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Local News · HarrowBlue plaque honours Tube visionary Frank Pick
A blue plaque has been unveiled at the former Hampstead Garden Suburb home of Frank Pick, the influential manager credited with shaping the modern identity of London's Tube network. His work included the iconic roundel logo and Johnston typeface.
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Local News · HarrowPiccadilly Line's WWII Role: Storage and Command Centre
During the Second World War, the Piccadilly line was repurposed for national defence. Sections of the line were used to store valuable national goods, while a disused station functioned as an anti-aircraft command centre.
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Local News · KentonKenton Station's Name Change: A Look Back
Preston Road station, a Metropolitan line stop in Kenton, originally opened in 1908 with a much longer name. It is one of several London Underground stations that have undergone name alterations throughout their history.
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