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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

“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

Ten former and current police officers at Charing Cross station are facing accelerated misconduct hearings over footage of the investigation.

From BBC • Oct. 24, 2025

Only Lewisham and Charing Cross - where 10 officers are currently under investigation by the police watchdog - will remain open 24 hours.

From BBC • Oct. 16, 2025

The sign said a train to High Barnet via Charing Cross was due.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

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