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Why is it called Turnpike Lane?

Piccadilly

Where the name comes from

Named after Turnpike Lane, a street in Haringey that forms part of the A504 and runs east–west for less than a mile; the name is also used for the surrounding area at the southern end of Wood Green High Road.

Worth knowing: The station was designed as an integrated bus, train and tram interchange, with the bus station behind the main building.

Where it is

Seven SistersTurnpike LaneWood Green

See Turnpike Lane on the interactive map, 1863 to today

Next stations

At a glance

Opened
1932
Status
Open
Line
Piccadilly
Fare zone
3
Local authority
Haringey
Earlier names
Harringay: proposed before opening; Ducketts Green: proposed before opening

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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