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11/05/2016 in angel.london Brighter Charity Entertainment Older people Uncategorised

A HARD ACT TO FOLLOW…

The trouble with doing your absolute best is that it’s almost impossible to top. Well…after five of our pubs cooked and delivered the most splendid three-course feast for war veterans’ VE Day celebrations in 2015, we’re asking all of you,…

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21/04/2022 in angel.london Business Entertainment Food & Drink Shopping Stronger Uncategorised

All the new businesses in the Angel

From bars, restaurants and coffee shops to art galleries and independent retailers, the Angel town centre is alive with new businesses that have opened in recent months. Check out all the new venues by clicking on the link below: https://mailchi.mp/16c518358e86/latest-news-from-angellondon-4883825

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23/07/2021 in Entertainment Events Food & Drink Shopping Uncategorised

Angel Central Summer Fete: 29 July – 1 Aug

The refurbishment works at Angel Central are now complete. From more seating and dining space to planting and sustainable initiatives, the new centre is open and hive of activity. To celebrate, Angel Central is holding a Summer Fete from 29th July to 1st August featuring four days…

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30/10/2017 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment

Angel Day will make it a razzle-dazzle Christmas

This year’s sparkling all-Angel Christmas lights switch-on will be at 5pm on Saturday November 18 when we shall be holding the first ever Angel Day. In partnership with Angel Central we will be celebrating all that’s good about the Angel,…

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29/07/2022 in angel.london Brighter Business Entertainment Events Food & Drink Music Stronger Theatre

Angel Loves Summer events programme 2022 is live!

This year angel.london is loving summer. To celebrate, we’re hosting a programme of amazing FREE activities and events throughout August exclusively for those who work in the Angel. It’s our way of saying thank you for being part of the area. From cocktail…

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Winter Guide
07/11/2023 in Christmas Community Entertainment Festival Glow in the Angel Music Shopping

Angel Winter Guide – out now!

Christmas has come early with the release of the Angel Islington Winter Guide 2023! Packed with everything you need to know about some of the neighbourhood’s key festive events including our Glow in the Angel spectacular (November 18), Yuletide fun…

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13/07/2018 in angel.london Business Entertainment Events Shopping Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Angel Central. Summer events on the lawn!

Our friends at Angel Central are all ready for the summer holidays with its lawn in place complete with super-duper branded deckchairs!  The lawn will also be the location for a whole range of performers over the summer holiday period…

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09/11/2018 in angel.london Brighter Business Entertainment Events Shopping Stronger Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Angel Day (inc. Christmas lights switch-on): Saturday 17 November!

The Angel is set to sparkle on Saturday 17th November as our annual Angel Day will be taking place. A range of music and entertainment  will be taking place throughout the afternoon around the Angel including Angel Central, Upper Street,…

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17/04/2018 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment Stronger Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Cultural Performances in Angel: May 2018

Spring has sprung and our arts and cultural venues are celebrating with a range of shows that will no doubt have visitors flocking to Angel throughout May 2018. Check out performances that cover everything from breakdancing to puppetry and drama…

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25/11/2019 in angel.london Brighter Christmas Entertainment Events Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Festive shows and events in the Angel

The festive season brings an abundance of shows, events and performances to the Angel.  Below is just a selection of what’s on offer over the coming month! CHAPEL MARKET Saturday 30 November – Chapel Market Christmas Cracker! To celebrate the…

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02/07/2019 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment Environment Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Free LGBT History walks (and more) in Islington

As part of the ‘Islington Pride’ project, the wonderful Islington Guided Walks organisation is holding a number of FREE walking tours of different parts of Islington, uncovering the LGBT history of each of the areas. The walks commence at 11am…

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19/10/2018 in Brighter Charity Entertainment Events Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – FUNDRAISING GUIDED WALK AROUND ANGEL: SUNDAY 21 OCTOBER

Looking to discover more about the Angel’s past?  Well, get your walking shoes on and join a special guided walk around the area and support the Mayor of Islington’s Charities at the same time! This year Clerkenwell & Islington Guides’…

