Category Archives: Architecture

KX in the 1930s, 40s & 50s

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Born in Acton Street, Shamus has put together the most beguiling set of photos of KX back in the 30s, 40s and 50s. He describes each in amazing detail. It’s strange to see buses going up Balfe Street, trolley buses … Continue reading →

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Your views are invited!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

King’s Cross Community Projects invites you to The living sculpture open events 3pm to 5pm Sunday 29 January and 5pm to 7pm Monday 30 January at The Central Station bar Corner of Wharfdale Road and Balfe Street We hope to install … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Station opens March 2012

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

In anticipation of the opening of the new KX station in March this year, Network Rail will be available for all your questions from Monday 16th to Friday 20th January at the main information desk. An interactive exhibition will also be available next … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Open House King’s Cross

Posted on September 6, 2011 by Clare Hill

It’s that time of the year again. Jostling for attention with all the other festival-type stuff that seems to crowd September is Open House London on the 17th and 18th. A chance to devote a whole weekend to a voyeuristic … Continue reading →

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Open House Kings Cross

Posted on September 8, 2010 by William Perrin

A dozen interesting Kings Cross buildings are opening their doors as part of the London Open House weekend which takes place on the weekend of September 18 and 19. Full details of Open House events, some of which require booking, … Continue reading →

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Preventing a forest of phone masts in Kings Cross

Posted on February 18, 2009 by William Perrin

The Orange mobile phone mast proposed for Wharfdale Road may be one of the first of a forest of masts to come in Kings Cross.  The Orange mast is needed to increase capacity for 3G in Kings Cross station.  The … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross Railway Lands Group invite you…

Posted on November 17, 2008 by Sophie Talbot

To their Annual General Meeting. Discussions on the theme of Employment and training opportunities in the King's Cross Development Tuesday 18 November 2008, 7.00- 9.00pm Coopers Lane TRA Hall, Purchese St, NW1 Guest Speakers: Professor Linda Clarke University of Westminster, on … Continue reading →

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