Peacock Inn, Islington

The site you are approaching on Islington High Street holds centuries of history as a major staging post for travelers. The original Peacock Inn stood here from fifteen sixty-four until nineteen sixty-two, serving as a vital stop for mail coaches heading out of London. In the era of horse-drawn travel, this stretch of road was home to a famous row of inns, including the neighboring Angel Inn, where coaches would pause to change horses and allow passengers to find food and shelter before continuing their long journeys.