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Open · since 1933

Why is it called Oakwood?

Piccadilly

Where the name comes from

Named after Oakwood Park, bought by Southgate Council in 1927; the park was named after Oak Lodge, a house in its grounds. The station opened in 1933 as Enfield West and was renamed Oakwood in 1946 after protests from Southgate Council.

Where it is

CockfostersOakwood

See Oakwood on the interactive map, 1863 to today

Next stations

At a glance

Opened
1933
Status
Open
Line
Piccadilly
Fare zone
5
Local authority
Enfield
Earlier names
Enfield West: 1933–1934; Enfield West (Oakwood): 1934–1946

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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