Turnpike Lane tube station
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Turnpike Lane tube station is a station at Turnpike Lane
on the Piccadilly Line
of the London Underground
, between Manor House
and Wood Green
stations, and in Travelcard Zone 3
.
It is located within the London Borough of Haringey
. When opened on 19 September 1932, Turnpike Lane became the first Underground railway station within the Municipal Borough of Tottenham
.
Like all stations on the Cockfosters extension
, Turnpike Lane station set new aesthetic standards, not previously seen on London's Underground. During the planning period of the extension to Cockfosters, alternate names for this station (North Harringay
and Ducketts Green (Ducketts Common
is located opposite)) were considered but rejected.
, is a well-preserved example of the modernist house style of London Transport in the 1930s. It was built in 1932 and was listed at Grade II in 1994. The station ticket-hall is an enormous brick box, with two large ventilation towers, half-sunk into the surrounding ground. Its high walls contain segmented windows which during the day allow natural light to shine far into the station. The effect in late afternoon light is akin to that in a cathedral transept. Two of the street level entrances gave access to the tram routes to and from Alexandra Palace
via tramway island exits into Turnpike Lane
. These tram services were withdrawn in 1938 and replaced by buses which continued to use the tram islands until 1968 when they were removed.
The sub-surface areas of the station are tiled in biscuit coloured tiles lined with yellow friezes. The booking hall is 12 feet (3.7 metres) below street level. The station tunnels have, in common with those of Manor House
and Wood Green
, a diameter of 23 feet (7 metres) and were designed for the greater volume of traffic expected. In contrast, Bounds Green
and Southgate
have only 21 foot (6.4 metres) diameter platform tunnels. The construction of "suicide pits" between the rails was also innovative. These were built in connection with a system of passageways under the platforms to give access to the track.
The bus station
at the back of the station complex was covered in 1968 as part of a "reshaping plan" of London bus services. The roof has since been removed as part of the rebuilding in the late 1990s.
The station is mentioned in the song "Junkie Doll" by Mark Knopfler
on his album Sailing to Philadelphia
.
The station is also mentioned in the song "Los Angeles Waltz" by Razorlight
on their self-titled album "Razorlight
" saying -
"maybe I'll get right out of here, all the way back to Turnpike Lane".
Turnpike Lane
Turnpike Lane is the name of a street in Haringey, north London.The road is characterised by independent retailers with flats above their shops...
on the Piccadilly Line
Piccadilly Line
The Piccadilly line is a line of the London Underground, coloured dark blue on the Tube map. It is the fifth busiest line on the Underground network judged by the number of passengers transported per year. It is mainly a deep-level line, running from the north to the west of London via Zone 1, with...
of the 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...
, between Manor House
Manor House tube station
Manor House tube station is a station on the Piccadilly line of the London Underground, on the boundary between Travelcard Zone 2 and Zone 3. It straddles the border between the London Boroughs of Hackney and Haringey, the postal address and three of the entrances being in the former, and one...
and Wood Green
Wood Green tube station
Wood Green is a London Underground station on the Piccadilly Line. The station is between Turnpike Lane and Bounds Green stations and is in Travelcard Zone 3. It is located at junction of Wood Green High Road and Lordship Lane...
stations, and in Travelcard Zone 3
Travelcard Zone 3
Fare zone 3 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 located within the London Borough of Haringey
London Borough of Haringey
The London Borough of Haringey is a London borough, in North London, classified by some definitions as part of Inner London, and by others as part of Outer London. It was created in 1965 by the amalgamation of three former boroughs. It shares borders with six other London boroughs...
. When opened on 19 September 1932, Turnpike Lane became the first Underground railway station within the Municipal Borough of Tottenham
Municipal Borough of Tottenham
Tottenham was a local government district in north east Middlesex from 1850 to 1965. It was part of the London postal district and Metropolitan Police District....
.
Like all stations on the Cockfosters extension
Piccadilly Line Cockfosters extension
The Piccadilly line extension to Cockfosters added eight new stations to the northern end of London Underground's Piccadilly Line. The extension through north London from to was opened in three stages between 19 September 1932 and 31 July 1933.-Need:...
, Turnpike Lane station set new aesthetic standards, not previously seen on London's Underground. During the planning period of the extension to Cockfosters, alternate names for this station (North Harringay
Harringay
Harringay is a residential area of North London, part of the London Borough of Haringey, United Kingdom. It is centred on the section of Green Lanes running between the northern boundary of Finsbury Park up to the southern boundary of Duckett's Common, not far from Turnpike Lane.-Location:The...
and Ducketts Green (Ducketts Common
Ducketts Common
Ducketts Common and Green Gate Common is a 3.5 hectare public park in Harringay, in the London Borough of Haringey.Located opposite Turnpike Lane tube station, on Green Lanes, Ducketts Common is a remnant of Dovecote farm that was purchased in 1862 for development, and the common was created in...
is located opposite)) were considered but rejected.
