Aerial photo of my neighbourhood: the Regent's Canal and Battlebridge Basin
Michael
Aerial photo of my neighbourhood: the Regent's Canal and Battlebridge Basin
Arts & Culture
It has a stunning atrium and interesting wavy glass facade, two concert halls, two art galleries, a cafe with sofa's, a high-end restaurant and a canalside terrace.
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WeWork - Office Space & Coworking
90 York WayIt has a stunning atrium and interesting wavy glass facade, two concert halls, two art galleries, a cafe with sofa's, a high-end restaurant and a canalside terrace.
London's largest private gallery which is free to the public. Walking distance. Free.
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Gagosian
6-24 Britannia StLondon's largest private gallery which is free to the public. Walking distance. Free.
Open to the public, exhibitions, shop, coffee bar, free wi-fi. Walking distance.
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The British Library
96 Euston RdOpen to the public, exhibitions, shop, coffee bar, free wi-fi. Walking distance.
Museum dedicated to medicine. Walking distance. Free.
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Wellcome Collection
183 Euston RdMuseum dedicated to medicine. Walking distance. Free.
Superb garden. The garden is open to the public, see if one of their friendly gardeners has time to show you around because it isn't clear which bits are accessible. Free.
Royal College of Physicians
11 St Andrews PlSuperb garden. The garden is open to the public, see if one of their friendly gardeners has time to show you around because it isn't clear which bits are accessible. Free.
Fascinating Georgian house where Charles Dickens lived. His last work (1865) 'Our Mutual Friend' is based around King's Cross and the dust heaps mentioned in the book were situated across the canal from our block. Walking distance.
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Charles Dickens Museum
48-49 Doughty StFascinating Georgian house where Charles Dickens lived. His last work (1865) 'Our Mutual Friend' is based around King's Cross and the dust heaps mentioned in the book were situated across the canal from our block. Walking distance.
A fascinating and idiosyncratic museum which John Soane built as his home in 1792-1812. There is a lovely cafe in Lincon's Inn Fields across the road. Also adjacent and interesting for walking around are the ancient 'Inns of Court' where barristers and lawyers have their chambers - quintisentially Dickensian although the buildings are pre-Victorian.
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Sir John Soane's Museum
13 Lincoln's Inn FieldsA fascinating and idiosyncratic museum which John Soane built as his home in 1792-1812. There is a lovely cafe in Lincon's Inn Fields across the road. Also adjacent and interesting for walking around are the ancient 'Inns of Court' where barristers and lawyers have their chambers - quintisentially Dickensian although the buildings are pre-Victorian.
New museum provided by the University of London. Walking distance.
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Grant Museum of Zoology
21 University StNew museum provided by the University of London. Walking distance.
World famous specialising in ballet and modern dance.
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Sadlers Wells Theatre (Stop UB) station
World famous specialising in ballet and modern dance.
Petrie Museum of Egyptian Archaeology
Malet PlaceA hidden gem! Walking distance.
Cute little museum around the corner from the flat which used to be a Victorian ice cream manufactury. Now dedicated to canal life past and present. Walking distance.
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London Canal Museum
12/13 New Wharf RdCute little museum around the corner from the flat which used to be a Victorian ice cream manufactury. Now dedicated to canal life past and present. Walking distance.
Concert hall and cinemas. Get the Underground to Barbican, about 5 stops.
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Barbican Centre
Silk StreetConcert hall and cinemas. Get the Underground to Barbican, about 5 stops.
A stunning piece of architecture and iconic venue for concerts. 390 bus from outside the flat at bus stop J. It is adjacent to Kensington Gardens / Palace and Hyde Park.
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Royal Albert Hall
Imperial College RoadA stunning piece of architecture and iconic venue for concerts. 390 bus from outside the flat at bus stop J. It is adjacent to Kensington Gardens / Palace and Hyde Park.
Sightseeing
The canalside steps are a popular hang-out in good weather. The University of the Arts London is housed in this nineteenth century grain store. The public are welcome to wander in as far as the atrium. The fountains are magnificent especially at night.
