Open · since 1902
Why is it called Bromley-by-Bow?
DistrictHammersmith & City
Where the name comes from
Bromley is likely derived from the Saxon brembel, bramble, and lege, field. The station, formerly Bromley, was renamed Bromley-by-Bow in 1967 to avoid confusion with Bromley in the London Borough of Bromley.
Where it is
See Bromley-by-Bow on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
At a glance
- Opened
- 1902
- Status
- Open
- Lines
- District, Hammersmith & City
- Local authority
- Tower Hamlets
- Earlier names
- Bromley: 1858–1968
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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