Sunday, October 30, 2011
Kings Cross development: open day
Some photos taken on a guided walk as part of an open day organised by Argent, who are re-developing 67 acres to the north of Kings Cross and St Pancras stations.
It was good to see the event well-attended and I look forward to more of these.
Open day activities in the Western Handyside Canopy. This was a go-karting track for a while.
Looking out towards the Star of Kings pub on York Way
The tour sets off with the old York Road tube station in the distance
Development of The Western Transit Shed is well under way
Building detail near the Coal Drops
Looking into the Coal Drops
I wasn’t a hardcore clubber but I did go to Bagleys a couple of times in the 1990s. That’s it over there.
Central Saint Martins: the new building on the right is attached to the 19th century Granary Complex on the left.
I have to say I’m not particularly keen on what is planned for the area to the south of Regent’s Canal between the two stations. It feels as if too many old buildings have been demolished and too many large office blocks will be replacing them.
Further north however, where this tour took place, things are much more promising. Central Saint Martins already looks fantastic and there is a lot to look forward to as old buildings and spaces are brought back to life.
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Monday, October 17, 2011
The Liquorice Line
The people behind National Baking Week have made a large and edible tube map topped with various tasty-looking London landmarks inside St Pancras station. I went and took some pics…
I was confused by the thing on the left but judging by its postion on the map (see bottom pic) I think it’s meant to be Angel.
Close-up of a non-edible train.
Side view of Marble Arch.
Thanks to Simon Powell for pointing this out in the comments. I thought from the location that it was Buckingham Palace
The list of baking week tube stations includes: Add 250ml Waterloo, Baker Week, Bethnal Cream, Charing Hot Cross Bun, Imperial Mint Wharf Cake, Leicester Flapjack Square, Liverpool Key Lime Pie Street, Puddington, St Pancake, Swiss Roll Cottage, Victoria Sponge, White Chocolate Cheesecake Chapel.
I think Tate Modern has lost its way slightly and there’s a tube train on an overground line, but all in all a pretty good effort.
If you want to avoid getting into a sticky mess remember to use our King’s Cross St Pancras tube guide - it will help you avoid those long walks to and from the Victoria Sponge line.
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Thursday, October 6, 2011
Directions to Eat Street Market, Central Saint Martins and King’s Boulevard from King’s Cross St Pancras
- Eat Street market stalls setting up in King’s Boulevard
King’s Cross St Pancras tube station is confusing and it’s not always easy to work out which exit to use to get to your destination. Back in August we launched an interactive guide and infographic to help people find their way around and cut down on walking time.
To help the hundreds of students and staff who started at Central Saint Martins’ new home in King’s Cross this week, we’ve updated our guide to show the location of CSM and King’s Boulevard, the new street which leads up to it.
Also this week Eat Street the street food movement announced that they will be “creating a twice weekly ‘micro-market’ of rotating traders to satisfy all tastes and budgets.” at the top of King’s Boulevard from 10am to 4pm every Thursday and Friday from today (Thursday 6th October). So that’s all the more reason to know how to find it!
- Area map (see interactive guide for more detailed directions)
If you find the interactive guide a bit too geeky or complicated, here’s a quick summary of the directions to King’s Boulevard:
From King's Cross platforms 0-8
Walk up the side of King's Cross Platform 8 and follow the signs to Platforms 9-11. Continue past the 9-11 barriers to leave the station then turn right into King’s Boulevard.
From King's Cross platforms 9-11
Turn right out of the barriers and right again into King’s Boulevard.
From St Pancras domestic concourse
Leave the St Pancras domestic concourse using the main exit and cross Pancras Road using the pedestrian traffic lights and bear left into King’s Boulevard.
From St Pancras Eurostar
If coming from Eurostar Arrivals turn right, go past Marks & Spencer then turn right again to reach the Departures area. From Eurostar Departures leave St Pancras by the main exit (big wooden doors with the Paul café on the right), turn left into Pancras Road and walk up the outside of St Pancras station. Cross Pancras Road using the pedestrian traffic lights then bear left into King’s Boulevard.
From Euston Road (at the front of King’s Cross)
Enter the front of King's Cross station using the entrance next to Caffe Nero or the side entrance in York Way. Walk up the side of Platform 8 and follow the signs to Platforms 9-11. Go past the 9-11 barriers to leave the station then turn right into King’s Boulevard.
From the Northern Line
Leave the platform at the northern end (which means at the front of northbound trains and at the back of southbound trains), following signs for King's Cross, St Pancras and Regents Canal. Go up two escalators and through the barriers into the ticket hall. Leave the Underground using the steps opposite the barriers and slightly to the left. Go straight ahead for a few metres then turn right into King’s Boulevard.
From the Piccadilly Line
Leave the platform at the eastern end (which means at the front of eastbound trains and at the back of westbound trains), following signs for King's Cross, St Pancras and Regents Canal. Go up two escalators and through the barriers into the ticket hall. Leave the Underground using the steps opposite the barriers and slightly to the left. Go straight ahead for a few metres then turn right into King’s Boulevard.
From the Victoria Line
Leave the platform at the southern end (which means at the back of northbound trains and at the front of southbound trains), following signs for Euston Road and Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Circle lines. Go up the escalator and through the barriers. Turn right and go along the passage to the “new” ticket hall. Leave the Underground using the steps opposite the barriers and slightly to the left.Go straight ahead for a few metres then turn right into King’s Boulevard.
From the Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan and Circle Lines
Leave the platform following signs for King's Cross and St Pancras International, pass through the barriers and turn right. Walk along the passage, turn left when you reach some steps in front of you, pass through the “old” ticket hall and continue along the passsage to the “new” ticket hall. Leave the Underground using the steps opposite the barriers and slightly to the left. Go straight ahead for a few metres then turn right into King’s Boulevard.
- Bottom of King’s Boulevard
View from nearest tube exit - entrance to King’s Boulevard is beyond the fence to the right