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Granary Square
1 Granary SquareThe canalside steps are a popular hang-out in good weather. The University of the Arts London is housed in this nineteenth century grain store. The public are welcome to wander in as far as the atrium. The fountains are magnificent especially at night.
C18th feminist Mary Wollstonecraft ('Vindication of the Rights of Women') is buried here. Author Thomas Hardy was a trainee architect before he turned to writing. He re-modelled this churchyard to make way for the new railways of the steam age. He stacked the old gravestones in 'Hardy's Circle'. My hero Edward Carpenter (friend of Walt Whitman) wrote here.
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St Pancras Old Church
Pancras RoadC18th feminist Mary Wollstonecraft ('Vindication of the Rights of Women') is buried here. Author Thomas Hardy was a trainee architect before he turned to writing. He re-modelled this churchyard to make way for the new railways of the steam age. He stacked the old gravestones in 'Hardy's Circle'. My hero Edward Carpenter (friend of Walt Whitman) wrote here.
Tavistock Square has evolved over decades into a peace park with a statue of Ghandi, commemorations to conscientious objectors, Hiroshima etc. 15 minutes walk away.
Tavistock Square
Tavistock SquareTavistock Square has evolved over decades into a peace park with a statue of Ghandi, commemorations to conscientious objectors, Hiroshima etc. 15 minutes walk away.
This C19th railway station was beautifully restored in 2007. It is a fine example of the great age of the railways. There are now plenty of shops and places to eat as well as the direct, high speed rail connections to continental Europe.
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Saint Pancras Station
Euston RoadThis C19th railway station was beautifully restored in 2007. It is a fine example of the great age of the railways. There are now plenty of shops and places to eat as well as the direct, high speed rail connections to continental Europe.
Beautiful C18th crescent of quaint little houses 5 minutes walk from the flat near the junction of Caledonian and Pentonville Roads
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Keystone Crescent
28 Caledonian RdBeautiful C18th crescent of quaint little houses 5 minutes walk from the flat near the junction of Caledonian and Pentonville Roads
Food Scene
There are several places to eat in St Pancras station including Carlucci and Yo! Sushi. The station is beautiful: Victorian engineering and confidence at it's best.
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St Pancras International station
Euston RoadThere are several places to eat in St Pancras station including Carlucci and Yo! Sushi. The station is beautiful: Victorian engineering and confidence at it's best.
Stylish Indian restaurant, great food and service. Great breakfast! Evenings very popular but you can't book unless there are a minimum of 6 people - either get there early or prepare to queue.
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Dishoom King's Cross
5 Stable StStylish Indian restaurant, great food and service. Great breakfast! Evenings very popular but you can't book unless there are a minimum of 6 people - either get there early or prepare to queue.
Addis
40-42 Caledonian RdEthiopian food, reasonably priced.
Camino
290 - 292 King's Cross BridgeSpanish bar and restaurant. Very popular.
Very popular and busy. There is a bar as well as a restaurant.
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The Lighterman
3 Granary SquareVery popular and busy. There is a bar as well as a restaurant.
Highly recommended for breakfast! This is about 30 meters from my flat. They offer an all inclusive eat-as-much-as-you-want breakfast for £7 from 6.30am for non-residents. Good wifi connections and all kinds of comfy seating. Out of the street door from my flat, turn right, cross Crinan Street and you are there. Easy!
hub by Premier Inn London King's Cross
50 Wharfdale Rd.Highly recommended for breakfast! This is about 30 meters from my flat. They offer an all inclusive eat-as-much-as-you-want breakfast for £7 from 6.30am for non-residents. Good wifi connections and all kinds of comfy seating. Out of the street door from my flat, turn right, cross Crinan Street and you are there. Easy!
Cosy little family-run restaurant cheap but delicious food. They don't sell alcohol but you can take your own booze and they make a little charge for the glasses.
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Paolina Thai Cuisine
181 King's Cross RdCosy little family-run restaurant cheap but delicious food. They don't sell alcohol but you can take your own booze and they make a little charge for the glasses.
Traditional 'greasy spoon' London cafe where you can get a famous English breakfast (served all day) - delicious but not recommended for those with a heart condition!!!
Blue River Cafe
44 Northdown StTraditional 'greasy spoon' London cafe where you can get a famous English breakfast (served all day) - delicious but not recommended for those with a heart condition!!!
