Join SLA Europe on 19th June for a social event with a twist – a walking
tour around Kings Cross – the site that everyone is flocking to since the
arrival of the Eurostar.
Join our Blue Badge Guide Rachel to explore the newly renovated St Pancras
and King’s Cross stations and discover the secrets to the surrounding area,
once London’s most notorious red light district. With the dramatic
transformation of the two Victorian railway stations and neighbouring goods
yards, the gothic splendour of the old Midland Grand Hotel, a German
Gymnasium, film locations, a canalside nature reserve and the church which
gave the area its name; there is something for everyone on this walking
tour of the area. Thanks to the generous sponsorship of Justis this event
is free for SLA members.

On completing the tour, we will adjourn to Kings Place for drinks and
social networking.

*Our Guide*

Rachel Kolsky is a prize-winning Blue Badge guide (www.golondontours.com)
who is passionate about exploring London’s heritage. Her walks and talks
cover a wide range of themes and areas but always focus on the ‘human
stories behind the buildings’. Her first book, ‘Jewish London’, was
published in March 2012.

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trained as a librarian, Rachel worked as an information professional in the
financial services industry for over 25 years. Her work was recognised both
at industry level with the award of Information Professional of the Year in
2006, and by her professional organisation, SLA, with the Membership
Achievement Award in 2008.

With a degree in Politics and Modern History, Rachel’s love of research has
always been linked to social history in particular and as a born and bred
Londoner, this led her to train as a guide. She gained the Blue Badge for
London in 2004, winning the prize for Best Written Paper.

When not guiding she is very much involved with her local independent
cinema, The Phoenix, East Finchley, where she is a Trustee. Or she can be
found on the high seas, speaking as a guest lecturer on cruises. For more
details see www.golondontours.com

*Date:* 19th June 2013

*Time:* Assemble at 6:15 for prompt departure at 6.30pm

*Price:* Free for members, £10 for non-members (Due to the nature of this
event, it will not be possible to take cash payment on the night. All
monies must be paid in advance. Details to follow after booking)

*Meeting place:* Providing on booking

*Registration:* Registration is essential. Please sign up
here<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/12L9yK0HqTbI0ddCKUawmOAdGHO7xJyZCf6Hgkg7Kyrg/viewform>

Our thanks go to Justis, for their kind sponsorship of this event.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Best wishes,
SLA Europe Events Committee
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