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25/09/2018 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment Events Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Shows and Performance in Angel: October 2018

The wonderful arts and cultural venues in the Angel will be hosting a wide range of shows through October.  Check out what’s coming up next month including the spine-tingling London Horror Festival at the Old Red Lion Theatre! OLD RED…

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16/05/2018 in angel.london Brighter Business Entertainment Stronger Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Shows and performances across Angel in June 2018

With summer now just around the corner our arts and cultural venues will be hosting a wide range of shows bringing visitors to Angel throughout June.  Check out what’s coming up next month:   OLD RED LION THEATRE – www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk/theatre.html Until…

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20/03/2019 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment Events Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Shows and Performances in the Angel: April 2019

The wonderful arts and cultural venues in the Angel will be hosting a wide range of shows over the coming month. Check out below for a selection of what’s coming up in April 2019.   SADLER’S WELLS – www.sadlerswells.com 4…

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23/11/2018 in Brighter Entertainment Events Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Shows and performances in the Angel: Dec 2018 / Jan 2019

The wonderful arts and cultural venues in the Angel will be hosting a wide range of shows through the festive season.  Check out what’s coming up in the next month or so, including the return of Simon Russell Beale to…

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25/01/2019 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment Events Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Shows and performances in the Angel: Feb 2019

The wonderful arts and cultural venues in the Angel will be hosting a wide range of shows over the coming month. Check out what’s coming up in February 2019. OLD RED LION THEATRE – www.oldredliontheatre.co.uk/theatre.html 3 – 9 February  …

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11/04/2019 in angel.london Entertainment Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Shows and Performances in the Angel! May 2019

The wonderful arts and cultural venues in the Angel will be hosting a wide range of shows over the coming month. Check out below for a selection of what’s on…   ALMEIDA – www.almeida.co.uk Until 1 June – Three Sisters…

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29/05/2018 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment Events Shopping Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – Summer lawn returns to Angel Central

As the weather warms up, our friends at Angel Central are getting ready for summer with the installation of their lovely summer lawn.   The lawn, and its super-duper branded deckchairs, offers a great place to relax in the summer…

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23/03/2018 in Brighter Entertainment Theatre

BRIGHTER – Theatre & Dance Performances in Angel : April 2018

We all know that Angel is perfect for a cultured evening and as such our theatres and performance venues bring thousands of visitors to our area each month.   To make sure you are ‘in the know’, here’s a summary…

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17/07/2019 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment Events Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – What’s on in the Angel this August

August brings an abundance of shows, events and performances to the Angel.  Below is just a selection of what our cultural venues have to offer over the coming month…   KING’S HEAD THEATRE – www.kingsheadtheatre.com Until 24 August – Southern…

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20/06/2019 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment Events Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER – What’s on in the Angel: July 2019

Whatever month of the year, the Angel abounds with a variety of shows and performances to tickle the tastebuds of those who love a cultural fix.  Here’s a selection of what’s going on in July 2019.   OLD RED LION…

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21/08/2019 in angel.london Brighter Cleaner Entertainment Environment Events Safer Uncategorised

BRIGHTER: London Car Free Day: Sunday 22 September

London Car Free Day takes on Sunday 22 September and Islington is taking part with the creation of a ‘Big Play Street’. A section of St John Street between Clerkenwell Road and Charterhouse Street will be shut to through traffic and is open for…

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28/01/2020 in angel.london Business Business Design Centre Entertainment Events Theatre Uncategorised

BRIGHTER: Shows and events in the Angel in the coming month

The next month brings an abundance of shows, events and performances to the Angel.  Below is just a selection of what’s on offer over the coming month, including ‘Sampled’ the dance taster festival at Sadler’s Wells.   Business Design Centre…

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09/12/2016 in angel.london Brighter Cleaner Entertainment Safer Uncategorised

Business (as best) as usual

A high-viz jacket is never far away but we’re delighted to welcome shoppers and diners back to Camden Passage. And we’d like to say a BIG thank you to all the businesses and organisations who have rolled up their sleeves…

