Tag Archives: Kings Cross

Get on Board, Little Children!

Posted on October 10, 2013 by Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

Unlike the song “Get on Board Little Children!” that train won’t take you to Zion, but it sure will take you to Stratford! Contrary to information you may have been given in the past, including like myself from South Eastern … Continue reading →

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Only tiny new swimming-pool for vast area of Kings Cross

Posted on October 9, 2013 by Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

Few opportunities exist in towns like London to help its residents to get better public facilities.  Usually there is not enough space, or the land is too expensive for such undertakings. A rare occasion for Camden and Islington residents arose … Continue reading →

Posted in Architecture, Big developments, Community Health and Welfare, King's Place, York Way | Tagged , , , , , , , | 18 Comments

Do you think Cally Pool is a filthy dump? Do we deserve better?

Posted on September 9, 2013 by Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

Cally pool may be popular amongst some, but the swimming pool has probably seen better days:  The changing rooms have permanent stained puddles, the facilities are beyond yesteryear, and who dares to use the toilets or send your child to … Continue reading →

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New Secondary School for Kings Cross in its Camden part!

Posted on July 2, 2013 by Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

After decades of campaigning and tactical political warfare there is finally going to be a new secondary school addressing the needs of people living in the wider areas of Kings Cross, St Pancras, Bloomsbury, and also adjoining parts of Islington such as the areas around Lloyd Baker Square / Amwell Street are sure to benefit.

The school is supposed to emerge in 2016 on a Camden Council owned site at Wren Street, where business leases are running out next year.

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Google KX HQ plans revealed

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Architects Allford Hall Monaghan Morris (AHMM) have submitted plans for the new Google HQ at King’s Cross to be sited immediately behind King’s Cross station between York Way, King’s Boulevard and Goodsway. Piling works have been taking place recently. More … Continue reading →

Posted in #googlebridgeKX, Architecture, Kings Cross N1C, railwayslands, Planning, Licensing and Regulation | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

Anyone fancy more accomodation for temporary surjourners to Kings Cross?

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

From Kings Cross Resident Ariane Schick. Britannia Street Parking Lot (planning application 2013/0592/P) On 17 May 2013 I received a planning application consultation from Camden Council concerning a plot of land between 13 Britannia Street and 146 Wicklow Street, just … Continue reading →

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Full of rubbish and poo! Camden’s management of Kings Cross streets.

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Daniel Z. Zylbersztajn-Lewandowski

Don’t get me wrong, Camden Council is carrying out daily rubbish collections on many roads in Kings Cross and they do send street sweepers around as well. A van regularly collects larger items.  But it is not difficult to see,  … Continue reading →

Posted in Broken Stuff on the Street, Community Health and Welfare, Street Tipping, Mess, Trash | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Stop Press: N1C responds to Islington participation plea in street names comp!

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Sophie Talbot

Yesterday we posted about the road naming competition being run in King’s Cross Central, aka N1C. We raised the long standing issue of King’s Cross residents and businesses on the Islington side of the area being denied the same level … Continue reading →

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