Open · since 1947

Why is it called South Woodford?

Central

Where the name comes from

Opened as George Lane, after the road it stands on; renamed South Woodford (George Lane) in 1937 and South Woodford in 1947. Woodford is Old English for "ford in or by the wood"; it was recorded as Wudeford in 1062.

Where it is

See South Woodford on the interactive map, 1863 to today

Next stations

Central Snaresbrook
Central Woodford

At a glance

Opened: 1947
Status: Open
Line: Central
Fare zone: 4
Local authority: Redbridge
Earlier names: George Lane: 1856–1937; South Woodford (George Lane): 1937–1950

Sources

Wikipedia: South Woodford tube station
Wikipedia: Woodford London

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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