Mildred's
200 Pentonville RdVery popular vegan / vegetarian restaurant chain.
Euro Tandoori
325 Grays Inn RdCheap and cheerful Indian restaurant.
Best pizza restaurant in the area. Very popular. 50 Tavistock Pl, London WC1H 9RG
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Pizza Sophia
50 Tavistock PlBest pizza restaurant in the area. Very popular. 50 Tavistock Pl, London WC1H 9RG
Exquisite Chinese restaurant, providing high-end cuisine.
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Chillicool Restaurant
15 Leigh StExquisite Chinese restaurant, providing high-end cuisine.
The King of Falafel
17 Hunter StReally healthy middle eastern food.
Top quality traditional Fish & Chip restaurant where you can sit down to eat or get a take-away.
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North Sea
7-8 Leigh StTop quality traditional Fish & Chip restaurant where you can sit down to eat or get a take-away.
Great value cafe with delicious healthy Turkish food. Very popular and always a queue at lunchtime mainly of people wanting take aways. If you want to sit to eat by-pass the queue and let them know you are looking for a table
Pitted Olive
3 Leigh StGreat value cafe with delicious healthy Turkish food. Very popular and always a queue at lunchtime mainly of people wanting take aways. If you want to sit to eat by-pass the queue and let them know you are looking for a table
Sylish venue serving modern middle eastern cuisine. Located in a nineteenth century former coal office overlooking the Regent's Canal in the trendy new Coal Drops Yard N1C.
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Coal Office Restaurant
2 Bagley WalkSylish venue serving modern middle eastern cuisine. Located in a nineteenth century former coal office overlooking the Regent's Canal in the trendy new Coal Drops Yard N1C.
BunCo
53 Caledonian RoadHealthy and good value food. Caledonian Road.
Prezzo Italian Restaurant London Euston
Global pizza chain, reasonably priced, good service.
Parks & Nature
Regent's Park. One of London's Royal Parks. Beautiful and surrounded by the Regency villas designed by John Nash. Bandstand. London Zoo is located in the north-west corner towards Camden. I once lived in the Head Gardener's cottage within the grounds of The Holme on the Inner Circle!
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The Regent's Park
Regent's Park. One of London's Royal Parks. Beautiful and surrounded by the Regency villas designed by John Nash. Bandstand. London Zoo is located in the north-west corner towards Camden. I once lived in the Head Gardener's cottage within the grounds of The Holme on the Inner Circle!
This is where I studied 1973/6. 300 acres of botanical garden. A world heritage site. There are plenty of glasshouses and a wonderful gallery if it rains. A MUST if you like gardening. You can get the Overground train from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
This is where I studied 1973/6. 300 acres of botanical garden. A world heritage site. There are plenty of glasshouses and a wonderful gallery if it rains. A MUST if you like gardening. You can get the Overground train from Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station.
One of the oldest apothecaries gardens (16th century). Charming and learned! On the embankment of the river Thames. Lovely cafe.
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Chelsea Physic Garden
66 Royal Hospital RdOne of the oldest apothecaries gardens (16th century). Charming and learned! On the embankment of the river Thames. Lovely cafe.
Former reservoirs now managed as wetlands for bird and animal life. Great place for a peaceful walk.
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Walthamstow Wetlands
2 Forest RoadFormer reservoirs now managed as wetlands for bird and animal life. Great place for a peaceful walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
Millers
19 Caledonian RdDown-to-earth King's Cross pub, great prices the fastest service in the universe.
The Water Rats
328 Grays Inn RdMusic venue and bar
Small LGBT+ bar very near to Gay's The Word' bookshop.
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New Bloomsbury Set
76a Marchmont StSmall LGBT+ bar very near to Gay's The Word' bookshop.
Large bar and restaurant. The restaurant has private rooms which you can reserve.
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The Somers Town Coffee House
60 Chalton StLarge bar and restaurant. The restaurant has private rooms which you can reserve.
Predominantly a gay men's bar but everyone is welcome. Karaoke on Mondays (happy hour 4-11pm on Mondays) and Fridays. Karaoke Fridays and Saturdays. Main bar ground floor, quieter bar upstairs. Roof terrace. Check the website for latest info.
