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About Clare Hill

Clare is a writer and editor who lived in King’s Cross for a decade. She is passionate about local history, transport and food. Contact Clare by commenting on her posts or go to http://www.clarehill.net

Small window to oppose a skyscraper next to the town hall

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Clare Hill

The decision by Camden Council to sell off the Town Hall annexe is a fait accompli, but the planning guidelines covering the site are currently under review. With talk of a building up to 22 storeys high, the review’s request … Continue reading →

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Street art ‘Marmite’ unveiled on Euston Road

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Clare Hill

A massive graffiti mural has been completed on a building opposite St Pancras station today. The vivid artwork was commissioned by the building and hotel owner, Tony Megaro. “The idea is basically to bring a bit of fun and colour … Continue reading →

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Guide published to preserve heritage of Argyle Square

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Clare Hill

[This is an updated post with the new, finalised document now linked] The Friends of Argyle Square, who look after the interests of the terrace-fringed oasis just south of the station, have put out a guide to help retain the historic … Continue reading →

Posted in Kings Cross local history, Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 7 Comments

‘N’ is for King’s Cross

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Clare Hill

The opening of the concourse somehow speeds the ticking clock to reveal the station’s original façade. So some renewed interest in it this week: here it is above, as part of a London alphabet on the delightful Spitalfields Life blog. … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Kings Cross local history, Kings Cross Station Refurbishment, Transport | 3 Comments

A peek at the new concourse

Posted on March 15, 2012 by Clare Hill

The “glass pasty”, the “string vest”, the “eyelid” – the western concourse for King’s Cross will not be open for business until next Monday – but it has already acquired a load of nicknames to describe its curved roof and … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Kings Cross Station Refurbishment, Transport | 14 Comments

Damien Hirst turns WC1 dotty

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Clare Hill

In Britannia Street at least. Gagosian Gallery has opened an exhibition of Damien Hirst’s dot paintings: The Complete Spot Paintings 1986–2011. The exhibition is showing simultaneously at all 11 outposts of the commercial gallery’s empire: in New York, London, Paris, … Continue reading →

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Jenny Jones to join in direct action on junction tomorrow

Posted on January 8, 2012 by Clare Hill

The Green Party London Assembly Member is to unite with cyclists in King’s Cross on Monday (9 January) for a ‘go slow’ around the gyratory during the evening rush hour. A statement from the organisers, Bikes Alive: Jenny Jones, Green … Continue reading →

Posted in Bad Gyrations KX Campaign, Road Safety in Kings Cross | 12 Comments

Wintry walks

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Clare Hill

If you fancy learning a bit of food history in the nearby streets around Angel or brushing up on Cally or KX station trivia, there are a few walks on in the next three months. Rob Smith of Footprints of … Continue reading →

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