Kings Cross

Kings Cross is a locality in , , . Kings Cross is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near the neighborhood .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include London St Pancras International and British Library.

is a major international rail interchange and shopping destination in . It is the British capital's only international station, with Eurostar services connecting the city with destinations in mainland .

Library
The is the national library of the United Kingdom. Based in London, it is the largest library in the world, with an estimated collection of over 200 million items from multiple countries.

Square
is a rectangular in the running parallel to Camden Road north of central . It has a playground and dog-walking area, and is at the north end.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Peckwater Estate and Camden.

Neighborhood
Kentish Town is an area of northwest , England, in the , immediately north of , close to . Kentish Town likely derives its name from Ken-ditch or Caen-ditch, meaning the "bed of a waterway." The area was initially a small settlement on the River Fleet, first recorded in 1207 during King John's reign.

is an inner northern district of . Its heart lies in Town, a neighbourhood known for its market and the colourful nightlife. is home to three of the most important railway stations in London: King's Cross, St. Pancras and Euston.

Neighborhood
The is a Grade II listed, early Edwardian estate towards the northern end of the Caledonian Road in , . It is situated next to Pentonville Prison.

Kings Cross

Latitude
51.54299° or 51° 32′ 35″ north
Longitude
-0.13081° or 0° 7′ 51″ west
Elevation
121 feet (37 metres)
Open location code
9C3XGVV9+5M
Geo­Names ID
7302144
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In Other Languages

From Hindi to Urdu—“Kings Cross” goes by many names.
  • Hindi: किंग्स क्रॉस
  • Urdu: کنگز کروس، لندن

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Camden Road railway station and Smart Camden Inn Hostel.

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