Author Archives: Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

Camden makes Seaford St., Kings Cross dual-way for cyclists

Camden council has opened up Seaford Street WC1X for dual direction cycling.  It is now possible to cycle the Kings Cross North-South axis South of Euston Road on calmer roads omitting Kings Cross Road connecting  Euston Road, Kings Cross / Argyle Square … Continue reading

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Needed: Down to Earth average dads plus entourage to make Ruben work!

The Coram Parents Centre, part of the Thomas Coram Trust, has been wondering if there are any more papas and their offspring hiding somewhere, perhaps? Maybe you are too shy to wage it out into the open with that pink … Continue reading

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And here comes number eight!

Another convenience store has just opened along Kings Cross Road.  The new store is located on the site of the former red-light Sauna and situated opposite the Cling hostel (former Clerkenwell Magistrate Court).  It is currently selling a range of … Continue reading

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Corsa crashes at entry to Swinton Street this morning

This report is written subjectively, but I assure any reader that these are fully true and accurate accounts. A small black car, that looked like a Vauxhall Corsa, sport tuned in its external appearance, has crashed at the entrance of … Continue reading

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Kings Cross through the eyes of a contemporary artist – Gwendi Klisa

The professional illustrator Gwendi Klisa  has been a Kings Cross resident for several years now.  I recently came across her art-work via her web-site  http://www.klisas.com and discovered some beautiful and recent illustrations of Kings Cross.  Feeling passionate about Kings Cross … Continue reading

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Black-Cab Drivers and idling engines at Kings Cross / St. Pancras

All of these waiting cabs and about 10 more behind me had their engines running this morning.  They advanced a few meters at a time. Some time ago this point was already raised on Kings Cross Local  noting that black-cabs … Continue reading

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All night openings around Kings Cross

Following the posting on Anytime Fitness in Pentonville Road yesterday, here are the other “any-time open” contenders for Kings Cross:  The following shops and coffee-bars are open 24/7 or nearly around the clock at Kings Cross.  Pictures from left to … Continue reading

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Kings Cross now a 24-hour fitness power-house!

Since late December Kings Cross has a new gym.  It is  called Anytime Fitness. The medium-sized gym is located on the ground floor level in the Nido Complex at 200 Pentonville Road, appropriately enough next door to the shop Cycle … Continue reading

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