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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

Permission refused for big hotel block on Euston Road

Posted on December 31, 2011 by Clare Hill

In other news about hotel developments in the area, the proposal to build a 7-storey hotel directly opposite King’s Cross station has been rejected. Camden Council has cited 18 reasons why permission was refused, but the main two justifications are … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Planning, Licensing and Regulation | 7 Comments

Junction works begin

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Clare Hill

The works scheduled by Transport for London for Pancras Road, York Way and Caledonian Road have started. Letters were recently circulated to nearby households announcing work would begin between 28 and 30 December. This is the set of ‘improvements’ announced … Continue reading →

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Dozens attend road deaths vigil

Posted on December 20, 2011 by Clare Hill

Over 100 people gathered on the King’s Cross station forecourt for a candlelit memorial for cyclists, pedestrians and motorcyclists killed on London’s roads this year. It was a joint effort by London Cycling Campaign, Living Streets, Road Peace and bike … Continue reading →

Posted in Road Safety in Kings Cross | 11 Comments

London Souls exhibition in the St Pancras crypt

Posted on December 12, 2011 by Clare Hill

An exhibition of works by Londoner Ed Gray opens this Tuesday at the Crypt Gallery, St Pancras Church. It runs until 22 December and is open 10am–6pm daily, with a 
private view on Thursday 15 December, 6.30–8.30pm. See the links … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Entertainment | 2 Comments

Never mind the White Cliffs, it’s the Glass Precipice

Posted on November 28, 2011 by Clare Hill

When visitors arrive in London by exiting from the front of King’s Cross in future, they may well be greeted by this sight, if developers are successful. A company has applied for permission to build a 7-storey, 167-room hotel squarely … Continue reading →

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Save the Calthorpe Project fundraiser

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Clare Hill

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Remembrance Day projection on Camden Town Hall

Posted on November 8, 2011 by Clare Hill

The Town Hall’s walls are serving as a canvas for a short film on World War I this week. The projection has been provided by the Belgian Tourist Office, which has also had a food van driven over from Brussels … Continue reading →

Posted in Arts and Entertainment, Film | 2 Comments

Deep in life

Posted on November 3, 2011 by Clare Hill

Around 70 friends, fellow students and teachers paid tribute to Deep Lee in an emotional memorial event at Central St Martins on Thursday evening. The fashion student died after a collision with a lorry on the King’s Cross gyratory exactly … Continue reading →

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