Culture
Eating and Drinking
Gas Station King’s Cross – and the story of its many incarnations
This canalside location has been home to a petrol station, Shrimpy's, Chapel Down and now a brand new bar and terrace
19th November 2021
Architecture
House Mill: the story of the UK’s oldest tide mill in Bromley-by-Bow
In an extract from new book London Explored, Mark Daly and Peter Dazely guide us round E3's most scenic spot
1st November 2021
History
Is Boudicca buried beneath Platform 10 at King’s Cross?
In an extract from his book, 'Everything You Know About London is Wrong', Matt Brown tells us why this legend is local hokum
24th September 2021
History
9/11: an eye-witness diary from the Tribeca Grand Hotel
A personal account by former music publicist Stephen Emms, who arrived in New York on September 10th 2001
9th September 2021
Books
5 Cally Road: immersive sound installation at Housmans radical bookshop
A unique way to learn about the pioneering King's Cross bookstore runs until October
3rd September 2021
Art
Meet me at the Proud Little Pyramid? Adam Nathaniel Furman’s summer artwork
Furman’s mood-boosting installation kickstarts a six-month residency for the artist at King’s Cross
9th July 2021
Health & Fitness
Try a week of walks exploring the borough with the Mayor’s Guides – for half price
Hear stories about King's Cross, Bloomsbury, Fitzrovia and beyond - and learn how to become a guide yourself
11th June 2021
Art
Damien Hirst begins a year-long takeover of Gagosian King’s Cross
The seminal British artist kicks off an annual session at the Britannia Street gallery
21st May 2021
Culture
45 minutes with Russell Tovey? Enjoy a free audio tour of King’s Cross
The acclaimed actor has launched a fascinating free guided tour of the area's history
29th April 2021
Community
King’s Cross: 5 things to look out for this spring
From the return of Granary Square's grass steps to outdoor art, shopping and street markets in Coal Drops Yard
15th April 2021