Category Archives: Arts and Entertainment

How can we bring these works to King’s Cross?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

 I just had an email from Josie O'Rourke. She discovered the reclusive artist, Bob Farquar (pictured), down in East Sussex and has recently exhibited his work down there. He's an ex-offender who spent a while on the run here in … Continue reading →

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Wharfdale Road greenwall update

Posted on July 5, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

A quickie update… I know it looks like nothing is happening to the ugly wall on Wharfdale Road, but the greenwall/sculpture will be making an appearing in the next few months. We have just been given permission to dig a … Continue reading →

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Join us for a website birthday drink Sunday 1700 in the Harrison

Posted on July 3, 2010 by William Perrin

Just a quick reminder that a few of us are having some drinks in the Harrison pub on Harrison Street at five o clock on Sunday to celebrate this site's fourth brithday and all things Kings Cross. Would be lovely … Continue reading →

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Major Picasso exhibition in King’s Cross

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Clare Hill

To have had some actual sun at home this summer is a pleasure. Perfect timing as London’s exhibition and festival season swings into gear. It’s an even greater pleasure to be able to see some of the most warm and … Continue reading →

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Charitable trust seeks trustees

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Sophie Talbot

King's Cross Community Projects started life just 18 months ago. It is a registered charity that aims to improve the area within a half mile of the station. The first project being undertaken by the trust is the Wharfdale Road … Continue reading →

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Guardian Reader event: local photography walk

Posted on June 24, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

 King's Cross St Pancras station: renovated iron and brickwork from WH Barlow's original engine shed are used in the new build. Photograph: Sophia Eva Local resident Andrew Long spotted this in the Guardian and thought it might be of interest … Continue reading →

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King’s Cross street to be turfed for free street party

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Clare Hill

As part of the London Festival of Architecture (LFA), which kicks off this weekend, Squire and Partners Architects, of Wicklow Street WC1, have confirmed details for the party outside their offices on Thursday 1 July. The architects, who seem to … Continue reading →

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Venue Change: “LISA – A Folk Opera”

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Stephan Schulte

  Rain Shifts Show LISA – a folk opera 4pm Matinee Performance TODAY, Tuesday June 8 of show will now take place in the Copenhagen School, Treaty Street N1 OWF(off Copenhagen Street) ending 3.45 approximately and not in Edward Square For tickets for … Continue reading →

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