain, plaque there is a small ornate stone with "G.S." on a shield surrounded with foliage, quite badly damaged. Whic...
Clayhall Tea House stood near here - a famous place of refreshment in the 18th century. Bow Heritage Trail
A.M.D.G. stands for Ad Maiorem Dei Gloriam (For the greater glory of God). It is the motto of the Society of Jesus (Jesuits).
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