Tokyngton
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Tokyngton commonly known as 'Monks Park' is a suburb located in northwest London
, UK, and is part of the London Borough of Brent
and the Wembley
post town. Tokyngton means "the farm of the sons of Toca".
North Circular Road, and south of the suburb of Wembley
. It mostly consists of Edwardian terraces and 1930s semi-detached housing. The roughly north-south A404
Harrow Road runs through the area, and the Chiltern Main Line
is to the east, and the West Coast Main Line
to the west.
To the north-east is Wembley Stadium station
, on the Chiltern Line that runs to Marylebone station in central London.
To the south-west is Stonebridge Park station
, on the Watford DC Line
of the West Coast Main Line from Euston station
. Northbound London Underground
Bakerloo line
trains join these tracks further south at Queens Park station
, and a large Bakerloo line maintenance depot was built in the 1980s at Tokyngton. As a result, many northbound London Underground
trains terminate at Stonebridge Park, and there is a small cabin on the northbound platform for Underground staff to sit in, between detraining passengers and closing the carriage doors.
The Chiltern and West Coast lines are not parallel (the former crosses the latter in north Wembley) so the geographical descriptions above are only approximate.
One bus serves the area route 18
between Euston
and Sudbury
. In addition, night route N18 also serves the area from the late evening to early mornings.
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
, UK, and is part of the London Borough of Brent
London Borough of Brent
In 1801, the civil parishes that form the modern borough had a total population of 2,022. This rose slowly throughout the 19th century, as the district became built up; reaching 5,646 in the middle of the century. When the railways arrived the rate of population growth increased...
and the Wembley
Wembley
Wembley is an area of northwest London, England, and part of the London Borough of Brent. It is home to the famous Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena...
post town. Tokyngton means "the farm of the sons of Toca".
Location
Tokyngton is situated roughly north of the A406A406 road
The A406 or the North Circular Road is a road which crosses North London, UK, linking West and East London. It, together with the South Circular Road, forms a ring road through the inner part of Outer London...
North Circular Road, and south of the suburb of Wembley
Wembley
Wembley is an area of northwest London, England, and part of the London Borough of Brent. It is home to the famous Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena...
. It mostly consists of Edwardian terraces and 1930s semi-detached housing. The roughly north-south A404
A404 road
The A404 is a road in the United Kingdom that starts at Paddington in London and leads to Maidenhead in Berkshire.The road initially follows a course through London and its suburbs including Harlesden, Wembley, Harrow Pinner, and Rickmansworth...
Harrow Road runs through the area, and the Chiltern Main Line
Chiltern Main Line
The Chiltern Main Line is an inter-urban, regional and commuter railway, part of the British railway system. It links London and Birmingham on a 112-mile route via the towns of High Wycombe, Banbury, and Leamington Spa...
is to the east, and the West Coast Main Line
West Coast Main Line
The West Coast Main Line is the busiest mixed-traffic railway route in Britain, being the country's most important rail backbone in terms of population served. Fast, long-distance inter-city passenger services are provided between London, the West Midlands, the North West, North Wales and the...
to the west.
To the north-east is Wembley Stadium station
Wembley Stadium railway station
Wembley Stadium railway station is a Network Rail station in Wembley, Greater London on the Chiltern Main Line. At a quarter of a mile south west of the sports venue it is the nearest station to Wembley Stadium.- First Wembley Stadium station:...
, on the Chiltern Line that runs to Marylebone station in central London.
To the south-west is Stonebridge Park station
Stonebridge Park station
Stonebridge Park station is a Network Rail station in Tokyngton, in the London Borough of Brent. It is served by London Overground and London Underground services, which use the same platforms....
, on the Watford DC Line
Watford DC Line
The Watford DC Line is a commuter railway line from London Euston to Watford Junction. Services on the line are operated by London Overground....
of the West Coast Main Line from Euston station
Euston railway station
Euston railway station, also known as London Euston, is a central London railway terminus in the London Borough of Camden. It is the sixth busiest rail terminal in London . It is one of 18 railway stations managed by Network Rail, and is the southern terminus of the West Coast Main Line...
