Category Archives: Big developments

King’s Cross development site open this Saturday

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Clare Hill

The developers of King's Cross Central (ie the area behind the station) have asked if I could post the following: they're holding an open day for the site this Saturday from 11am to 4pm. If you want more of a … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross dangerous roads – letter to police investigating fatality

Posted on October 17, 2011 by William Perrin

The police road traffic unit based in Wembley are investigating the fatal accident at the junction of York Way and the Euston Road that I wrote about on Friday.  In yesterday's update I said I would find and write to … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross Square public art – Network Rail and Camden agree to community ‘fifth plinth’ proposal

Posted on October 17, 2011 by William Perrin

This website suggested a 'fifth plinth' for a rotating display of public art in the new Kings Cross Square.  the proposal attracted widespread support amongst commentors.  I was delighted to receive today an email from Hannah Staunton at Network Rail … Continue reading →

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Argent subcontractors foul up Kings Cross roads and pavements

Posted on October 7, 2011 by William Perrin

Stuart on Rufford Street has had to live with the disruption caused by building works for years.     He copied me an email to Argent detailing the latest woes.  Cllr Paul Convery is also on the case (see below) … Continue reading →

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Big welcome to Central St Martin’s & massive congrats to Argent

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Sophie Talbot

So the first big project from Argent at King's Cross Central is now open and my verdict: FANTASTIC! Have a look at this video (apologies for my shakey hands and the noise of the wind!), a walk from the public … Continue reading →

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Kings Cross from the air – Central St Martins

Posted on October 3, 2011 by William Perrin

Some marvellous if vertigo-inducing footage of the Kings Cross railway lands from a model airplane.  Courtesy of Steve Roberts a tutor at the new Central St Martins.  Click here if you can only see a black space below instead of … Continue reading →

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Change at Kings Cross – pictures and video

Posted on September 20, 2011 by William Perrin

It's always handy to have a reminder of the scale fo the change that Kings Cross is undergoing and indeed has already undergone.  Allan McKever who is a train enthusiast over in YouTube has put up a slideshow of his … Continue reading →

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Cultural constructions in the Cross

Posted on September 19, 2011 by Clare Hill

I’ve only lived in King’s Cross for four years, but I’ve already got ‘superlative fatigue’. I can only imagine what it’s been like for residents of ten years or more contending with ‘Europe’s largest regeneration project.’ Autumn heralds a key … Continue reading →

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