Plaque

King's Cross fire - names

Inscription

{On the top plaque:}
King's Cross Disaster Fund
In memory of the 31 people who died in the terrible fire at King's Cross underground station on the night of 18th November 1987.

{On the lower plaque: a list of 30 names in alphabetical sequence, followed by:}
An unidentified man
Later identified as Alexander Williamson Fallon

{For the full list of names see Subjects commemorated.}

Site: King's Cross fire - names (1 memorial)

N1, Euston Road, King's Cross tube station

Below ground, at the north end of the tunnel under the Euston Road.

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King's Cross fire - names

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Betty Afua Agyapong

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