Kings CrossOnce home to music halls and grand theatres, Kings Cross was
transformed after World War II with the arrival of hundreds of
troops visiting from the nearby naval base, and today still carries
the reputation as the city's red-light district. Although the
nightclubs, strip clubs, bars, restaurants and adult shops are
still there, the atmosphere is slowly changing and levels of
prostitution and drug-use have declined in recent years. The
introduction of trendy cafes and the redevelopment of apartment
buildings are attracting a wider crowd of people. The Cross is most
sleazy at night when the bright lights come on, but during the day
is an interesting mix of characters. |
