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(Hi)stories

Find out about the history of the park, listen to people's memories, explore what's in the archives and listen to some of the sounds you'll find in the park.

The History

​Originally there was just a teahouse next to a wood, then a tavern. The site of Finsbury Park has entertained Londoners for more than 250 years.

People's Stories

Hear people's stories and memories of Finsbury Park and find out how the place has changed over the years. 

From the Archives ​​​​​​​

​Watch old and new documentaries, look through images and material from the archives - discover things you never knew about Finsbury Park.

Soundscapes​​​​​​​​

​Stop and have a listen to some of the weird and wonderful sounds you'll hear in Finsbury Park - from tennis to trains, from birdsong to basketball...

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