since. In 2003, traffic calming measures were introduced along the road to reduce the volume and speed of traffic. After changes in 2019 to the layout of Highbury Corner, there was a substantial increase in vehicles rat running along Liverpool Road and other nearby roads to avoid the disruption caused by the new layout, resulting in significantly increased noise and pollution. Residents are lobbying Islington Council for mitigation measures. See also List of people from Islington Islington Museum Islington Local History Centre Business Design Centre Upper Street Islington High Street Barnsbury Angel, London The Angel, Islington Holloway Road References Further reading External links Charles Booth's London website Streets in the London Borough of Islington Islington