King's Cross station

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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1. What is the location?London, England
2. What is the opened?1852
3. Where is King's Cross Station and why is it important?King's Cross Station is in north central London and is the main train gateway for journeys from the north of England and Scotland. It helps millions of people travel each year.
4. When did King's Cross Station open and who designed it?It opened in 1852 and was designed by Lewis Cubitt. The station has a famous iron and glass roof that lets in lots of light.

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