Kings Cross Collection

Woodcock, A4 Class steam locomotive No 60029, c 1954. Locomotive billowing smoke as it leaves Copenhagen Tunnel near London Kings Cross station with a Newcastle-bound express passenger train

Kings Cross. London North Eastern Railway. Reinstatement of steelwork of portion of station roof cross section. 15 May 1946

Kings Cross. Great Northern Railway. Renewal of roof over departure side. Not dated

Kings Cross. Great Northern railway. London Goods Station 1866. 1866

The Standard Hotel, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

Kings Cross. Great Northern Railway. Passenger station plans of western offices. October 1917

England, London, Kings Cross, St Pancras Renaissance Hotel

Intercity trains and platform at Kings Cross station in London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Western concourse of Kings Cross Station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

LNER, The "Flying Scotsman"at full speed (colour litho)
5991558 LNER, The " Flying Scotsman" at full speed (colour litho) by Micklewright, G.P. (1893-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: LNER, The " Flying Scotsman" at full speed)

GWR Pendennis Castle and LNER, Flying Fox at Kings Cross, 1925

The Hardy Tree, St. Pancras Old Church, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

Kings Cross. British Railways. Suburban and main line stations. not dated (c1974)

Francis Crick Institute, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

El Alamein Fountain at Kings Cross, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Mirrored labyrinth panels at Gasholder Park, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

The Metropolitan Railway
5311866 The Metropolitan Railway; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the Metropolitan Railway: entrance to the Clerkenwell Tunnel near King's Cross)

King's Cross railway station
Michael Echteld

The commuter
Ursula Rodgers

The Night Scotsman, L. N. E. R. leaving Kings Cross, 1940
The Night Scotsman, L.N.E.R. leaving Kings Cross, 1940. The Night Scotsman offered an overnight passenger service between London and Edinburgh. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd

Word On The Water bookshop on Regents Canal, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

Kings Cross station, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

Olympic rings in St Pancras station, London, UK

The light tunnel, or the Kings Cross tunnel, connecting St Pancras International and King's Cross stations and Granary Square, London, England

UK, England, London, Kings Cross St. Pancras Station

England, London, Kings Cross, The Francis Crick Institute of Bio-medical Research

Apartments in Gasholder Park, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

Samsung building, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

Abstract of the Francis Crick Institute, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

St. Pancras Old Church, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

British Library, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

Gasholder Park, Kings Cross, London, England, UK

Kings Cross, London, England, UK

England, London, Kings Cross Train Station, The Concourse designed by John McAslan and built by Vinci

England, London, Kings Cross, Kings Cross Train Station, Station Roof

King”s Cross diamond
Bego Amare

Kings Cross Station
Joshua Raif

The Small-Pox Hospital, Kings Cross, in 1800 (engraving)
3636959 The Small-Pox Hospital, Kings Cross, in 1800 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Small-Pox Hospital, Kings Cross, in 1800)

Kings Cross, from a view taken during its demolition in 1845 (engraving)
3636353 Kings Cross, from a view taken during its demolition in 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Cross)

Works on the Midland Railway at Kings Cross, London; temporary bridge, Old St Pancras Road (engraving)
583482 Works on the Midland Railway at Kings Cross, London; temporary bridge, Old St Pancras Road (engraving) by English School

Metropolitan Railway Works at Kings Cross (engraving)
603313 Metropolitan Railway Works at Kings Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Arrival of the Remains of the Marquis of Londonderry at the Great Northern Railway Station (engraving)
1618873 Arrival of the Remains of the Marquis of Londonderry at the Great Northern Railway Station (engraving) by English School

London and North Eastern Railway 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive William Whitelaw hauling the Flying Scotsman passenger
6014743 London and North Eastern Railway 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive William Whitelaw hauling the Flying Scotsman passenger express train leaving Londons Kings Cross Station bound for the north

Junction of the Great Northern Railway at Kings Cross with the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
603331 Junction of the Great Northern Railway at Kings Cross with the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Removal of Kings Cross (engraving)
587318 Removal of Kings Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removal of Kings Cross, St Pancras)

NE Region, Flying Scotsman, A4 Pacific Union of South Africa leaving Kings Cross (colour litho)
3623375 NE Region, Flying Scotsman, A4 Pacific Union of South Africa leaving Kings Cross (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: NE Region, Flying Scotsman)

Works of the Midland Railway near King s-Cross (engraving)
1610989 Works of the Midland Railway near King s-Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Works of the Midland Railway near King s-Cross)

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"Kings Cross: A Historic Hub of London's Railway Legacy" Step back in time to the year 1954, where the mighty A4 Class steam locomotive No 60029, known as Woodcock, billows smoke into the air at Kings Cross. This iconic image captures the essence of a bygone era when steam engines ruled the tracks. Fast forward to present day and witness the meticulous reinstatement of steelwork on a portion station roof cross section. The dedication to preserving this architectural gem is evident in every detail. Nestled within this bustling district lies the St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, an elegant testament to Victorian grandeur. Its presence adds a touch of timeless charm to Kings Cross, reminding us of its rich history. Adjacent stands The Standard Hotel, exuding contemporary style while seamlessly blending with its surroundings. It represents modernity's embrace of tradition in this ever-evolving neighborhood. Delve further into Kings Cross and discover Great Northern Railway's renewal project for their departure side roof. Although undated, it serves as a reminder that progress is constant and necessary for maintaining such an important transportation hub. Explore beyond just passenger stations; London Goods Station was once part of King's Cross' Great Northern railway network since 1866. Its significance cannot be overstated as it played a pivotal role in shaping trade and commerce during that era. The Western concourse welcomes travelers with open arms at Kings Cross Station today. Witnessing its hustle and bustle reminds us that this place remains vibrant and alive—a true reflection of London's spirit. Transport yourself back even further through time with a vivid lithograph capturing LNER's "Flying Scotsman" hurtling through space at full speed—an exhilarating sight that encapsulates the thrill associated with train travel during those days. For moments away from trains and tracks, seek solace under The Hardy Tree at St Pancras Old Church—a living monument intertwined with history.