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Why is it called Chorleywood?

Metropolitan

Where the name comes from

From the Anglo-Saxon leah, a clearing or wood, of the ceorla, or peasants: the peasants' clearing. Other derivations have been proposed.

Worth knowing: From November 1915 until 1934 the station was called "Chorley Wood & Chenies".

Where it is

Chorleywood

See Chorleywood on the interactive map, 1863 to today

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At a glance

Opened
1889
Status
Open
Line
Metropolitan
Fare zone
7
Local authority
Three Rivers
Earlier names
Chorley Wood: 1889–1915; Chorley Wood & Chenies: 1915–1934; Chorley Wood: 1934–1964

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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