King's Cross Goods Depot
Introduction
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King's Cross Goods Depot
Image: © Martin Addison Taken: 19 Nov 2010
Once a bustling hive of activity handling freight from as far afield as Scotland, these sheds are no longer connected to the railway at all. The main building was originally built as Maiden Lane station in 1850, a passenger terminus for the Great Northern Railway prior to the opening of King's Cross station in 1852. Queen Victoria travelled to Scotland from here. After the opening of King's Cross, Maiden Lane was closed as a station and converted to freight use. The main building is known as the Midland Goods Shed suggesting a connection with the railway of the same name. The canopy beside the main building is the East Handyside Canopy. Both are included in the King's Cross Central regeneration project which will see them converted to retail and other uses whilst retaining much of their original appearance.
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Image Location
Latitude
51.535748
Longitude
-0.123591