Camden in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
King’s Cross Station
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
1. King’s Cross Station Marker
King’s Cross Station
Lewis Cubitt
(1799-1883)
Architect
The station was opened in 1852 as the London terminus of the Great Northern Railway and was restored between 2008 and 2013 by Network Rail with support from the Railway Heritage Trust. The station is Listed Grade I and stands in the King's Cross & St Pancras Conservation Area.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 51° 31.857′ N, 0° 7.427′ W. Marker is in Camden, England, in Greater London. It can be reached from the intersection of Euston Road and Pancras Road, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Euston Road, Camden, England N1C 4AL, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
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Also see . . . London King's Cross railway station (Wikipedia). Excerpt:
The station was opened in King's Cross in 1852 by the Great Northern Railway on the northern edge of Central London to accommodate the East Coast Main Line. It quickly grew to cater to suburban lines and was expanded several times in the 19th century. As part of the Big Four grouping in 1923, it came under the ownership of the London and North Eastern Railway, who introduced famous services such as the Flying Scotsman and locomotives such as Mallard. The station complex was redeveloped in the 1970s,(Submitted on March 4, 2026.)simplifying the layout and providing electric suburban services, and it became a major terminus for the high-speed InterCity 125. As of 2018, long-distance trains from King's Cross are run by London North Eastern Railway to Edinburgh Waverley, Leeds and Newcastle; other long-distance operators include Hull Trains and Grand Central. In addition, Great Northern runs suburban commuter trains around North London and Hertfordshire, as well as longer distance regional services to Cambridgeshire and Norfolk.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 20262. King’s Cross Station Marker - wide view
In the late 20th century, the area around the station became known for its seedy and downmarket character, and was used as a backdrop for several films as a result. A major redevelopment was undertaken in the 21st century, including restoration of the original roof, and the station became well known for its association with the Harry Potter books and films, particularly the fictional Platform 9+3⁄4.
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 28, 2026
3. King’s Cross Station and Marker
The marker is visible here on the left side of the station.
circa 1910
4. King’s Cross Station
Credits. This page was last revised on March 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 32 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 4, 2026, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
