Totteridge and Whetstone tube station
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Totteridge and Whetstone tube station is a London Underground
station in north London
. The station is the penultimate one on the High Barnet branch of the Northern line
, between Woodside Park
and High Barnet
stations, and in Travelcard Zone 4
. It is on the northern side of Totteridge Lane (A5109), somewhat to the east of the Dollis Brook
(the traditional boundary between Totteridge
and Whetstone
) hence is in Whetstone.
(EH&LR) and was originally opened as Whetstone and Totteridge on 1 April 1872 by the Great Northern Railway
(which had taken over the EH&LR). The station was on a branch of a line that ran from Finsbury Park
to Edgware
via Highgate
.
After the 1921 Railways Act
created the Big Four railway companies the line was, from 1923, part of the London & North Eastern Railway
(LNER). The section of the High Barnet branch north of East Finchley
was incorporated into the London Underground network through the "Northern Heights" project begun in the late 1930s. High Barnet station was first served by Northern line trains on 14 April 1940 and, after a period where the station was serviced by both operators, LNER services ended in 1941. The station still retains much of its original Victorian
architectural character today.
routes 251
(Arnos Grove tube Station to Edgware bus/tube Station) and 326 (Barnet (the Spires) to Brent Cross Shopping Centre) stop on either side of Totteridge Lane near the station entrance.
Several other routes serve Whetstone High Road, a short distance away. These are:
to be installed there to allow pedestrians to cross more safely.
The western part of the station building (to the left seen from Totteridge Lane) is a retail unit. It has been occupied by an estate agent for several years, and was previously a jeweller called Kempster & Sampson, a branch of a now defunct jeweller in Gants Hill
. Just to the west of the station is a block of flats (visible at the left edge of the picture), and west of that is a strip of green belt
land.
To the east of the station is a cul-de-sac called Allum Way. At the end are some warehouses and Office blocks.
Opposite the station, on the south side of Totteridge Lane, is a small retail unit owned by London Underground. It is currently a jewellers and was previously the Totteridge Art Gallery.
The station is not wheelchair accessible due to flights of stairs to both northbound and southbound platforms. The staffing levels are low so it may be difficult to obtain assistance with wheelchairs.
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London Underground
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station in north London
London
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. The station is the penultimate one on the High Barnet branch of the Northern line
Northern Line
The Northern line is a London Underground line. It is coloured black on the Tube map.For most of its length it is a deep-level tube line. The line carries 206,734,000 passengers per year. This is the highest number of any line on the London Underground system, but the Northern line is unique in...
, between Woodside Park
Woodside Park tube station
Woodside Park tube station is a London Underground station in Woodside Park, north London.The station is on the High Barnet branch of the Northern line, between West Finchley and Totteridge and Whetstone stations, and in Travelcard Zone 4...
and High Barnet
High Barnet tube station
High Barnet tube station is a London Underground station located in High Barnet in North London. The station is the terminus of the High Barnet branch of the Northern line and is in Travelcard Zone 5. It is the northernmost station on the Northern line and is situated 10.2 miles north north-west...
stations, and in Travelcard Zone 4
Travelcard Zone 4
Fare zone 4 is a zone of Transport for London's zonal fare system used for calculating the price of tickets for travel on the London Underground, London Overground, Docklands Light Railway and, since 2007, on National Rail services...
. It is on the northern side of Totteridge Lane (A5109), somewhat to the east of the Dollis Brook
Dollis Brook
Dollis Brook runs through the London Borough of Barnet in North London. It is a tributary of the River Brent, which is itself a tributary of the River Thames. The Dollis Valley Greenwalk follows almost all of Dollis Brook, apart from a short section at the beginning which passes through private...
(the traditional boundary between Totteridge
Totteridge
Totteridge is an area of the London Borough of Barnet in north London, England. It is a mixture of suburban development and open land situated 8.20 miles north north-west of Charing Cross....
and Whetstone
Whetstone, London
-Buses:* 34 - Barnet Church to Walthamstow Central bus/tube/railway station* 125 - Winchmore Hill to Finchley Central* 234 - Barnet to Highgate Wood * 251 - Edgware bus/tube station to Arnos Grove tube station...
) hence is in Whetstone.
History
Totteridge and Whetstone station was planned by the Edgware, Highgate and London RailwayEdgware, Highgate and London Railway
The Edgware, Highgate and London Railway was a railway in north London. The railway was a precursor of parts of London Underground's Northern Line and was, in the 1930s the core of an ambitious expansion plan for that line which was thwarted by the Second World War...
(EH&LR) and was originally opened as Whetstone and Totteridge on 1 April 1872 by the Great Northern Railway
Great Northern Railway (Great Britain)
The Great Northern Railway was a British railway company established by the Great Northern Railway Act of 1846. On 1 January 1923 the company lost its identity as a constituent of the newly formed London and North Eastern Railway....
