Kings Cross Station Collection

Non-Stop Scotsman
11th May 1928: The 150 ton LNER Pacific class locomotive Flying Scotsman, pulling the train of the same name, leaving Kings Cross Station in London on its first non-stop run to Edinburgh

Photograph by Cyril Herbert, showing a graphic high level view of railway tracks on the approach to Kings Cross Station

Western concourse of Kings Cross Station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

St. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. Creator: Unknown
St. Pancras. A terminus of the London, Midland and Scottish Railway, 1935. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol. 1". [The Amalgamated Press Limited, London, 1935]

UK, England, London, Kings Cross Station and Midland Hotel above St. Pancras Station

The Metropolitan Underground Railway, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The Metropolitan Underground Railway, 1862. Stations of the world's first passenger-carrying designated underground railway. 'Paddington Junction; Chapel St

The Night Scotsman, L. N. E. R. leaving Kings Cross, 1940
The Night Scotsman, L.N.E.R. leaving Kings Cross, 1940. The Night Scotsman offered an overnight passenger service between London and Edinburgh. From Trains of Today. [Juvenile Productions Ltd

The Flying Scotsman, famous locomotive No. 4472, leaving Kings Cross, 1935
The " Flying Scotsman", famous locomotive No. 4472, leaving the L.N.E.R.s London terminus at Kings Cross with a night express for the north, 1935

UK, England, London, Kings Cross Station and Midland Hotel above St. Pancras Station

England, London, Kings Cross Train Station, The Concourse designed by John McAslan and built by Vinci

England, London, Kings Cross, Kings Cross Train Station, Station Roof

Kings Cross Station, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Kings Cross Station, the Exterior (b / w photo)
3102250 Kings Cross Station, the Exterior (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Cross Station, the Exterior)

Kings Cross Station, General View of the Platforms (b / w photo)
3102249 Kings Cross Station, General View of the Platforms (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Cross Station, General View of the Platforms)

A railway clearance auction at Kings Cross Station (engraving)
604640 A railway clearance auction at Kings Cross Station (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A railway clearance auction at Kings Cross Station, London)

London and North Eastern Railway Flying Scotsman train leaving Kings Cross Station, London (colour litho)
813746 London and North Eastern Railway Flying Scotsman train leaving Kings Cross Station, London (colour litho) by Howard, C. T

Kings Cross Station (colour litho)
2810297 Kings Cross Station (colour litho) by Millar, Harold Robert (1869-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Cross Station)

Kings Cross Underground Station in 1868, (c1876). Creator: Unknown
Kings Cross Underground Station in 1868, (c1876). Work on the worlds first underground railway began in 1860, by the Metropolitan Railway under chief engineer John Fowler

The Flying Scotsman leaving Kings Cross Station, hauled by No. 2563, 1935-36
The " Flying Scotsman" leaving Kings Cross Station, hauled by No. 2563, " William Whitelaw", one of the well-known 4-6-2

Kings Cross Station, Camden, London, 1970. The arched train shed looking south along platform 8 from the central footbridge. A train waits on the left, with empty tracks on the right

A Heavy Express Train Leaving Kings Cross, L. N. E. B. 1926
A Heavy Express Train Leaving Kings Cross, L.N.E.B. 1926. From My Railway Book, No. 40, by Cecil J. Allen. [John F. Shaw & Co. Ltd. London, 1926]

A lone group of royal mourners: Queen Mary with the Princess Royal, 1936
A lone group of royal mourners: Queen Mary with the Princess Royal and her daughters-in-law, after the departure of the coffin, waiting at Kings Cross to drive to Buckingham Palace, 1936

England, Greater London, Kings Cross Station. Modern new architecture of Western Concourse at Kings Cross railway station in London

Kings Cross Station
The LNER Kings Cross railway station in London, 9th August 1929. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Kings Cross Station in London, 16th February 1928. (Photo by MacGregor/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Gresley Pacific locomotives at Kings Cross station, London, circa 1926.. Left to right; Class A1 No 2544 Lemberg ; unidentified; Class A1 No 2578 Bayardo ; Class A1 No 4476 Royal Lancer

Flying Scotsman
1st May 1928: The 150 ton LNER Pacific class locomotive Flying Scotsman, pulling the train of the same name, leaving Kings Cross Station in London at 10am on its first non-stop run to Edinburgh

Pendennis Castle
22nd April 1925: Great Western engine Pendennis Castle pulling a London North East Railway train from Kings Cross Station on its way to Peterborough

LNER Spring-Clean
18th January 1931: A London and North-Eastern Railway worker cleans the face of the clock at Kings Cross Railway Station in London. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)

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"Kings Cross Station: A Historic Hub of Railway Marvels" Step into the enchanting world of Kings Cross Station, where history and modernity seamlessly intertwine. Known as the gateway to London, this iconic transportation hub has witnessed countless tales of adventure and romance throughout its storied past. One cannot help but be captivated by the allure of the Non-Stop Scotsman, a legendary locomotive that once thundered through these tracks. Cyril Herbert's striking photograph offers a bird's-eye view of this graphic masterpiece in motion, reminding us of the power and innovation that defined railway travel. As you explore further, you'll discover the Western concourse, an architectural marvel that stands proudly amidst London's bustling streets. Here lies not only Kings Cross Station but also the Midland Hotel above St. Pancras Station – a testament to grandeur and elegance. Delve deeper into history with glimpses from yesteryears - St. Pancras Terminus in 1935 when it served as a vital link for the London, Midland and Scottish Railway or witness The Night Scotsman departing in 1940 during times fraught with uncertainty. No discussion about Kings Cross is complete without mentioning The Flying Scotsman - locomotive No. 4472 that achieved worldwide fame for its speed and grace. Imagine standing on these very platforms as it embarked on unforgettable journeys across England. John McAslan's visionary design takes center stage at Kings Cross' Concourse - an architectural gem blending tradition with contemporary aesthetics. And let us not forget to gaze upon the magnificent station roof; an engineering feat that shelters travelers under its protective embrace. Kings Cross Station remains an enduring symbol of connectivity within England's capital city. Its exterior exudes timeless charm even in monochrome hues captured by vintage photography. So come forth and immerse yourself in this captivating tapestry woven by Kings Cross Station – where legends were born, dreams took flight, and the spirit of adventure still lingers in the air.