KINGS CROSS....... METAMORPHOSIS........ Guided tour with Barrie
Here is another chance to visit this regenerated area and see the terrific changes taking place. Barrie leads this great tour of the new and the old
KINGS CROSS.... METAMORPHOSIS (and still a work in progress)
Anyone old enough to remember Kings Cross in the 1980's will talk of Homelessness, prostitution, drug selling and taking, slum properties and lawlessness. Kings Cross was a mess, an embarrassment.
Today tells a different story. The planners can be praised at the way they have re invented the area without losing its original identity. Its railway heritage has been kept as old buildings still stand with new interiors, yes, the usual 'shops and restaurants' are in abundance but the way they have re landscaped around the canal and the gas holders just has to be seen.
Our walk not only takes you round the new Kings Cross we also seek out what remains of its more sordid past. This includes an amazing housing estate of the 1930's, a churchyard with a very famous inhabitant, a hidden crescent from a bygone era and a town hall with carnival connections.
The area's star attractions will not be missed, Hotels, Stations
and a great library. so much to see so little time.
The walk cost £10 cash on the day and takes over two hours but time will fly on this great tour.
Any questions or queries contact Barrie on 07860 911393 or
Event Information
| Event Date | Wed 12-10-2022 12:00 pm |
| Event End Date | Wed 12-10-2022 2:30 pm |
| Capacity | 25 |
| Registered | 0 |
| Individual Price | £10.00 |
| Created By | Anne Galloway |
| Members Restrictions | Open To All Members |
| Location | The British Library |
| Categories | DAY EVENTS, Culture, Social, Talk, Walk |