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Steam engines to search engines: a guided walk in King’s Cross

February 28 @ 11:00 - 13:00

Discover the fascinating history of King’s Cross, one of the most successful regeneration project in London, with Elena.
200 years ago King’s Cross was a rather desolate place, marked by brick kilns, rubbish heaps and slums. The arrival of the railways changed the area forever: join Elena’s walk to discover the traces of King’s Cross past – pioneering stations, model dwellings, splendid hotels and many historic building and structures which have been beautifully reimagined and repurposed for 21st century living. Today, King’s Cross is hailed as one of the great success stories of urban regeneration. Come and discover why!