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Post by danb on Oct 25, 2021 16:07:11 GMT
Which tube station is my best bet for the Almeida? It looks pretty equidistant to Angel and H&I but any advice gratefully received. It’s from the POV of the shortest/most direct route possible. I just know my son will be mithering to see Spring Awakening so I may as well put the planning in now. Thanks.
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Post by princeton on Oct 25, 2021 16:12:46 GMT
It is indeed pretty much equidistant from both Angel and H&A. Depending on which line you are using Angel is probably easier to get out of (fewer tunnels) and it's a slightly nicer walk past Islington Green - but it's really down to which of those is easiest for you to get to.
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Post by Forrest on Oct 25, 2021 16:50:38 GMT
danb , I second princeton, get out at Angel, walk to the Almeida and enjoy the view. (Though there really is no wrong choice there, it's a walk on Upper Street either way, and that is *very* pretty, but the Angel side of it is perhaps a tiny bit prettier.)
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Post by TallPaul on Oct 25, 2021 17:07:55 GMT
If you're wondering what mithering is, Forrest, it's a word used in the north (and by expats on missionary work). If his mithering didn't work, Dan's son would have the monk on. |
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Post by peggs on Oct 25, 2021 18:09:43 GMT
I always go to Angel too, it's practically impossible to get lost going from there and I'm very good at getting lost.
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Post by couldileaveyou on Oct 25, 2021 18:12:28 GMT
wow I was about to suggest Highbury and Islington, but I'm clearly in the minority. And I live next to the Victoria Line...
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Post by danb on Oct 25, 2021 18:54:12 GMT
If you're wondering what mithering is, Forrest, it's a word used in the north (and by expats on missionary work). If his mithering didn't work, Dan's son would have the monk on. “Some other northern words are Parkin & Fettle.” thanks Vic x |
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Post by Forrest on Oct 25, 2021 19:58:18 GMT
If you're wondering what mithering is, Forrest , it's a word used in the north (and by expats on missionary work). If his mithering didn't work, Dan's son would have the monk on. I love the English lesson, TallPaul! :) <3 (And, yes, I googled "mithering", of course I did!) |
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Post by Forrest on Oct 25, 2021 19:58:53 GMT
I always go to Angel too, it's practically impossible to get lost going from there and I'm very good at getting lost. ...and this sounds just like me! :) High five, peggs! |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Oct 26, 2021 7:30:30 GMT
No one mentioned downhill from H & I whereas uphill from Angel?
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Post by cavocado on Oct 26, 2021 8:26:26 GMT
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Post by n1david on Oct 26, 2021 8:29:13 GMT
The 4, 43, 30 and 19 all link Angel with Highbury & Islington station. St Marys Church the stop for all of them. I've lived here for 25 years and never noticed it being uphill from Angel to H&I, but maybe I've just got used to it. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2021 10:46:04 GMT
No one mentioned downhill from H & I whereas uphill from Angel? I wouldn't really call it uphill, it's barely noticeable. Not a difficult or long walk in either direction. |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Oct 26, 2021 11:31:19 GMT
No one mentioned downhill from H & I whereas uphill from Angel? I wouldn't really call it uphill, it's barely noticeable. Not a difficult or long walk in either direction. Sorry I was just being silly. If you are going via Angel any uphill on the way is offset by an easy journey on the return to Angel |
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Post by lichtie on Oct 26, 2021 11:41:43 GMT
Other one to watch out for at H&I is if it's match day at the Emirates. And personally I think there's better food/drink options coming up from Angel if that's something to consider.
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Post by stevemar on Oct 26, 2021 15:23:22 GMT
I’d definitely choose the line which is easiest for you (I personally dislike changing lines and walking for ages around crowded tunnels).
Angel is a nicer walk past shops and restaurants. Definitely more mainstream and gentrified. Never noticed any slope!
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Oct 26, 2021 15:41:07 GMT
The road connecting Angel tube and the theatre isn't called 'upper' street for nothing?
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Post by stevemar on Oct 26, 2021 15:51:55 GMT
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Post by n1david on Oct 26, 2021 16:31:51 GMT
The road connecting Angel tube and the theatre isn't called 'upper' street for nothing? But that's in comparison to Essex Road, which used to be called Lower Street, because it went downhill towards Hackney Brook and the Lea Valley. |
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Post by theglenbucklaird on Oct 26, 2021 16:55:47 GMT
Oh but that six metre increase comes all at once as you round the corner. Like climbing the Eiger |
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Post by peggs on Oct 26, 2021 20:12:14 GMT
My three years at uni in the north paid off, I didn't have to think twice about the meaning of the northern words!
Now considering counting walking to the almeida extra exercise now i know it's uphill, more points.
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Post by stevemar on Oct 26, 2021 20:28:26 GMT
And don’t forget 27 steps more if you are in the Circle!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 26, 2021 21:42:37 GMT
The 4, 43, 30 and 19 all link Angel with Highbury & Islington station. St Marys Church the stop for all of them. I've lived here for 25 years and never noticed it being uphill from Angel to H&I, but maybe I've just got used to it. I was thinking the same thing. I’ve never noticed the incline, but you do get to walk past both Gails and Ottolenghi if you walk from Angel, and Belle Epoch if you walk from H&I. |
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Post by londonpostie on Oct 27, 2021 1:34:58 GMT
If you have time, perhaps walk to Upper Street (Angel end) via the towpath on the Regents Canal.
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Post by danb on Oct 27, 2021 9:38:20 GMT
Perhaps we could jog back to Paddington on said path instead of getting the tube?
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