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History

‘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
History

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

Art

King’s Cross: a cultural map by Sian Pattenden

The north London illustrator has exclusively drawn a visual guide to her pick of pit stops in the neighbourhood, from art galleries to restaurants and public squares

Art

See pop-up art – in a barber’s shop

Fancy something a bit different tonight? Longstanding Gray’s Inn Road men’s hair salon Vic’s hosts a pop-up week-long show by local collective A Brooks Art that brings together solo exhibitions by artist Sadie Hennessy and Julia Riddiough.