Established in 1995, The Absolute Print shop at 48-50 Junction Road occupies a visually prominent corner on the west side of Junction Road where it meets with Bredgar Road. With a wide range of clients from students to local authorities and hospitals, Absolute Print has established itself as an excellent print shop that prides itself on the quality of its services and has become a popular hub within the local community.

The shopfront and building facade above had been neglected over the years, not befitting of its location in the St. John's Grove conservation area. The project included the replacement of the shopfront to the two adjacent units, as well as removal of ceramic tiles to the facade, with renovation to the rear masonry. Large glazed panels provide good visibility into the shop, as well as reducing the need for artificial lighting.

It is intended by Islington Council that replacement of the 50 Junction Road shopfront and significant refurbishment of the adjacent 48 Junction Road shopfront, will provide the stimulus for positive change and renewal of the property, benefiting the wider area. The effects of this are already being been, with increased sales reported by a number of retailers.

The first terraces appeared in Junction Road in the 1850s. In 1901, commercial uses of the properties along Junction Road included a fishmonger (Morton William) at no. 3, a cheesemonger at no. 5, and a butchers at no. 9.

48 Junction Rd was historically a photographic studio called ‘Gorsuch’s Studio’, while 50 Junction Rd appears to have been residential. The Victorian buildings that can be seen in the photographs from 1904, shown left, were at one stage demolished, perhaps following World War II bomb damage, and the majority of the block was replaced by the current building which has a more modern pared down detailing. The only shop that appears to have a significant amount of original features are at 36 Junction Road, at the opposite end of the block. This shop appears to have an original Victorian ‘style’ awning with a simple plain detailing to the fascia.

Prior to the refurbishment, the shop at 48 Junction Road included a large fascia sign over frameless glazed windows, with a central door, all set within a somewhat tired looking powder coated aluminium perimeter frame.