Architectural style
Architecturally, this tube station, designed by the architect Charles HoldenCharles Holden
Charles Henry Holden, Litt. D., FRIBA, MRTPI, RDI was a Bolton-born English architect best known for designing many London Underground stations during the 1920s and 1930s, for Bristol Central Library, the Underground Electric Railways Company of London's headquarters at 55 Broadway and for the...
, is a well-preserved example of the modernist house style of London Transport in the 1930s. It was built in 1932 and was listed at Grade II in 1994. The station ticket-hall is an enormous brick box, with two large ventilation towers, half-sunk into the surrounding ground. Its high walls contain segmented windows which during the day allow natural light to shine far into the station. The effect in late afternoon light is akin to that in a cathedral transept. Two of the street level entrances gave access to the tram routes to and from Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace
Alexandra Palace is a building in North London, England. It stands in Alexandra Park, in an area between Hornsey, Muswell Hill and Wood Green...
via tramway island exits into Turnpike Lane
Turnpike Lane
Turnpike Lane is the name of a street in Haringey, north London.The road is characterised by independent retailers with flats above their shops...
. These tram services were withdrawn in 1938 and replaced by buses which continued to use the tram islands until 1968 when they were removed.
The sub-surface areas of the station are tiled in biscuit coloured tiles lined with yellow friezes. The booking hall is 12 feet (3.7 metres) below street level. The station tunnels have, in common with those of Manor House
Manor House tube station
Manor House tube station is a station on the Piccadilly line of the London Underground, on the boundary between Travelcard Zone 2 and Zone 3. It straddles the border between the London Boroughs of Hackney and Haringey, the postal address and three of the entrances being in the former, and one...
and Wood Green
Wood Green tube station
Wood Green is a London Underground station on the Piccadilly Line. The station is between Turnpike Lane and Bounds Green stations and is in Travelcard Zone 3. It is located at junction of Wood Green High Road and Lordship Lane...
, a diameter of 23 feet (7 metres) and were designed for the greater volume of traffic expected. In contrast, Bounds Green
Bounds Green tube station
Bounds Green tube station is a London Underground station, located at the junction of Bounds Green Road and Brownlow Road, in North London.The station is on the Piccadilly Line, between Wood Green and Arnos Grove stations, and is on the boundary between Travelcard Zone 3 and fare_zone 4.Like all ...
and Southgate
Southgate tube station
Southgate is a London Underground Piccadilly Line station in Southgate. It is located between Arnos Grove and Oakwood stations and is in Travelcard Zone 4.-History:...
have only 21 foot (6.4 metres) diameter platform tunnels. The construction of "suicide pits" between the rails was also innovative. These were built in connection with a system of passageways under the platforms to give access to the track.
The bus station
Turnpike Lane bus station
Turnpike Lane bus station serves the Turnpike Lane area in the London Borough of Haringey, England. The station is owned and maintained by Transport for LondonThe station is situated adjacent to the Turnpike Lane tube station on the Piccadilly line....
at the back of the station complex was covered in 1968 as part of a "reshaping plan" of London bus services. The roof has since been removed as part of the rebuilding in the late 1990s.
Restoration
Turnpike Lane station is currently being restored. Damaged tiles in the interior are being refurbished; and significant water damage caused over the years is being repaired.The station is mentioned in the song "Junkie Doll" by Mark Knopfler
Mark Knopfler
Mark Freuder Knopfler, OBE is a Scottish-born British guitarist, singer, songwriter, record producer and film score composer. He is best known as the lead guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter for the British rock band Dire Straits, which he co-founded in 1977...
on his album Sailing to Philadelphia
Sailing to Philadelphia
Sailing to Philadelphia is the second solo album by Mark Knopfler, released on 26 September 2000. The title track is drawn from Thomas Pynchon's novel about Charles Mason and Jeremiah Dixon, the two English surveyors who established the border between Pennsylvania and Maryland, Delaware and...
.
The station is also mentioned in the song "Los Angeles Waltz" by Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
on their self-titled album "Razorlight
Razorlight
Razorlight are a UK based indie rock band formed in 2002. They are primarily known in the UK, having topped the charts with the 2006 single "America" and its parent self-titled album, their second...
" saying -
"maybe I'll get right out of here, all the way back to Turnpike Lane".
Transport links
London bus route 29, 41, 67, 121, 123, 141, 144, 184, 217, 221, 230, 231, 232, 329, 444, W4, night route N29 and N91.External links
- Architectural history and photograph of Turnpike Lane in 1932 from the Royal Institute of British ArchitectsRoyal Institute of British ArchitectsThe Royal Institute of British Architects is a professional body for architects primarily in the United Kingdom, but also internationally.-History:...