Kingsland High Street Since The Opening Of Dalston Junction Station In 1865, The Area Has Become Known As Dalston, Editorial Image

Historically part of the county of Middlesex, the area is within the London Borough of Hackney. Kingsland derives its name from being the hunting grounds of a Tudor royal residence at Newington Green – hence King's Lands. The North London Railway was opened in 1865, and adopted Dalston Junction as the name of the junction and new station – one of the most important on the line, since it connected directly with the City. Over time, the area round the junction became known by the name of the station – a common phenomenon in London.