Category Archives: Arts and Entertainment

Demolition of the Keskidee Centre

Posted on April 19, 2012 by William Perrin
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Street art ‘Marmite’ unveiled on Euston Road

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Clare Hill

A massive graffiti mural has been completed on a building opposite St Pancras station today. The vivid artwork was commissioned by the building and hotel owner, Tony Megaro. “The idea is basically to bring a bit of fun and colour … Continue reading →

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Guardian launches KX street stories app

Posted on March 21, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

Our neighbours The Guardian have launched an experimental mobile app for iPhone and Android, inspired by King’s Cross. The free mobile app – ‘King’s Cross, London – Streetstories’ is an immersive audio walking guide with a difference; as users walk … Continue reading →

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It’s a bird, no it’s a plane.. no it’s… a mini sculpture garden!

Posted on March 16, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

We’ve had such problems with what to call it… it started out as a greenwall, then a vertical garden, then a vertical landscape, then a living sculpture. Now… it’s a mini sculpture garden! The latest update has just been posted … Continue reading →

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Trib reports fire at historic Keskidee Centre

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

The Islington Tribune, sister paper of the Camden New Journal together covering the King’s Cross neighbourhood, is reporting a fire last night at the old Keskidee Centre on Gifford Street, once the focus of black art and culture across the UK and venue for … Continue reading →

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Celebrate the best of British beer in King’s Cross

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Sophie Talbot

The 2012 London Drinker Beer & Cider Festival will be held on 7th – 9th March 2012 at the Camden Centre, Bidborough Street, London WC1H 9AU. A list of the expected beers (UK and imported), ciders and perries for this … Continue reading →

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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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Dayglo a play about pharmacogenetics and genetic testing – free tickets to Y-touring Kings Cross dress rehearsal

Posted on February 14, 2012 by William Perrin

Fascinating chance to see a dress rehearsal of some modern theatre tackling the issues around pharmacogenetics and genetic testing.  Neal at Y Touring says: ‘We have spaces available for a dress rehearsal showing of our play Dayglo on Thursday 16 … Continue reading →

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