Open · since 1971
Why is it called Brixton?
Victoria
Where the name comes from
Thought to come from Brixistane, meaning the stone of Brixi, a Saxon lord.
Worth knowing: Hans Unger's platform murals are a pun on the name, suggesting a "ton of bricks".
Where it is
See Brixton on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Victoria Stockwell
At a glance
- Opened
- 1971
- Status
- Open
- Line
- Victoria
- Fare zone
- 2
- Local authority
- Lambeth
Sources
Station list and dates: Wikipedia’s lists of London Underground stations, citing Douglas Rose and Cyril Harris. Line routes Powered by TfL Open Data.
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