An extensive refurbishment had to be performed for the underground part of the station to increase the quantity of commuters through it. The ticket offices were closed for a long period in the main ticket hall until May 2006. The station, after getting expanded will have four more ticket halls, with the fourth expected to be completed in 2009. As a part of the original section of the Metropolitan Railway, the first underground station at King’s Cross was opened in 1863 and was renovated in 1868 and 1926.
There was a devastating King’s Cross Fire on November 18, 1987 in the premises of the station. It was found that the reason behind the enormous fire was a lighted match falling into an escalator room and setting it on fire. It was an unknown phenomenon of fire called as the Trench Effect which ferociously made the fire to abruptly explode causing a death of as many as thirty people. Later, as a result, there were improved and tightened fire safety procedures. Escalators were replaced by wooden steps; a prohibition was laid down on smoking and drinking throughout the city.
Thereafter, an explosion took place in a Piccadilly line train on July 2005, travelling between Russell Square and King's Cross St Pancras and led to death of as many as 26 people. There are a number of places to visit and get an accommodation around Kings Cross tube station like Kings Cross St. Pancras hotels in London. In this hotel, you’ll find unmatched standards of comfort and luxury.
There are a number of facilities available at the station for the purpose of setting you at ease, out of them; some are Cash Machine, Telephone, Taxi Rank, Vending Machines, Toilets, Photo Booth.
Attractions near Kings Cross tube station:
London Canal Museum:
This legendary museum narrates the story of the man made waterways of the city of London, which were the superhighways once, linking industrial midlands and North of England with London city. The museum is housed in a waterside that was formerly ice warehouse constructed in the 1860s for popular ice entrepreneur Carlo Gatti.
The exhibitions:
The exhibitions narrate the story of the canals in London, their design and structure, people, horses and the cargoes they carried. Guests can enter inside a cabin made in the shape of narrow boat and listen about the incredible changes in the lives of people who used to live on boats.
The British Library:
Previously situated in the British Museum, British Library is presently located close to the St Pancras station after the brick building in red was custom-made in 1992 by Margaret Thatcher. The library was first operated in 1999 after its transfer took place. Library’s front is labeled with Sir Isaac Newton’s statue made by Sir Eduardo Palazzo.
John Ritlat Gallery:
This magnificent gallery is placed within the British Library and it stores some of the precious and rarest books and manuscripts including the ‘Magna Carta’. As a matter of fact, John Ritlat Gallery along with British Library stores 12 million manuscripts and books as well as a classical and rarest collection of stamps in the world.
Kings Library:
At the center of the British Library is the Kings Library: a six storey, glass-walled tower. The presentation of this library in the nation took place in 1823 by King George IV and King George III started the collections. There are lectures and exhibitions that regularly take place for public. There also is a café and restaurant in the library’s premises which offer a spectacular view of the Kings library. Some other attractions close to the King’s Cross tube station are: Big Chill House, Pearson Gallery, King’s Cross Chinese Group Center, etc.
If you are planning to take your taste bud to a next level, there are a lot of eating joints around Kings Cross St. Pancras tube station. Some of the coolest restaurants and coffee shops are West Cornwall Pasty Co, Incredible Edibles, Chop Chop Noodle Bar, Café Sorriso, Costa, Megaro Restaurant, St Pancras Grand, Pasta House, etc.
There was a devastating King’s Cross Fire on November 18, 1987 in the premises of the station. It was found that the reason behind the enormous fire was a lighted match falling into an escalator room and setting it on fire. It was an unknown phenomenon of fire called as the Trench Effect which ferociously made the fire to abruptly explode causing a death of as many as thirty people. Later, as a result, there were improved and tightened fire safety procedures. Escalators were replaced by wooden steps; a prohibition was laid down on smoking and drinking throughout the city.
Thereafter, an explosion took place in a Piccadilly line train on July 2005, travelling between Russell Square and King's Cross St Pancras and led to death of as many as 26 people. There are a number of places to visit and get an accommodation around Kings Cross tube station like Kings Cross St. Pancras hotels in London. In this hotel, you’ll find unmatched standards of comfort and luxury.There are a number of facilities available at the station for the purpose of setting you at ease, out of them; some are Cash Machine, Telephone, Taxi Rank, Vending Machines, Toilets, Photo Booth.
Attractions near Kings Cross tube station:
London Canal Museum:
This legendary museum narrates the story of the man made waterways of the city of London, which were the superhighways once, linking industrial midlands and North of England with London city. The museum is housed in a waterside that was formerly ice warehouse constructed in the 1860s for popular ice entrepreneur Carlo Gatti.
The exhibitions:
The exhibitions narrate the story of the canals in London, their design and structure, people, horses and the cargoes they carried. Guests can enter inside a cabin made in the shape of narrow boat and listen about the incredible changes in the lives of people who used to live on boats.
The British Library:
Previously situated in the British Museum, British Library is presently located close to the St Pancras station after the brick building in red was custom-made in 1992 by Margaret Thatcher. The library was first operated in 1999 after its transfer took place. Library’s front is labeled with Sir Isaac Newton’s statue made by Sir Eduardo Palazzo.
John Ritlat Gallery:
This magnificent gallery is placed within the British Library and it stores some of the precious and rarest books and manuscripts including the ‘Magna Carta’. As a matter of fact, John Ritlat Gallery along with British Library stores 12 million manuscripts and books as well as a classical and rarest collection of stamps in the world.
Kings Library:
At the center of the British Library is the Kings Library: a six storey, glass-walled tower. The presentation of this library in the nation took place in 1823 by King George IV and King George III started the collections. There are lectures and exhibitions that regularly take place for public. There also is a café and restaurant in the library’s premises which offer a spectacular view of the Kings library. Some other attractions close to the King’s Cross tube station are: Big Chill House, Pearson Gallery, King’s Cross Chinese Group Center, etc.
If you are planning to take your taste bud to a next level, there are a lot of eating joints around Kings Cross St. Pancras tube station. Some of the coolest restaurants and coffee shops are West Cornwall Pasty Co, Incredible Edibles, Chop Chop Noodle Bar, Café Sorriso, Costa, Megaro Restaurant, St Pancras Grand, Pasta House, etc.
No comments:
Post a Comment