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Kings Cross Collection (#2)

"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

Background imageKings Cross Collection: NE Region, Flying Scotsman, A4 Pacific Union of South Africa leaving Kings Cross (colour litho)

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)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Works of the Midland Railway near King s-Cross (engraving)

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)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Great Northern Railway (engraving)

The Great Northern Railway (engraving)
1601814 The Great Northern Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Great Northern Railway)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Her Majestys Departure from the Great Northern Railway Terminus, at King s-Cross (engraving)

Her Majestys Departure from the Great Northern Railway Terminus, at King s-Cross (engraving)
1102180 Her Majestys Departure from the Great Northern Railway Terminus, at King s-Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The New 'Beaconsfield Buildings'near Kings Cross, erected by the Victoria Dwellings Association

The New "Beaconsfield Buildings"near Kings Cross, erected by the Victoria Dwellings Association (engraving)
1058901 The New " Beaconsfield Buildings" near Kings Cross, erected by the Victoria Dwellings Association (engraving) by English School

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Metropolitan Underground Railway (engraving)

The Metropolitan Underground Railway (engraving)
1588034 The Metropolitan Underground Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Underground Railway)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Street hawkers sell football favours at Kings Cross (b / w photo)

Street hawkers sell football favours at Kings Cross (b / w photo)
3637370 Street hawkers sell football favours at Kings Cross (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street hawkers sell football favours at Kings Cross)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Metropolitan Underground Railway (coloured engraving)

The Metropolitan Underground Railway (coloured engraving)
728669 The Metropolitan Underground Railway (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Underground Railway)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Removal of Kings Cross, London (engraving)

Removal of Kings Cross, London (engraving)
586788 Removal of Kings Cross, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Removal of Kings Cross, London; from The Illustrated London News)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross (engraving)

Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross (engraving)
603298 Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Commencement of the tunnel at Kings Cross, London)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, Works in Progress at King s-Cross (engraving)

The Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, Works in Progress at King s-Cross (engraving)
1612715 The Metropolitan (Underground) Railway, Works in Progress at King s-Cross (engraving) by Justyne, Percy William (1812-83); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving)

Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving)
1595161 Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Brookes Soap)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: London and North Eastern Railway A3 Class 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive Flying Scotsman leaving

London and North Eastern Railway A3 Class 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive Flying Scotsman leaving London Kings Cross
6014732 London and North Eastern Railway A3 Class 4-6-2 Pacific steam locomotive Flying Scotsman leaving London Kings Cross bound for the north (colour litho) by English School

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Cattle Market (b / w photo)

The Cattle Market (b / w photo)
3628507 The Cattle Market (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Cattle Market)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Great Northern Railway Terminus, Kings Cross, interior of the departure shed (engraving)

The Great Northern Railway Terminus, Kings Cross, interior of the departure shed (engraving)
2793310 The Great Northern Railway Terminus, Kings Cross, interior of the departure shed (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Elevation of Kings Cross, London, 1830 (engraving)

Elevation of Kings Cross, London, 1830 (engraving)
586787 Elevation of Kings Cross, London, 1830 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Elevation of Kings Cross, London)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: A railway clearance auction at Kings Cross Station (engraving)

A railway clearance auction at Kings Cross Station (engraving)
604640 A railway clearance auction at Kings Cross Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A railway clearance auction at Kings Cross Station, London)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving)

Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving)
1047209 Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Brookes Soap)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Kings Cross (engraving)

Kings Cross (engraving)
654146 Kings Cross (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Cross. Illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford (Cassell, c 1880)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Works of the Midland Railway at King s-Cross, Temporary Bridge, Old St Pancras-Road (engraving)

Works of the Midland Railway at King s-Cross, Temporary Bridge, Old St Pancras-Road (engraving)
1610972 Works of the Midland Railway at King s-Cross, Temporary Bridge, Old St Pancras-Road (engraving) by English School

Background imageKings Cross Collection: New Works on the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)

New Works on the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
1588522 New Works on the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Works on the Metropolitan Railway)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Sketch Plan of the Hackney Brook, compiled by E. Bolus (litho)

Sketch Plan of the Hackney Brook, compiled by E. Bolus (litho)
XJF262735 Sketch Plan of the Hackney Brook, compiled by E. Bolus (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving)

Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving)
1595286 Advertisement, Brookes Soap (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Brookes Soap)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Advertisement, Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand (engraving)