(which had taken over the EH&LR). The station was on a branch of a line that ran from Finsbury Park
Finsbury Park station
Finsbury Park Station is a busy transport interchange in North London. The interchange consists of an interconnected National Rail station, London Underground station and two bus stations. The main entrances are by the eastern bus station on Station Place...
to Edgware
Edgware
Edgware is an area in London, situated north-northwest of Charing Cross. It forms part of both the London Borough of Barnet and the London Borough of Harrow. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London....
via Highgate
Highgate
Highgate is an area of North London on the north-eastern corner of Hampstead Heath.Highgate is one of the most expensive London suburbs in which to live. It has an active conservation body, the Highgate Society, to protect its character....
.
After the 1921 Railways Act
Railways Act 1921
The Railways Act 1921, also known as the Grouping Act, was an enactment by the British government of David Lloyd George intended to stem the losses being made by many of the country's 120 railway companies, move the railways away from internal competition, and to retain some of the benefits which...
created the Big Four railway companies the line was, from 1923, part of the London & North Eastern Railway
London and North Eastern Railway
The London and North Eastern Railway was the second-largest of the "Big Four" railway companies created by the Railways Act 1921 in Britain...
(LNER). The section of the High Barnet branch north of East Finchley
East Finchley tube station
East Finchley is a London Underground station in East Finchley in north London. The station is on the High Barnet branch of the Northern Line, between Highgate and Finchley Central stations, and is in Travelcard Zone 3.-History:...
was incorporated into the London Underground network through the "Northern Heights" project begun in the late 1930s. High Barnet station was first served by Northern line trains on 14 April 1940 and, after a period where the station was serviced by both operators, LNER services ended in 1941. The station still retains much of its original Victorian
Victorian era
The Victorian era of British history was the period of Queen Victoria's reign from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence...
architectural character today.
Transport connections
London BusesLondon Buses
London Buses is the subsidiary of Transport for London that manages bus services within Greater London, UK. Buses are required to carry similar red colour schemes and conform to the same fare scheme...
routes 251
London Buses route 251
London Buses route 251 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to London Sovereign.-History:...
(Arnos Grove tube Station to Edgware bus/tube Station) and 326 (Barnet (the Spires) to Brent Cross Shopping Centre) stop on either side of Totteridge Lane near the station entrance.
Several other routes serve Whetstone High Road, a short distance away. These are:
- 34London Buses route 34London Buses route 34 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Arriva London.-History:...
- Barnet Church to Walthamstow Central bus/tube/railway station - 125London Buses route 125London Buses route 125 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Arriva London.-History:...
- Winchmore Hill (Station Road) to Finchley Central - 234 - Barnet (the Spires) to Highgate Wood (Sussex Gardens)
- 263London Buses route 263London Buses route 263 is a Transport for London contracted bus route in London, United Kingdom. The service is currently contracted to Metroline.-History:...
- Barnet Hospital to Archway tube station - 383 - Barnet (the Spires) to Woodside Park tube station - Monday to Saturday except late evenings
- N20 - Trafalgar Square to Barnet Church - night service
- 606 - Ravenscroft School (Barnet) to Queensbury tube station - school service
- 626 - Dame Alice Owens School (Potters Bar) to Finchley Central - school service
- 628 - JFS School (Kingsbury) to Southgate tube station - school service
- 634 - Muswell Hill Broadway to Barnet Hospital - school service
- 688 - JFS School (Kingsbury) to Southgate tube tation - school service
Local information
Totteridge Lane is a busy road. There is a traffic island opposite the station entrance, but there have been many calls for a zebra crossingZebra crossing
A zebra crossing is a type of pedestrian crossing used in many places around the world. Its distinguishing feature is alternating dark and light stripes on the road surface, from which it derives its name. A zebra crossing typically gives extra rights of way to pedestrians.The use of zebra...
to be installed there to allow pedestrians to cross more safely.
The western part of the station building (to the left seen from Totteridge Lane) is a retail unit. It has been occupied by an estate agent for several years, and was previously a jeweller called Kempster & Sampson, a branch of a now defunct jeweller in Gants Hill
Gants Hill
Gants Hill is a district of Ilford in the London Borough of Redbridge in northeast London, England. It is a suburban development situated north east of Charing Cross....
. Just to the west of the station is a block of flats (visible at the left edge of the picture), and west of that is a strip of green belt
Green belt
A green belt or greenbelt is a policy and land use designation used in land use planning to retain areas of largely undeveloped, wild, or agricultural land surrounding or neighbouring urban areas. Similar concepts are greenways or green wedges which have a linear character and may run through an...
land.
To the east of the station is a cul-de-sac called Allum Way. At the end are some warehouses and Office blocks.
Opposite the station, on the south side of Totteridge Lane, is a small retail unit owned by London Underground. It is currently a jewellers and was previously the Totteridge Art Gallery.
The station is not wheelchair accessible due to flights of stairs to both northbound and southbound platforms. The staffing levels are low so it may be difficult to obtain assistance with wheelchairs.
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