Kings Cross Station (London) Kings Cross is one of the major
railway termini of London. It is situated in Euston Road, which
was constructed in the 19th century and known as the New Road.
The early lines entering London from the North stopped short of
the City, and termini were constructed along this road,
including Euston Station and the nearby St. Pancras Station. The
station, with its famous functional facade, was opened in 1852,
and the architect was Lewis Cubitt. The clock on the tower was
exhibited at the Great Exhibition. The adjoining Great Northern
Hotel was opened in 1854. Kings Cross Station is built in an
area previously known as Battle Bridge, and Boudicca, whose
rebellion flattened the Roman cities at Colchester, St. Albans
and London, is believed to be buried beneath one of the
platforms. The name "Kings Cross" comes from a memorial to
George IV which stood for several years at the Northern end of
Grays Inn Road. The station became famous for the romance of
leaving London in the evening on the