Roz Currie, Curator
Islington has less open space than any other London borough –its twelve adventure playgrounds are vital in providing a place for the children of Islington to play. This exhibition explores the story of the adventure playground movement in Islington. It was curated by Jordan James of Islington Play Association as part of the ‘PLAY, PAST, PRESENT AND IN PERPETUITY’ project funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund.
The exhibition includes banners made by the children of the playgrounds, archive photographs from the history of IPA, and a film reflecting the early story of the organisation.
There is also a den which all visitors to the museum have helped build, change and make their own…
To find out more about Adventure Playgrounds in Islington please visit the IPA website or look on Islington Council’s website
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