List of people from the London Borough of Islington

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The following is a list of those who were born in the London Borough of Islington, or have dwelt within the borders of the modern borough (in alphabetical order):

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Holloway, London</span> Human settlement in England

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Simon Pegg</span> English actor (born 1970)

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Shiver (Coldplay song)</span> 2000 single by Coldplay

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Guy Berryman</span> Scottish bassist (born 1978)

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Jonny Buckland</span> British guitarist (born 1977)

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Will Champion</span> English drummer (born 1978)

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Highbury Fields</span>

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Union Chapel, Islington</span> Church in London, England

Union Chapel is a working Congregational church, live-entertainment venue and charity drop-in centre for the homeless in Islington, London, England. Built in the late 19th century in the Gothic revival style, the church is a Grade I-listed building. It is at the north end of Upper Street, near Highbury Fields.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lovers in Japan</span> 2008 single by Coldplay

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Daisy Edgar-Jones</span> English actress (born 1998)

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