History.
	The Kings Cross area has a fascinating history. During the 4th century Romano-British inhabitants established premises that endure today as St.Pancras old church (right). The church boasts an original altarstone.		The original "Kings Cross" was a monument to King George IV (below) who reigned between 1820 and 1830.
		The nearby slum of St. Giles was the setting for Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. During the nineteenth century, this area was one of Londons poorest districts.
	The 18th and 19th centuries saw the arrival of first canals and then railways. These transformed an, until then, semi-rural Kings Cross into an urban area of slums and workmans lodgings. For more on this areas history visit Kings Cross Voices Project.		Today, Kings Cross most famous export is childrens favourite Harry Potter. Harrys train to Hogwarts left from platform nine and three quarters.
		Kings Cross Voices have produced a Sound Trail covering our area. For more information visit Kings Cross Voices.

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