Category Archives: Kings Cross Station Refurbishment

KX Western Concourse complete

Network Rail has just announced completion of the building works for the brand new Western Concourse. Fitting out the retail units will now start ready for the concourse to open in 2012. The Concourse has drawn criticism from the local residential and … Continue reading

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King’s Cross Square: the plans submitted for approval

King’s Cross Square is the main topic at the next meeting of the King’s Cross Development Forum. There will be presentations from Network Rail (partly for London Underground) and the architects, Stanton Williams. You should come to the meeting if … Continue reading

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An old friend finds a new home

The beautiful Handyside Bridge that preceded the brand spanking new internal footbridge in KX Station was much loved by locals and tourists alike. It was a destination for Harry Potter fans wanting to have their pictures taken under the famous bridge with … Continue reading

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Kings Cross dangerous roads – letter to police investigating fatality

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

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

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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Change at Kings Cross – pictures and video

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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Local group responds to KX Square consultation

Local charity, King's Cross Commnunity Projects submitted it's response to Network Rail's pre-planning application consultation today saying the design is "drab" and "unimaginative". KCCP has called on Network Rail to scrap the current design and undertake a fast participative process … Continue reading

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