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.

Nandos Kings Cross – York Way opening times and directions

Posted on May 1, 2010 by William Perrin

Nandos Kings Cross is very close to Kings Cross station, just over the road from the main exit at 12-16 York Way N1 9AA (Nandos map).  Come out of the front of the station, turn left up the side of … Continue reading →

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The Mechanical Aquarium & More…

Posted on April 27, 2010 by William Perrin

The Mechanical Aquarium, a site-specific moving artwork in the Fish & Coal buildings by local artist Richard Sharples, is now fully booked. Apologies to those of you who missed the boat – we were inundated with bookings. However, we are still looking for … Continue reading →

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Why are streets around Judd Street named after Kentish places?

Posted on April 23, 2010 by William Perrin

We get a fair few local history enquiries through the site, most of which i can help with pointers to online resources, but this question has me stumped – any clues folks? Put something in the comments if you know … Continue reading →

Posted in Kings Cross local history | 8 Comments

Islington South and Finsbury hustings video – violent crime in Kings Cross

Posted on April 22, 2010 by William Perrin

It's tricky for people to get to hustings, or indeed any meetings.  So i went along and got some video at the excellent election hustings last night for Islington South and Finsbury organised by St James, Clerkenwell. Antonia Cox (Con), … Continue reading →

Posted in Anti Social Behaviour, Crime etc, Democracy and Elections | 3 Comments

Kings Cross – Candidates for Islington South and Finsbury and Holborn and St Pancras in General Election

Posted on April 21, 2010 by William Perrin

This is the official list of the candidates for the General Election 2010 in Islington South and Finsbury.  If you live in the Islington bit of Kings Cross these are the names you will see on the ballot paper. COX … Continue reading →

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Camley Street Natural Park 25th Anniversary Celebrations

Posted on April 21, 2010 by William Perrin

From the folk at Camley Street: Come along and join the London Wildlife Trust in celebrating the 25th Anniversary of Camley Street Natural Park in Kings Cross! LWT will be hosting a weekend packed full of Family Fun and activities … Continue reading →

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Holborn and St Pancras hustings – more video

Posted on April 21, 2010 by William Perrin

If you weren't able to make the hustings on Monday night I have now uploaded all of the video I took.  The opening statements of the main party candidates (LibDem – Joanna Shaw, Con – George Lee, Labour – Frank … Continue reading →

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Reveal – Events Friday 23- Sat 24th April

Posted on April 21, 2010 by William Perrin

Reveal launches this Thursday with a myriad of cultural stuff to sink your teeth into. Our two major commissions with London Sinfonietta and Periplum are among the many events taking place this weekend. Critically acclaimed theatre company Periplum have been … Continue reading →

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