Travels in..Angel

Angel, Islington may be well known for Upper Street's seemingly endless strip of pubs and clubs, but there is a lot more to this little section of North London than maybe meets the eye. While the West End may be the home of London theatre, even I was suprised to find that some of the most well known theatres were based in Angel. Famous venues such as Sadler's Wells and the Almedia mingle quite happily with off beat comedy venues such as the Hen and Chicken's Theatre.

Angel also holds a special place in my heart as the home of my favourite film attraction, the Screen on the Green. I've had many a good night here and it's a top reccomendation for the summertime. The only bad thing I could say about it is the escalators, they're by far the longest in London and that would be okay if I didn't keep forgetting about it when I start walking up there during the rush hour.

Shopping is of course another favourite activity in Angel and I much prefer taking my time here than rushing around Regent St; alongside the many boutiques and charity shops the impressive N1 shopping centre caters for everyobody's needs. One of the most unusual things about Angel, is that you can find a working farm there! The Frightliners Farm was founded in 1972 and today boasts an impressive amount of animals from chickens and geese, to rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas and chipmunks.

So, there you have it, Angel in a nutshell.