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Chalton Street is a street in the Somers Town neighbourhood of
Chalton Street is a street in the Somers Town neighbourhood of London
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, England
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. Chalton Street is over a kilometre long and stretches from Euston Road to almost Camden Town, before taking a hard right turn and terminating at St Pancras Hospital
St Pancras Hospital is part of the Camden and Islington NHS Foundation Trust in St Pancras area of Central London, near Camden Town. The hospital specialises in geriatric and psychiatric medicine.
History
The hospital was established as the in ...
.
The street defines the centre of Somers Town. It is notable as the home of Chalton Street Market
Chalton Street Market is a Street markets in London, street market in Camden London Borough Council, Camden, North London.
History
Early history (1795–1867)
Established circa 1795 (as The Brill).
In 1784 the first housing was built at So ...
. It lies directly to the east of Euston railway station, with Euston underground station having been built on Chalton Street. The southern part of the eastern side of Chalton Street is dominated by the Ossulston Estate. The street is also home to Regent High School.
The Ossulston Estate, including Chamberlain House, Levita House and Walker House is all grade II-listed, as are The Somers Town Coffee House (actually a pub despite the name) and The Cock Tavern which are attached to it.
References
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