Elgar includes tunes from the Trio (central section) of the Pomp and Circumstance March No.
Kingsway had been opened in 1905, so it was then as in the words of the song "the newest street in London town", and it was certainly one of the broadest.
It was built as part of a major plan to clear slum districts in the Holborn area, and hence the pertinent reference to "sick and poor" people.
The song was immediately published by Boosey's and first performed at an Alexandra Palace concert on 15 January 1910, sung by Clara Butt.
"The Unknown Elgar" includes "The King's Way" performed by Teresa Cahill (soprano), with Barry Collett (piano).