An urban garden in an area of north London transformed by major redevelopment can continue its activities for two more years – thanks to new funding.
The Story Garden, situated behind the British Library, offers food growing spaces, gardening sessions, community meals and volunteering opportunities.
Set up in 2019, it will continue for at least two more years after receiving £83,640 funding from City Bridge Trust – the City of London Corporation’s charity funder.
The garden is run by the education charity Global Generation, which also supports local Somers Town residents to turn unused areas of housing estates into fertile green spaces.
The neighbourhood has seen a dramatic change in recent years with a major redevelopment of the area around nearby King’s Cross station and works on the new HS2 rail line from Euston.
City Bridge Trust Chairman Giles Shilson said:
“There can be few areas of London that have changed as much in recent years as King’s Cross, and the danger is that pre-existing communities may feel neglected and left behind.
“The Story Garden is a green…
