Open · since 1868
Why is it called Latimer Road?
Hammersmith & CityCircle
Where the name comes from
Named after Latimer Road, which was named after Edward Latymer; he left the land for the road to help fund the school he founded in Hammersmith, Latymer Upper School.
Worth knowing: The UK government has asked for the station to be renamed as a tribute to Grenfell Tower.
Where it is
See Latimer Road on the interactive map, 1863 to today
Next stations
- Circle Ladbroke Grove
- Circle Wood Lane
- Hammersmith & City Ladbroke Grove
- Hammersmith & City Wood Lane
At a glance
- Opened
- 1868
- Status
- Open
- Lines
- Hammersmith & City, Circle
- Fare zone
- 2
- Local authority
- Kensington and Chelsea
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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