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Peek at the ghost railway line under Varnisher’s Yard

The long lost line to demolished King’s Cross York Road Station is now lit up at night

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Remember this buxom mermaid behind St Pancras station?

Tony Diaz, (creator of the oversized Dr. Marten’s boots and giant animals synonymous with Camden Town’s shops), tell us the story of his iconic ship’s figurehead

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Canal Knowledge: life on the urban waterfront

We love the Regent’s Canal here at Gasholder – and in this new weekly series we meet different folk who’ve made their home afloat

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‘I hope it will always retain its Londony London-ness’

Writer, artist and creator of our King’s Cross cultural map Sian Pattenden on her enduring love affair with the neighbourhood

Gas holders King's Cross
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The simple story of a gas holder

Not familiar with these iconic Victorian structures? Here’s a brief tale of how they came to King’s Cross. Plus: a potted history of the area in 100 words