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Post by southlondonbus on May 28, 2024 21:21:27 GMT
On the subject of the Bakerloo line, I think a name change may be required (Willesden Junction). I understand that it was called this due to a Willesden Borough (which became Brent). However, it's not really in Willesden. In fact when I am asked (mainly tourists) about going to Willesden, I ask the grey or brown, nearly all times they say grey line. Just my opinion Bit like Clapham Junction Station in Battersea (SW11) rather then Clapham (SW4).
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Post by abellion on May 29, 2024 8:26:07 GMT
On the subject of the Bakerloo line, I think a name change may be required (Willesden Junction). I understand that it was called this due to a Willesden Borough (which became Brent). However, it's not really in Willesden. In fact when I am asked (mainly tourists) about going to Willesden, I ask the grey or brown, nearly all times they say grey line. Just my opinion Bit like Clapham Junction Station in Battersea (SW11) rather then Clapham (SW4). Apparently because Battersea had a bad reputation at the time of the station being established whereas Clapham was deemed nicer - possibly the same with Harlesden vs Willesden?
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Post by wirewiper on May 29, 2024 8:36:37 GMT
Bit like Clapham Junction Station in Battersea (SW11) rather then Clapham (SW4). Apparently because Battersea had a bad reputation at the time of the station being established whereas Clapham was deemed nicer - possibly the same with Harlesden vs Willesden? Yes, it's all to do with history. The railway companies could be as creative with their naming as estate agents are today! In Victorian times the railways were operated by competing companies so they often wanted to give the impression that they served a well-to-do area that was in reality some distance from the station itself.
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