Photograph of Kings Head PH, Kings Cross, London

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Photograph of Kings Head PH, Kings Cross, London

Photograph of Kings Head PH, Kings Cross, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934. 1961 for the Kings Head, Kings Cross, London WC1X 9NT. As of July 2018. Renamed Swintons. Now closed and planning granted to convert to bistro. As of Set 2017 conversion under way. Date: 1939

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This evocative photograph captures the historic Kings Head Pub in Kings Cross, London, as it looked in the 1930s. The image, taken in the late thirties, shows the pub's facade in all its glory, with its distinctive signage and red brick exterior. The Kings Head, which was owned by Hoare and Company Limited at the time, was a popular local watering hole, drawing in patrons with its welcoming atmosphere and traditional English pub charm. The back of the print reveals intriguing details about the pub's history. According to the records, the Kings Head had been in operation since at least 1934, and by 1939, it was still going strong. However, the passage of time brought about changes. By September 2017, the conversion of the pub into a bistro was well underway, and as of July 2018, it had been renamed Swintons and was no longer in operation. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Kings Head Pub was a beloved institution in the heart of London's Kings Cross community. The image is a testament to the rich history and character of the pub, which continues to be a subject of fascination and nostalgia for many.

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