Advertisement, Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand (engraving)
1595728 Advertisement, Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertisement, Brookes Soap, Monkey Brand)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Junction of the Great Northern Railway at King s-Cross with the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)

Junction of the Great Northern Railway at King s-Cross with the Metropolitan Railway (engraving)
1612717 Junction of the Great Northern Railway at King s-Cross with the Metropolitan Railway (engraving) by English School

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Railway Works in Old St Pancras Churchyard (engraving)

Railway Works in Old St Pancras Churchyard (engraving)
1103455 Railway Works in Old St Pancras Churchyard (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Works in Old St Pancras Churchyard)

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Into the Future

Into the Future
Dr. Roland Shainidze

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Flying Scotsman. The 40th anniversary run from Kings Cross to Edinburgh

The Flying Scotsman. The 40th anniversary run from Kings Cross to Edinburgh. Picture shows The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for the very last time. It travels to Edinburgh

The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for the very last time. It travels to Edinburgh. The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Flying Scotsman - Trainspotter Special. The Flying Scotsman arrives at

The Flying Scotsman - Trainspotter Special. The Flying Scotsman arrives at the main Kings Cross Station where it will be met with hundreds of train spotting admirers hoping to get up close to

Background imageKings Cross Collection: For a week, owing to a trade dispute, Londoners have been without newspapers

For a week, owing to a trade dispute, Londoners have been without newspapers. This news vendor at Kings Cross station, did brisk business however in threepenny sheets containing football pool results

Background imageKings Cross Collection: The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for the very last time. It travels to Edinburgh

The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross for the very last time. It travels to Edinburgh. The Flying Scotsman, designed by Sir Herbert Nigel Gresley

Background imageKings Cross Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109463

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England, London, B&W shot of the metal structure inside Kings Cross Railway Station

Background imageKings Cross Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20109462

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England, London, B&W shot of the metal structure inside Kings Cross Railway Station

Background imageKings Cross Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108273

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England, London, The British Library courtyard, Euston Road

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England, London, The British Library, Euston Road

Background imageKings Cross Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108272

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England, London, The British Library courtyard, Euston Road

Background imageKings Cross Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20108269

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England, London, View of the British Library showing Eduardo Paolozz sculpture, Euston Road

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England, London, View of the British Library showing Eduardo Paolozz sculpture, Euston Road

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Hackney N1 0 Map

Hackney N1 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Hackney N1 0

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Kings Cross Underground Station in 1868, (c1876). Creator: Unknown

Kings Cross Underground Station in 1868, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Kings Cross Underground Station in 1868, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Kings Cross Station, Camden, London, 1970

Kings Cross Station, Camden, London, 1970. The arched train shed looking south along platform 8 from the central footbridge. A train waits on the left, with empty tracks on the right

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Bagnigge Wells near Battle Bridge, London, c1800

Bagnigge Wells near Battle Bridge, London, c1800. Bagnigge Wells was a popular spa which thrived from 1760 to the end of the eighteenth century. Battle Bridge is the area now known as Kings Cross

Background imageKings Cross Collection: View of a crowded room in Bagnigge Wells, London, 1772. Artist: IR Smith

View of a crowded room in Bagnigge Wells, London, 1772. Artist: IR Smith
View of a crowded room in Bagnigge Wells, London, 1772. Bagnigge Wells which was a popular spa that thrived from 1760 to the end of the eighteenth century

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Bagnigge Wells tea gardens, Battle Bridge, London, c1800

Bagnigge Wells tea gardens, Battle Bridge, London, c1800. This building was formerly the country house of Nell Gwynn. Battle Bridge is the area now known as Kings Cross

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Smallpox Hospital, Battle Bridge (now Kings Cross), London, 1806

Smallpox Hospital, Battle Bridge (now Kings Cross), London, 1806
View of the Smallpox Hospital at Battle Bridge, London, 1806. From 1836 this area was re-named Kings Cross

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Monument to George IV, Battle Bridge (now Kings Cross), London, 1835

Monument to George IV, Battle Bridge (now Kings Cross), London, 1835
View of the octagonal monument to King George IV at Battle Bridge, London, 1835. The monument was erected in 1836 and the area of Battle Bridge was subsequently re-named Kings Cross

Background imageKings Cross Collection: Kings Cross, London, 19th century

Kings Cross, London, 19th century. View with an omnibus in the street




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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.