Kenton Station's Name Change: A Look Back
Preston Road station, serving the Kenton area, once had a significantly longer name when it first opened.
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Preston Road station, a Metropolitan line stop located between Northwick Park and Wembley Park, originally opened in 1908 with a name that was considerably longer than its current designation. The station, which serves the Kenton area, was initially called Preston Road Halt for Uxendon and Kenton. This lengthy title was eventually shortened to the more manageable Preston Road, a name it retains today, as reported by MyLondon.
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The London Underground, now over 160 years old, has seen numerous stations alter their names since its inception. Preston Road is not unique in this regard. For instance, Bank station was formerly known as City. Euston Square station's original name was Gower Street. Acton Town station was once called Mill Hill Park, and Fulham Broadway station was previously known as Walham Green. MyLondon reported these changes.
Other stations have also seen their names modified. Charing Cross was once Trafalgar Square, a name that MyLondon noted appears more fitting. Marylebone was known as Great Central, and St Paul's station was called Post Office. Chiswick Park station also underwent a renaming process to simplify the Tube map. It was originally Acton Green, renamed to Chiswick Park and Acton Green in March 1887, before eventually becoming just Chiswick Park. The report from MyLondon highlighted these historical alterations.
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+What was Preston Road station originally called?
Preston Road station, which serves the Kenton area, was originally named Preston Road Halt for Uxendon and Kenton. This name was later abbreviated to the simpler Preston Road for practical reasons, according to MyLondon.
+When did Preston Road station first open?
Preston Road station first opened its doors to passengers in 1908. It is a stop on the Metropolitan line of the London Underground.
+Are there other London Underground stations that have changed their names?
Yes, several other London Underground stations have undergone name changes. MyLondon reported that Bank was formerly City, Euston Square was Gower Street, Acton Town was Mill Hill Park, and Fulham Broadway was Walham Green.
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