Manor House tube station facts for kids
Main northwest entrance
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 Manor House
Location of Manor House in Greater London
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| Location | Manor House |
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| Local authority | London Borough of Hackney/London Borough of Haringey |
| Managed by | London Underground |
| Number of platforms | 2 |
| Fare zone | 2 and 3 |
| London Underground annual entry and exit | |
| 2007 |  9.296 million |
| 2008 |  8.650 million |
| 2009 | 8.830 million |
| Key dates | |
| 19 September 1932 | Opened |
| Other information | |
| Lists of stations | |
Manor House tube station is a busy train station in London. It is part of the London Underground system, often called the "Tube." This station is on the Piccadilly line, which is one of the main lines of the Tube.
Manor House station is special because it sits right on the edge of two different areas. These areas are called Travelcard Zone 2 and Zone 3. This means it's easy to travel to many parts of London from here.
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About Manor House Station
Manor House station helps thousands of people travel every day. It connects the local area to the wider London network. The station is managed by London Underground, which runs all the Tube trains.
Where is Manor House Station?
The station is located in an area called Manor House. It is right on the border between two London boroughs. These are the London Borough of Hackney and the London Borough of Haringey.
Most of the station, including its postal address, is in Hackney. However, one of its entrances is actually in Haringey. This makes it a unique spot where two boroughs meet!
A Bit of History
Manor House tube station first opened its doors on 19 September 1932. It was built as part of an extension of the Piccadilly line. This extension helped more people travel easily across London.
The station was designed by a famous architect named Charles Holden. He designed many Tube stations, giving them a special look. Manor House station has two platforms, one for trains going in each direction.
What's Inside the Station?
Inside Manor House station, you will find two platforms. These platforms are where people wait for their trains. One platform is for trains heading towards central London. The other is for trains going further out.
The station has several entrances. These entrances help people get in and out easily from different streets. It is a busy station, especially during peak travel times.
Images for kids
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Westbound platform looking west
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Southeastern subway entrance
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Eastbound platform looking west
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Westbound platform looking east
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Station platform roundel
