The exhibition, 'Undercurrent: Islington's Lost Waterways', at Islington Museum, explores the history of the area's buried rivers and how they once provided naturally carbonated mineral waters that drew visitors. The opening of artificially carbonated water led to the decline of these wells. The display features glass cases containing artifacts and illustrations, alongside modern interactive elements like a digital display meant to simulate dowsing for water. Despite being a brief teaser of Islington's rich waterway history, it may inspire guests to seek out more comprehensive histories through books.
The exhibition highlights how Sadlers Wells got its name from the natural springs, and the decline of these wells due to artificially carbonated water.
The exhibition serves as a brief introduction to Islington's hidden rivers, showcasing how they were once vital but later became dumping grounds.
The digital display in the exhibition, though based on dowsing, invites visitors to engage interactively, bridging art and the concept of buried rivers.
Overall, the exhibition is visually interesting but might encourage visitors to seek further information on Islington's waterways through additional reading.
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