Islington

[ iz-ling-tuh n ]

/ ˈɪz lɪŋ tən /

a borough of N London, England.

Example sentences from the Web for islington

He was an expert swordsman, and won several prizes at the tournaments in Scotland and at Islington.

Trooper Bluegum at the Dardanelles |Oliver Hogue
An address was read, in which it was stated that Islington is the largest parish in England in population.

Speeches and Addresses of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales: 1863-1888 |Edward VII
Folly-lane (now Islington) was a narrow country lane, with fields and gardens on both sides.

Recollections of Old Liverpool |A Nonagenarian
Islington is a suffragan bishopric in the diocese of London.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 14, Slice 8 |Various

As the place was Islington, the month June, and the year 1718, we conceive the surroundings as being countrified and pleasant.

A Thin Ghost and Others |M. R. (Montague Rhodes) James

Islington

/ (ˈɪzlɪŋtən) /

a borough of N Greater London. Pop: 180 100 (2003 est). Area: 16 sq km (6 sq miles)