Whitechapel

Whitechapel is in close proximity of the, erm, world famous pub The Blind Beggar, scene of an infamous bloodbath that involved The Kray Twins. It is also close to a bar (can't remember its name right now) that used to be the pub Morrisey went to after he played his first solo gig.

[Glice]

Originally Posted by Confucious is sex

There are, however, several Ealings, one of which is Ealing Broadway. In your face Central Line detractors.

If that's a cue for a quickfire Central Line round, I'm there.

Hanger Lane.

Tottenham Hale

Interesting facts aboout the place:

You can buy drugs directly off your neighbours or the newspaper if you go down to the local shop.

[Glice]

Halnault.

Interesting fact about the place:

Gravity is an un-noticable 0.012% more swervy on the pavement on the other side of the road from the entrance to this tube. It's also 0.7% more scrunchy. Again, you wouldn't notice.

[pbradley]

Flushing

colonial rules


fact:

Not named after the action of dealing with the crack bought from there when the police raid your apartment.

Boston Manor

Fact about Boston Manor:

This station isn't in fact located in the states but it is in south west london.

[Lurker]

Swiss Cottage

Interesting fact about Swiss Cottage:

Both the Swiss and Cottage cheeses were invented here. As was the classic pineapple and ham pizza.

[Glice]

Turnham Green

Interesting fact about Turnham Green:

Being a predominantly Jewish area, no ham have ever been here long enough to turn green. The name remains a mystery to all - and sundry!

Notting Hill Gate

Fact:

You'll be hardly pressed to notice either a notable gate or a hill in this area.

Originally Posted by Glice

Halnault.

Interesting fact about the place:

Gravity is an un-noticable 0.012% more swervy on the pavement on the other side of the road from the entrance to this tube. It's also 0.7% more scrunchy. Again, you wouldn't notice.

It's Hainault.

[Glice]

London Bridge

Fact:

This is not a bridge but actually an illusion created in the mind of David 'cunt' Blaine. Even though it isn't real you can still walk across it, because of the magic and whatnot.

[Glice]

Originally Posted by sarramkrop

It's Hainault.

YOU'RE Hainault.

[pbradley]

Originally Posted by sarramkrop

This station isn't in fact located in the states but it is in south west london.

The early Americans weren't the most original lot.

West India Quay

Fact:

Nobody from West India lives there.

Cyprus

Fact:

See above.

[jon boy]

paddington.

fact, i once saw a bear there wearing a duffle coat and eating marmalade sandwiches. last time i take acid in london.

[Glice]

Colindale

Fact:

This tube station was named in 806AD by a child with a speech impediment who really liked colanders.

[Lurker]

Angel

Interesting fact about Angel:

Angel only got it's name in 2006. It was named that by 14 year Sarah Barker from South Ruislip after the 'Buffy' spin off series of the same name. She was given the opportunity to do this by London mayor Ken Livingstone in a city wide competition. However this tarnished his reputation amid allegations he rigged it. Ken Livingstone does own all the series of 'Angel' on dvd.

Elephant & Castle

Fact:

Locals have been known to lure tourists into the area with stories about a big elephant living in a castle. To this day, once you step outside this station, you will notice visitors walking randomly through the streets looking confused.

Aphex Twin has his studio/home here.

[Lurker]

Borough

Fact:

Borough axed the first part of their name because they "couldn't be fucked to say the first bit" despite it being the most important part. Kentish Town is on the verge of doing the same.