London King's Cross railway station
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9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation2:01
Welcome to London King's Cross, one of the world's most iconic transport hubs and a masterpiece of mid-19th-century railway engineering. Designed by Lewis Cubitt and opened in 1852, this station represents a radical departure…
Listen in the app2The Cubitt Facade and the Great Northern Hotel1:51
Standing before the southern facade, we can appreciate the architectural vision of Lewis Cubitt. Unlike the ornate facade of St. …
Listen in the app3The Western Concourse and the John Betjeman Legacy1:48
Entering the new Western Concourse, opened in 2012, we experience the most significant modern addition to the station. This stunning semi-circular space features a soaring white steel structure that fans out like a digital-age…
Listen in the app4Platform 9 3/4 and the Harry Potter Phenomenon1:42
No visit to King's Cross is complete without acknowledging its role in modern mythology. Tucked away near the entrance to the platforms is the site of Platform 9 3/4, the fictional gateway to the Hogwarts Express. …
Listen in the app5Platform 10 and the Legend of Queen Boudica1:39
Descending toward the northern end of the station, specifically near Platform 10, we encounter one of London's most persistent urban legends. It is whispered that the warrior queen of the Iceni, Boudica, who led a major uprising…
Listen in the app6The Clock Tower and the 'Ladykillers' Landscape1:42
Stepping out toward Argyle Street, we can look back at the station's clock tower, a landmark that once guided the 'revelers and drinkers' of old London. This specific view is etched into cinematic history through the 1955 film…
Listen in the app7The Lighthouse Building and the Oyster Mystery1:41
On the corner of Pentonville Road stands one of the station area's most enigmatic structures: the Lighthouse Building. This unusual Victorian edifice, topped with a model lighthouse, has long puzzled Londoners. …
Listen in the app8London King's Cross railway station1:25
Our tour of London King's Cross concludes here, at the junction where Victorian engineering, ancient legend, and modern magic meet. We have walked the same ground as the 'champagne swell' George IV, felt the ghostly presence of…
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Our tour of London King's Cross concludes here, at the junction where Victorian engineering, ancient legend, and modern magic meet. We have walked the same ground as the 'champagne swell' George IV, felt the ghostly presence of…
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What is London King's Cross railway station?
London King's Cross railway station is a place in 킹스크로스 with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | 킹스크로스 |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Total length | 15 min 14 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.5310, -0.1233 |
| Last updated |
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