Open · since 1940
Why is it called Finchley Central?
Northern
Where the name comes from
Named after Finchley, which probably means "Finch's clearing" or "finches' clearing". The station stands in Church End, and was called Finchley (Church End) before taking its present name in 1940.
Worth knowing: Harry Beck, designer of the original Tube map, lived nearby and used the station; a plaque on Platform 3 commemorates him.
Where it is
See Finchley Central on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Northern East Finchley
- Northern Mill Hill East
- Northern West Finchley
At a glance
- Opened
- 1940
- Status
- Open
- Line
- Northern
- Fare zone
- 4
- Local authority
- Barnet
- Earlier names
- Finchley & Hendon: 1867–1872; Finchley: 1872–1896; Finchley (Church End): 1896–1940
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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