A large urban renewal project is taking place in the area to the north of Kings Cross railway station in London, and I took the opportunity to have a look at the area before catching my train back to York last week.
Much of the area was once used by the railways and other industries. Two features in this shot show the improvements made to historical features. First, in the foreground is the Regents Canal, with access to it much improved, and a number of barges moored there. Secondly the large building to the top left was once a goods warehouse, but is now part of Central St Martins College of Art and Design. Two new bridges cross the canal, giving access to a well used public square with water features in front of the old warehouse.
Further from this area are many other regenerated buildings as well as new builds and gardens.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
I enjoyed exploring more of this area before catching my train north. I've been up to Granary Square before, and walked westwards to Paddington Station along the Regents Canal (a very worthwhile walk with much to see), but not explored this old industrial area. There is still more to see in this area on future trips to London.
Thank you all for your lovely comments and favs, they are very much appreciated.
I enjoyed exploring more of this area before catching my train north. I've been up to Granary Square before, and walked westwards to Paddington Station along the Regents Canal (a very worthwhile walk with much to see), but not explored this old industrial area. There is still more to see in this area on future trips to London.
Ian
Thank you Vesna - they are a popular place to relax when it is warm and sunny.
Ian