The Culross Mission was founded in 1897 to minister to the spiritual and practical needs of Railway Staff and their families, and to provide assistance in times of need. Culross Hall was erected in 1890 by the Great Northern Railway Company as part of Culross Buildings, a block of forty flats for railwaymen and their families, and was officially opened in 1897 by the former Lord Colville of Culross K.T., Chairman of the Great Northern Railway. These buildings were situated at the rear of King's Cross Station.

The London City Mission appointed Mr K Mitchell to be the Missionary/Chaplain in Charge of the Mission Centre. he was supported by a committee of railwaymen presided over by Sir Henry Oakley, a Director of the GNR. From these days to the present time, the Missionary/Chaplains were seconded to the railway free from any imbursements from the railway companies.

During 1984 Culross Hall and Building were closed down in order for proposed redevelopment of the King's Cross Area. As a result of this, the Missionary/Chaplain was relocated to a room in the West Side offices of the station, where the work of the Culross Mission continues to this day among railway staff and their families.

The ministry of the Chaplain was twofold:

• To present the Gospel of salvation through the Lord Jesus Christ, to all who would be prepared to listen.
• To offer comfort, counselling and practical help to any railway employee and their families, regardless of status, race or religion.

This continues to be the aim and the ministry of the Chaplain today. Many railway staff and their families have cause to be thankful for the spiritual and practical help of the Chaplains over the past 100 years:

Mr K Mitchell (1897 - 1927)
Mr J W Kirby (1927 - 1957)
Mr G Holland (1957 - 1978)
Mr A Cook (1978 - 1987)
Mr L Lucas (1987 - 2001)
Mr J Day (2001 - present)

Some articles from publications

- London City Mission magazine, July 1903