What is the origin of Kings Cross?
The name derives from a statue-topped structure erected in 1830 on the junction, or crossroads, between the roads now known as Euston Road, Pentonville Road and Grays Inn Road. The statue, you guessed it, was of a king – King George IV to be precise – who had died that year.
What was King’s Cross called before?
Early history The area of King’s Cross was previously a village known as Battle Bridge which was an ancient crossing of the River Fleet, originally known as Broad Ford, later Bradford Bridge. The river flowed along what is now the west side of Pancras Road until it was rerouted underground in 1825.
Why is Kings Cross station famous?
King’s Cross Station has been a London icon and major transport hub since it opened in 1852. The area has recently been renovated and now the beautiful Victorian façade of the station stands in a vibrant commercial and touristic area. The new station sees over 50 million passengers every year over its 11 platforms.
Who built Kings Cross?
The plans for the station in its current location were first made in 1848 under the direction of George Turnbull. Turnbull engineered the construction of the first 20 miles of the Great Northern Railway out of London. The detailed design was by architect, Lewis Cubitt and the station opened with two platforms in 1852.
What did Kings Cross used to be?
In a move to raise the rather tarnished image of the area, a statue of King George IV was erected at the Battle Bridge crossroads in 1830. The statue attracted ridicule and was demolished in 1842, but the new name for the area – ‘King’s Cross’ – stuck. This station was used until King’s Cross station opened in 1852.
Is Kings Cross Safe?
King’s Cross has an above average violent crime rate and a high property crime rate for London.
Is Kings Cross seedy?
Re: Is King’s Cross area dangerous? It’s not dangerous, but it’s always busy, and it can get a bit seedy late at night, with a few undesirables lurking about.
When was the Kings Cross disaster?
November 18, 1987
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