Author Archives: William Perrin

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About William Perrin

Active in Kings Cross London and South Oxfordshire, founder of Talk About Local, helping people find a voice online and a trustee of The Indigo Trust , Good Things Foundation and ThreeSixtyGiving as well as Connect8.

Sunrise over Kings Cross, St Pancras and The City – photographer James Burns

Posted on February 7, 2013 by William Perrin

Glorious photo below from James Burns of the sun rising over Kings Cross, St Pancras and the City.  It’s part of his highly praised London From The Rooftops series and I am most grateful for his permission to use this picture … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross and the Smallpox Hospital – Anne Howeson

Posted on February 6, 2013 by William Perrin

  Wonderful picture below of Kings Cross past and present by local artist Anne Howeson.  Anne says: It’s from a recent project: ‘The present in the Past’ (not exhibited yet) appropriating and responding to archive prints of the area. The … Continue reading →

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Free energy saving event at Lumen Cafe, South Kings Cross

Posted on January 28, 2013 by William Perrin

This seems like an interesting event run by Camden Council if you would like some help with your energy bills.  Apologies to anyone offended by me describing Tavistock Place as south Kings Cross.  Here’s a map to the venue. >SAVE … Continue reading →

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Waitrose Kings Cross?

Posted on November 30, 2012 by William Perrin

You know when regeneration is proceeding apace when there’s talk of Waitrose coming to Kings Cross.  According to Property Week Waitrose is in talks with developers to anchor the old Midland Goods Shed.  Who knows whether this will pan out … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 2 Comments

Free drama classes for local Kings Cross people by Peabody

Posted on November 22, 2012 by William Perrin

This sounds interesting – sorry for not posting it in time to make the first one – I’m sure it’s ok to turn up to later sessions. > Do you want some drama in your life? We’re holding FREE classes … Continue reading →

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TfL ‘assisting police with their enquiries’ and hiding behind their lawyers on Kings Cross corporate manslaughter issues

Posted on October 17, 2012 by William Perrin

It’s taken TfL 9 months to decide to hide behind their lawyers in responding to my request for information they hold on corporate manslaughter issues in Kings Cross. But say TfL: ‘the police investigation into the Kings Cross incident you … Continue reading →

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Anniversary of cyclist Deep Lee’s death in Kings Cross – will police charge TfL?

Posted on September 20, 2012 by William Perrin

It’s been almost a year now since the appalling death of Deep Lee a young student cycling to her university studies in Kings Cross.  She was run over by a lorry at the junction of Gray’s Inn Road, Pentonville Road … Continue reading →

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Tesco Kings Cross August Bank Holiday opening times

Posted on August 24, 2012 by William Perrin

The Olympics and Paralympics have resulted in a slackening of Sunday trading rules.  Tesco Metro Kings Cross 21 Caledonian Road is open on the 27 August Bank Holiday Monday from 0700 to 2300. Sometimes these things don’t quite work out … Continue reading →

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