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08/02/2016 in Angel Police Team angel.london Entertainment Safer

CHEERS TO OUR PUBWATCH

We know our angel.london PubWatch is good, but it’s great to hear it called the best in London. Islington’s Licensing officer Kevin Blenkinsopp said recently that according to the Met, we’re the ‘model PubWatch group for London.’  Representing all the…

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11/09/2017 in Brighter Entertainment Uncategorised

Cheese Street festival in Chapel Market

A festival of all things cheese 24th September and 1st October 2017 10am-3pm at the Penton Street end of the market. London and regional cheese makers, cheese tastings, cheese pairings, cheese street food, cheese rolling, cheese angels, live music, butter making, and more. Cheese tastings and workshops with La Fromagerie, Pistachio and Pickle and…

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13/11/2017 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment

Countdown to Angel Day

Give your Christmas a sparkling start at Angel Day this Saturday November 18 by celebrating all that’s good at Angel. We’ve got Father Christmas, his elves and reindeer, Puss in Boots, street entertainers, music, hot chestnuts and the all-Angel Christmas…

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11/10/2021 in Business Business Design Centre Christmas Entertainment Events Food & Drink Shopping

Country Living Christmas Fair – 10-14 November

After a year’s hiatus, one of the Business Design Centre’s most popular public events – the Country Living Christmas Fair – is back next month. Running from the 10th to 14th November, the bespoke event will feature over 450 small businesses offering everything from stocking fillers to festive hampers….

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08/02/2016 in angel.london Entertainment

ENTREE MARCO PIERRE WHITE

Entree Marco Pierre White…     PIC/flyer As well as being able to eat your way around the globe at the Angel, you can now dine out on the cuisine of of a number of celebrity chefs right on your…

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Sadler's Wells
23/02/2024 in Entertainment Festival Theatre

Exciting new shows announced for 2024

Get ready for a fresh batch of song, dance and theatre with new season announcements from some of Angel’s iconic arts venues. Here’s a taster… Sadler’s Wells The Flamenco Festival returns this summer for its 19th edition, with seven UK premieres and performances from…

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25/11/2015 in Architecture Entertainment Theatre

Free Festival of Culture at Islington Square Dec 4-6

A spectacular Festival of Culture will be held at Islington Square, the former sorting and post office on Upper Street for one weekend only 4-6 December 2015. The festival will showcase well-known music and comedy acts, together with gospel choirs…

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08/04/2021 in angel.london Brighter Business COVID-19 Entertainment Food & Drink Uncategorised

Get set for alfresco dining in the Angel!

Alfresco dining in the Angel is set to return from the 12 April and we’ve had reports that venues are booking up quickly for the opening weeks. So if you’re looking to book an outdoor business meeting, catch up with…

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08/02/2016 in Angel Police Team Awards Entertainment Safer

IT’S OFFICIAL – THE ANGEL IS A SAFE NIGHT OUT

We’re celebrating because Angel has been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag which means we’re an enjoyable AND a safe night out. It’s the third year running that tough spot-check inspectors have praised our close and effective partnership with bars, pubs,…

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Flyer showing the community festival details
27/06/2023 in Community Entertainment

Line-up announced for ‘Celebrate Islington Community Festival’

Drumming, dancing, ukuleles and more will be entertaining people at the vibrant ‘Celebrate Islington Community Festival’ next month. Free fun, stalls, and food and drink will be taking over Islington Town Hall in Upper Street on Wednesday, July 12 from 5.45pm-9pm. The festival…

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30/08/2017 in Awards Charity Entertainment

LOCAL FILM CHARITY NOMINATED FOR BIG AWARD

UK-wide education charity Into Film, and an angel.london member, is appealing for your votes after reaching the finals of the National Lottery Awards. Into Film is competing against six others in the Best Education Project category. They’ve already beaten off…

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11/05/2016 in Angel Police Team Brighter Entertainment Safer

LOCAL PUB GOES THE EXTRA MILE

A motorcyclist says he owes his life to quick-thinking customers of an angel.london pub who rushed outside after a crash to hoist up a large van crushing his chest. Thirty-eight-year-old Daniel Brennan was riding up Pentonville Road when he skidded…

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30/01/2018 in angel.london Entertainment Safer

Making sure Angel is a fun but safe night out

Islington Council updates its Licensing Policy every five years and angel.london PubWatch Group is part of the consultation process. Our recommendations are included in the final document which became effective from 1 January 2018.

