Croxley and Watford stations celebrate centenary

Exterior of Watford station with Metropolitan line car, taken 1927

Two Tube stations that opened 100 years ago are hosting special events by Transport for London and Hertfordshire Council to mark the centenary.

Croxley and Watford stations on the Metropolitan line opened on 2 November 1925.

Croxley station, initially named Croxley Green, was renamed in 1949 to avoid confusion with another station of the same name.

For the first few months, electric trains ran on the Metropolitan Railway to Baker Street and steam trains ran on the London and North Western Railway to Marylebone.

Croxley Green station exterior, taken 1936

People can call at Watford Underground station on 2 November between 10:30 and 15:00 GMT to meet the station manager and get information on TfL apprenticeship schemes and careers.

There will also be hourly tours of each station, where the history and heritage can be explored, including the huge part they played in connecting Hertfordshire and north-west London into the heart of London.

The tours are from 11:00 to 14:00 GMT on Sunday 2 November, which are fully booked but a waiting list is available.

Croxley Green station sign, 1922-1923

Mayor of Watford Peter Taylor said the special event at Watford Underground station was "a wonderful celebration" of 100 years since the Metropolitan line first arrived.

He added: "I'd encourage everyone to come along, discover more about our history, and enjoy this unique experience that showcases what makes our town so special."