London's Tube stations are often architectural gems in their own right, with their designs varying to suit the character of the areas they serve. Tooting Bec station, nestled in South London's bustling Wandsworth borough, is a prime example of this. Known for its two markets and expansive common, Tooting boasts two Underground stations, with Tooting Broadway being the other one.
Originally named Trinity Road, Tooting Bec Underground Station opened its doors on 12 September 1926 and was renamed in 1950. The station, which operates the Northern line service, consists of two parts on either side of a junction - a larger oblong main station and a smaller cube-like satellite station across the road. Designed by Charles Holden, the station was part of the City and South London Railway, the world's first successful deep-level underground railway.
The satellite station stands out for featuring the Underground roundel logo on all three panes of glass that makeup three-quarters of its spherical top, a deviation from the norm of having the logo on just one pane. Inside, the station retains many heritage features, including green, white and black tiling and two chandeliers in the entrance halls. You can sign up to get the latest London public transport news, live updates and fun trivia sent straight to your WhatsApp from the MyLondon team.
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