King's Cross

Major rail hub

King's Cross is a major railway terminus in central London, serving northern England and Scotland.

The station gives its name to the surrounding district.

In the Harry Potter series, Platform 9¾ at King's Cross is where students board the Hogwarts Express—a fictional detail that has become a tourist attraction at the real station.

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london terminus function

King's CrossVictoria

Female monarch's name

Waterloo · Paddington · Charing Cross · London Bridge · St Pancras

london neighborhood character

King's CrossMayfair

Upscale central London district

Kensington · Chelsea · Belgravia · Knightsbridge · Hampstead

Family

king, cross, King, Kings

Familiarity
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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G