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.

Helping young people in Kings Cross – Copenhagen Youth Project

Posted on June 27, 2008 by William Perrin

One of the best kept secrets in Kings Cross is the fantastic work done by the Copenhagen Youth Project on Copenhagen Street.  Last year the charity gave 400 young people on 5,000 occasions the opportunity to do something more interesting … Continue reading →

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Urban hiking – Kings Cross Ramblers? Wainright ascends Pentonville Road?

Posted on June 25, 2008 by William Perrin

So we may not have fells and tarns but within 20 minutes of Kings Cross on foot are some wonderful urban sights.  With some local folk i have been interested in plotting out urban walks in the spirit of psychogeography … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes at Kings Cross Station – anyone up for a tour?

Posted on June 23, 2008 by William Perrin

Kings Cross station is a fascinating building with huge areas hidden behind the scenes and loads of work going on.  I had a quick look around the Western Range last year and was astonished by the Victorian offices and corridors … Continue reading →

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Flying bombs and the blitz in Kings Cross

Posted on June 14, 2008 by William Perrin

The Kings Cross area was hit by four V1 flying bombs during the second world war and suffered several other heavy hits from aircraft.  Bombing was mapped during the war by the LCC architects.  In a clumsy way I have … Continue reading →

Posted in Kings Cross local history | 6 Comments

Social Enterprise for Creative People

Posted on June 10, 2008 by William Perrin

Free CreateKX seminar for Camden and Islington businesses or residents – followed by wine and networking. Look forward to seeing you! Sian  So you want to be a social entrepreneur? Social enterprise for creative people The Business and IP Centre, … Continue reading →

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Post Office closures, quality of local schools and anti social behaviour – all to be discussed at West Area Committe on Tuesday

Posted on June 8, 2008 by William Perrin

People often like to knock politicians but make little effort to talk to them and get a point of view across.  Here is a good chance to talk with politicians about ultra-local issues in our area.  Every couple of months … Continue reading →

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Not all is rosy at St Pancras……

Posted on June 6, 2008 by William Perrin

This site was delighted to have great jolly at Eurostars expense on the first train (posts here). But it’s always been clear from the outset that the station doesn’t work very well, no matter how beautiful it is (see post … Continue reading →

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170th Anniversary at All Saints Church

Posted on June 6, 2008 by William Perrin

We don’t normally do religion on this site but I am happy to make an exception for this sort of anniversary in recognition of the huge amounts of community work done by local religious groups in the area.  All Saints … Continue reading →

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