were briefly closed to prevent overcrowding in the station. In 2009, Transport for London began a major reconstruction of large parts of the station. Much of the St Giles area alongside St Giles High Street has been cleared to make way for the new development including Crossrail expansion. The Astoria theatre on Charing Cross Road has been demolished and the original Central line entrances will also go. Business With Bloomsbury and Holborn, it is part of the "Midtown" business improvement district. See also Church of St Giles in the Fields St Giles Circus St Giles District (Metropolis) Central Saint Giles The Phoenix Garden References External links Areas of London Districts of the London Borough of Camden Former slums of London Former civil parishes in London Bills of mortality parishes ur:سینٹ گائیلز، لندن