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26/10/2021 in angel.london Business Council COVID-19 COVID-19 Entertainment Events Food & Drink Grants Stronger Uncategorised

New Hospitality Grant from Islington Council

The hospitality sector in Islington is an integral part of the borough’s identity and key to rebuilding the local economy. It is for this reason that Islington Council is opening its Hospitality Grants Scheme today (26 October). The new Grant…

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Flight Club
30/06/2023 in Entertainment Food & Drink Offers

Offer: 25% off at Flight Club Islington

Whether it’s a Big Fish, Little Fish, Double-In or Double-Out you can now have a shot at the bullseye for less with Flight Club Islington’s Neighbourhood Discount offer. The social darts hub is offering 25% off food, drink and gaming…

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Birdies
30/06/2023 in Entertainment Food & Drink Offers Uncategorised

Offer: Crazy golf for £1 at Birdies

Who doesn’t love a birthday bash? Birdies that’s who. The crazy golf emporium at Angel Central shopping centre is celebrating the milestone by offering anyone working in the local area a round for £1 at its Big Birthday Bash on…

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13/12/2017 in Brighter Entertainment

Our Avenue of Lights

It’s the first time ever that trees in Upper Street have been wrapped with festive lights and this year we’re thrilled to have illuminated trees the length of the BID area. Our Christmas lights have been the talk of the…

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12/11/2015 in Entertainment Theatre

SHOWING OFF!

What would Victorian music hall stars Marie Lloyd and Champagne Charlie say knowing today’s bright young things were following in their foosteps, treading on their boards? Well, not boards exactly. More concrete. The unfinished site of the former Collins music…

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30/08/2017 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment

Sign up for our mouth-wateringly good lunchtime walks

How can we get everyone working at Angel fitter, more engaged with the area, meeting other businesses, and improve air quality all at the same time? Lunchtime walks, of course. We’ve teamed up with Clerkenwell & Islington Guides Association to…

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28/08/2018 in angel.london Brighter Business Entertainment Events Food & Drink Shopping Stronger Uncategorised

STRONGER – Camden Passage ‘End of Summer (mini) Festival’ – Saturday 22 September

Camden Passage and the streets around will come alive on Saturday 22 September when businesses and traders will be coming together to create a mini-festival. There will be lots going on in the Passage including music, entertainment and free ‘tasters’ and…

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26/11/2018 in angel.london Business Entertainment Events Food & Drink halo Shopping Stronger Theatre

STRONGER – halo, the angel.london offer scheme launches!

We are delighted to announce that ‘halo’, our new offer scheme for anyone working in the Angel, is now live! All employees in the Angel can register online for a FREE halo card at www.halocard.london.  Please pass on this link…

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10/10/2018 in angel.london Business Entertainment Food & Drink Shopping Stronger Uncategorised

STRONGER – halo, the new angel.london offer scheme

Do you want to promote your business to the lucrative local worker market to encourage new and repeat custom? halo, our new offer scheme for local employees, gives you the opportunity to do this by providing an offer for inclusion in the scheme.  Employees…

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26/02/2019 in Angel Police Team angel.london Brighter Business Cleaner Entertainment Environment halo Research Safer Stronger Tfl Theatre Transport Uncategorised

STRONGER – Inside Angel, Spring 2019 edition

We are delighted to have published our latest edition of ‘Inside Angel’, our quarterly publication giving businesses the lowdown on all that’s going on in the Angel. The spring 2019 edition includes a round up of the great results our…

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16/04/2019 in angel.london Brighter Business Entertainment Stronger Tfl Theatre Transport Uncategorised

STRONGER – Our latest newsletter

Our latest newsletter has been published.  The newsletter covers the Easter recycling and business waste collection timetables, changes to the traffic system at Highbury and much more.     To view the newsletter CLICK HERE

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10/05/2018 in angel.london Awards Entertainment Food & Drink Shopping Stronger Theatre Uncategorised

STRONGER – Time Out Love London Awards 2018: Angel Winners!

