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.

Kings Cross Square public art – a fifth plinth?

Posted on July 29, 2011 by William Perrin

 Public art is always controversial.  Try and please all of the people all of the time and you end up with the dreadful ‘Kiss’ sculpture in St Pancras the chicken tikka masala of art.  The permanence of public art means … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Entertainment, Kings Cross Station Refurbishment | 10 Comments

Railings redux

Posted on July 26, 2011 by William Perrin

TfL has removed the 'pedestrian guard railings' at the confusing junction of Kings Cross Bridge, Pentonville Road and Caledonian Road.  The area looks nicer without them.  Here's a link to google street view with the railings.  As ever TfL's local … Continue reading →

Posted in Transport | 3 Comments

Exhibition – Chaperones of Eros 24 Caledonian Road

Posted on July 15, 2011 by William Perrin

 Islington Exhibits is an interesting series of exhibitions in Islington's hidden spaces. Artist Lee Gascoigne writes: 'I am currently having a small exhibition titled "Chaperones Of Eros" in the window of The White Cubicle at 24 Caledonian Road. The space … Continue reading →

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B@1 or Beatone Kings Cross – cocktail bar to replace Ruby Lounge at 33 Caledonian Road

Posted on July 14, 2011 by William Perrin

The latest incarnation of 33 Caledonian Road is to be a cocktail bar B@1 Kings Cross (or beatone kings cross for the non-textual), part of a chain with other branches predominantly South of the river and West.  Not sure when … Continue reading →

Posted in Food and Drink, Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 11 Comments

Alan Dein photography and walking tour of Kings Cross 16 July 2 – 4

Posted on July 13, 2011 by William Perrin

Alan Dein has worked with local people on some superb local history projects in Kings Cross.  The London Street Photography Festival have been in touch to say that: 'Kings Cross Voices' Alan Dein will describe the changing faces of King's … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Entertainment, Kings Cross local history | 3 Comments

Hillview Summer Party

Posted on July 11, 2011 by William Perrin

   Hillview Summer Party will take place on Saturday July 30th in Whidborne Courtyard, Whidborne Street between midday and 9.30pm. This free party has live bands, face painting, performance poetry, a busking corner, DJ’s, delicious food and refreshments.   The party … Continue reading →

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Star of Kings extended opening hours – resident comment

Posted on July 9, 2011 by William Perrin

The Star of Kings pub at 126 York Way is seeking to open until 0400 on Friday and Saturday nights. I wrote this issue up for the site with a long comment from the Star of Kings leaseholder Rob Hives. … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 12 Comments

0400 opening proposed – The Star of Kings pub, 126 York Way Kings Cross

Posted on July 8, 2011 by William Perrin

The Star of Kings pub at 126 York Way (just South of Copenhagen Street juntion, formerly Cross Kings) has applied for permission to open until 0400 the following morning on Friday and Saturday nights.  It's current opening times are 0200 … Continue reading →

Posted in Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 1 Comment