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Central Station
37 Wharfdale Rd.Predominantly a gay men's bar but everyone is welcome. Karaoke on Mondays (happy hour 4-11pm on Mondays) and Fridays. Karaoke Fridays and Saturdays. Main bar ground floor, quieter bar upstairs. Roof terrace. Check the website for latest info.
Restored it to it's 1901 glory the Scottish Stores has lavish, ornate wooden panelling which English Heritage have shown an interest in listing. Craft beers.
The Flying Scotsman
6 Caledonian RdRestored it to it's 1901 glory the Scottish Stores has lavish, ornate wooden panelling which English Heritage have shown an interest in listing. Craft beers.
My favourite pub! Charming old, small pub that is owned and run by the customers - a true community pub. Awarded 'Assett of Community Value' and won several CAMRA awards. Great British beers, outside seating is limited. If you are hungry you are welcome to have take-outs delivered - ask at the bar for menus.
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King Charles I
55-57 Northdown StMy favourite pub! Charming old, small pub that is owned and run by the customers - a true community pub. Awarded 'Assett of Community Value' and won several CAMRA awards. Great British beers, outside seating is limited. If you are hungry you are welcome to have take-outs delivered - ask at the bar for menus.
On the top level at the front of St Pancras station. Spacious bars with dining areas in Victorian elegance. Huge range of great beers.
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The Betjeman Arms
Euston RoadOn the top level at the front of St Pancras station. Spacious bars with dining areas in Victorian elegance. Huge range of great beers.
Large bar and restaurant within King's Cross station. It used to be the parcel yard where horses and carts exchanged parcels and post with the railway. Restored meticulously but converted into a great pub. Large range of British beers. Departures screens inside so you shouldn't be late for your train.
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The Parcel Yard, King's Cross
Large bar and restaurant within King's Cross station. It used to be the parcel yard where horses and carts exchanged parcels and post with the railway. Restored meticulously but converted into a great pub. Large range of British beers. Departures screens inside so you shouldn't be late for your train.
This is The Lexington (in Islington), a popular live-music venue, open late.
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The Islington
96-98 Pentonville RdThis is The Lexington (in Islington), a popular live-music venue, open late.
Essentials
A beautiful top quality grocery store within the new King's Cross Central development and a five minute walk from the flat. Their low budget range is good quality. This flagship store has a cafe, juice bar, bakery and wine bar, even a jazz quartet weekly. Highly recommended. Open 08:00 - 22:00 Mon-Sat, 12-6pm Sunday.
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Waitrose & Partners Kings Cross
1 Wharf RoadA beautiful top quality grocery store within the new King's Cross Central development and a five minute walk from the flat. Their low budget range is good quality. This flagship store has a cafe, juice bar, bakery and wine bar, even a jazz quartet weekly. Highly recommended. Open 08:00 - 22:00 Mon-Sat, 12-6pm Sunday.
The nearest grocery store, about four minutes walk away. They sell power adaptors. If you are looking for something with a wider range go to Waitrose King's Cross (see above). Open 6.30 - 22.30 Mon-Sat, 12-6pm Sun.
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Tesco Metro
361 Bethnal Green RdThe nearest grocery store, about four minutes walk away. They sell power adaptors. If you are looking for something with a wider range go to Waitrose King's Cross (see above). Open 6.30 - 22.30 Mon-Sat, 12-6pm Sun.
Entertainment & Activities
Bloomsbury Theatre and Studio
15 Gordon StLocal theatre
Local cinema, 15 minutes walk or buses from King's Cross station towards Angel.
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Vue Cinema London - Islington
36 Parkfield StLocal cinema, 15 minutes walk or buses from King's Cross station towards Angel.
Local cinema. There are three bus services outside the front door (bus stop J) that take you near to this venue.
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Odeon Cinema Holloway
419-427 Holloway RdLocal cinema. There are three bus services outside the front door (bus stop J) that take you near to this venue.
Free small science exhibition in this enormous medical research institute.
The Francis Crick Institute
1 GreaterFree small science exhibition in this enormous medical research institute.