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Why is it called Harrow-on-the-Hill?

Metropolitan

Where the name comes from

Harrow comes from Old English hearg, a heathen temple, which probably stood on Harrow hill. The station opened as Harrow in 1880 and became Harrow-on-the-Hill in 1894; the town proper sits on top of the hill while the station is at its foot, so the name is described as marketing rather than precision.

Where it is

Harrow & WealdstoneHarrow-on-the-HillKentonNorth HarrowNorthwick ParkRayners LaneSouth KentonWest Harrow

See Harrow-on-the-Hill on the interactive map, 1863 to today

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At a glance

Opened
1880
Status
Open
Line
Metropolitan
Fare zone
5
Local authority
Harrow
Earlier names
Harrow: 1880–1894

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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