. Northbound London Underground
London Underground
The London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
Bakerloo line
Bakerloo Line
The Bakerloo line is a line of the London Underground, coloured brown on the Tube map. It runs partly on the surface and partly at deep level, from Elephant and Castle in the south-east to Harrow & Wealdstone in the north-west of London. The line serves 25 stations, of which 15 are underground...
trains join these tracks further south at Queens Park station
Queens Park railway station
Queen's Park railway station may in the UK refer to:*Queen's Park railway station and London Underground station in London*Queen's Park railway station...
, and a large Bakerloo line maintenance depot was built in the 1980s at Tokyngton. As a result, many northbound London Underground
London Underground
The London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
trains terminate at Stonebridge Park, and there is a small cabin on the northbound platform for Underground staff to sit in, between detraining passengers and closing the carriage doors.
The Chiltern and West Coast lines are not parallel (the former crosses the latter in north Wembley) so the geographical descriptions above are only approximate.
Transport
- National RailNational RailNational Rail is a title used by the Association of Train Operating Companies as a generic term to define the passenger rail services operated in Great Britain...
- Wembley StadiumWembley Stadium railway stationWembley Stadium railway station is a Network Rail station in Wembley, Greater London on the Chiltern Main Line. At a quarter of a mile south west of the sports venue it is the nearest station to Wembley Stadium.- First Wembley Stadium station:...
(Chiltern RailwaysChiltern RailwaysChiltern Railways is a British train operating company. It was set up at the privatisation of British Rail in 1996, and operates local passenger trains from Marylebone station in London to Aylesbury and main-line trains on the Chiltern Main Line to Birmingham Snow Hill with its associated branches...
)
- Wembley Stadium
- London UndergroundLondon UndergroundThe London Underground is a rapid transit system serving a large part of Greater London and some parts of Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and Essex in England...
and London OvergroundLondon OvergroundLondon Overground is a suburban rail network in London and Hertfordshire. It has been operated by London Overground Rail Operations since 2007 as part of the National Rail network, under the franchise control and branding of Transport for London...
- Stonebridge ParkStonebridge Park stationStonebridge Park station is a Network Rail station in Tokyngton, in the London Borough of Brent. It is served by London Overground and London Underground services, which use the same platforms....
(Bakerloo LineBakerloo LineThe Bakerloo line is a line of the London Underground, coloured brown on the Tube map. It runs partly on the surface and partly at deep level, from Elephant and Castle in the south-east to Harrow & Wealdstone in the north-west of London. The line serves 25 stations, of which 15 are underground...
)
- Stonebridge Park
One bus serves the area route 18
London Buses route 18
London Buses route 18 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to First Centrewest.-History:...
between Euston
Euston
Euston may refer to:Communities*Euston, Suffolk, UK*Euston, New South Wales, AustraliaStations*Euston railway station, London, UK*Euston tube station, London, UK*Euston Square tube station, London, UKOther...
and Sudbury
Sudbury, London
Sudbury is a suburb in the London Boroughs of Brent and Harrow, located in northwest London, UK.Sudbury is an historical area having once extended from the 'South Manor- Sudbury' to the area that is now known as Wembley Central...
. In addition, night route N18 also serves the area from the late evening to early mornings.
Nearby places
- StonebridgeStonebridge, London-See also:* Harlesden* Harlesden station* The nearby Dudding Hill Line in Craven Park...
- WembleyWembleyWembley is an area of northwest London, England, and part of the London Borough of Brent. It is home to the famous Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena...
- HarlesdenHarlesdenHarlesden is an area in the London Borough of Brent, northwest London, UK. Its main focal point is the Jubilee Clock which commemorates Queen Victoria's Golden Jubilee....
- AlpertonAlpertonAlperton is a district in the London Borough of Brent in northwest London.There is a high incidence of Indians living in Alperton . There is also a small Sri Lankan community in Alperton , and 10% stated as others....
- Wembley ParkWembley ParkWembley Park is an area of northwest London, UK. It is part of Wembley, and located in the London Borough of Brent. It includes Wembley Stadium, England's primary football stadium and a major sports and entertainment venue, and Wembley Arena, a concert venue...
- NeasdenNeasdenNeasden is an area in northwest London, UK. It forms part of the London Borough of Brent.-History:The area was recorded as Neasdun in 939 AD and the name is derived from the Old English nēos = 'nose' and dūn = 'hill'. It means 'the nose-shaped hill' referring to a well-defined landmark of this area...