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Clink78: The story… so far
Discover England’s 21st Century Capital from a 19th Century Courthouse. Clink78 London, the Tate Modern of hostels, combines 200 years of history with a cool, functional interior and contemporary design to meet the needs of today’s more discerning traveller. Built on the grounds of one of London’s first police courts, Clink78 is ideally located to discover London’s key attractions.
Where you fit in...
1792
Clerkenwell public offices originally situated in Holborn
1837 – 1839
Charles Dickens works here while writing Oliver Twist
1844
Clerkenwell Court moves to 78 King's Cross Road
1903 – 1906
Rebuilding of Clerkenwell's Magistrates' Court
1978
The Clash band are put on a trial and found guilty for the infamous pigeon shooting incident
1998
Court is disbanded
2008
Launch of Clink as a Backpacker Hostel
Clink261
Clink261 openned its door in 1999 under the name Ashlee House. Two Irish sisters, Anne & Shelly, got the idea to open a hostel in London's King's Cross after backpacking themselves across the globe. They knew exactly what backpackers wanted and Ashlee House was instantly a success. Clink78, its sister hostel, just around the corner, opened in 2008. Clink78 was a hit in no time and after extensive refurbishment, Ashlee House became Clink261, part of the Clink brand.