Congratulations to all the businesses in the Angel BID area that were successful in the Time Out ‘Love London’ Awards 2018. The Time Out Love London Awards celebrate the best in the capital and the public can vote for the…

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15/07/2019 in Angel Police Team angel.london Brighter Business Business Design Centre CCTV Cleaner Council Entertainment Environment Events halo Recycling Research Safer Shopping Stronger Tfl Theatre Transport Uncategorised

STRONGER: Inside Angel – Summer 2019 edition published

We are delighted to publish the latest edition of ‘Inside Angel’, our quarterly publication giving businesses the lowdown on all that’s going on in the Angel. The summer 2019 edition includes a round up of activities and initiatives in the…

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06/10/2022 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment Events Music Stronger

The Angel is all set to ‘Glow’ on Thursday 17 November

We are delighted to confirm that our ‘Glow in the Angel’ event, that includes the switching on of the festive lights in the Angel, will take place on Thursday 17 November.  We are working with partners to create a series of activities…

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13/11/2015 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment

THERE’S A TWINKLE IN THE AIR….IT’S THE ANGEL CHRISTMAS LIST

December 4-20 10am-6pm Angel Christmas Market, Islington Green  Back by popular demand, angel.london & Clever Creations present the Angel’s most vibrant and festive outdoor Christmas Market for two whole weeks on Islington Green. Stocked with top quality, hand-picked, must-see designers & exhibitors…

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Islington Festival
28/06/2023 in Community Entertainment Music

Van Gogh-inspired programme for Islington Festival of Music and Art

Reflections glistening on the waters of the Rhône captured at night by Vincent Van Gogh is the stunning inspiration for this year’s Islington Festival of Music and Art. The painting, Starry Night Over The Rhône, celebrates both France and night-time,…

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04/10/2016 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

It’s what you, our members, think of us that counts most – but these are some of the things other people say 2016 endorsed by Mayor of London Saddiq Khan for reducing crime, creating a better place to live and…

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01/04/2022 in angel.london Brighter Business Business Design Centre Entertainment Events Food & Drink Music Stronger Theatre Uncategorised

What’s on in the Angel – April 2022

From the capital’s largest real chocolate Easter eggs to a new exhibition exploring how craft shapes global cultures, the coming month is jam-packed full of events, shows, gigs, and activities in the Angel. Find out all the details by clicking…

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14/02/2022 in angel.london Brighter Business Entertainment Events Music Theatre Uncategorised

What’s on in the Angel – Feb / March 2022

As the Angel returns to full effect in all its glory, we’re pleased to launch a new monthly ‘What’s On’ guide to the town centre. CLICK ON THE VENUE NAME FOR MORE INFO… THEATRE & PERFORMANCE Kings Head Theatre – To celebrate…

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17/05/2022 in angel.london Brighter Business Business Design Centre Entertainment Events Food & Drink Music Theatre

What’s on in the Angel – May / June 2022

From parties to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee to new art exhibitions, the coming month is jam-packed full of events, shows, gigs, and activities in the Angel. Find out all the details by clicking the link below: https://mailchi.mp/c1d391aa049e/latest-news-from-angellondon-4883954

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08/02/2016 in angel.london Brighter Entertainment

WHO’S HERE, HOW AND WHY?

Did you know there are 60,000 people a day using Angel tube and Thursday is our new Friday? Always on the lookout for ways we can help boost your business we commissioned a footfall survey recently to identify our busiest…

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