Charing Cross

American

[char-ing] / ˈtʃær ɪŋ /

noun

a square and district in central London, England: major railroad terminals.

Charing Cross British

/ ˈtʃærɪŋ /

noun

a district of London, in the city of Westminster: the modern cross (1863) in front of Charing Cross railway station replaces the one erected by Edward I (1290), the last of twelve marking the route of the funeral procession of his queen, Eleanor

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Mr. Brooks was also behind “My Favorite Year,” which was based on “Your Show of Shows”; “84 Charing Cross Road,” which starred his wife, and “Frances” with Jessica Lange.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 20, 2026

Catherine accompanied Prince William, who was originally due to attend solo, at Charing Cross Hospital on Thursday for their first public engagement of 2026.

From BBC ● Jan. 8, 2026

“I’d read Helene Hanff’s novel ‘84, Charing Cross Road,’ which is told in letter form, and I liked the reading experience.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025

Police Sergeant Clayton Robinson, based at Charing Cross police station in central London, was dismissed with immediate effect following an Accelerated Misconduct Hearing on Tuesday.

From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2025

The goblin clung even tighter as they moved into the compressing darkness, and seconds later Harry’s feet found pavement and he opened his eyes on Charing Cross Road.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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