3/270 - Putney Bridge

Craven Cottage, Fulham V
Hull City,
29th January 2017

If there is anything I enjoy as much as the London Underground it is football. For me, Craven Cottage is one my favourite football grounds in the country. It is filled with history, has a unique character and its nearest station is lovely, Putney Bridge. I am not a Fulham fan, we will save the club I support for another time, but I have been to Craven Cottage six times, most recently on 14th February 2017 to watch the Whites take on Nottingham Forest. Going to the match was a great reason to check out and explore Putney Bridge.

Putney Bridge from Eastbound
platform,
14th February 2017

The station opened in 1880 when the District Railway extended their line from West Brompton to the station, originally called Putney Bridge & Fulham. The station was the terminus until 1889 when the District Railway built the Fulham Railway Bridge across the Thames to East Putney, and on to Wimbledon. In 1902, the station was renamed as Putney Bridge & Hurlingham due to being close to Hurlingham Park. It was not until 1932 when the station was named just Putney Bridge, how we know the station today. 

Putney or Fulham?

Despite all the name changes over the years, one thing has remained constant, and that is Putney Bridge has always featured in the station name. However, the station is not actually located in Putney, it is in fact located in Fulham. The station is closer to the actual bridge than East Putney station is. 

Cool fact

If you are an EE, Virgin, Vodafone, Three or O2 customer you can access station WiFi at 253 (although TFL say 250) of the 270 London Underground stations, and you have guessed it, Putney Bridge is not one of them. Why does Putney Bridge not have WiFi? TFL have not published a reason, it is more than likely because Putney Bridge is above ground and you can still access 3G and 4G. 

Waiting room at Putney
Bridge on Eastbound platform,
14th February 2017

Putney Bridge has some interesting designs. Large parts of the station are painted in a gorgeous green colour, including the waiting rooms in both platforms. Putney Bridge also has some old roundels on platform level which adds to the character, of not only the station, but the area. On match days, the station has other entrances and exits that negate going through the main station building. 

Putney Bridge is a little jewel in west London. The whole area is filled with character. On a sunny summers day this year, why not grab your oyster card and come to Putney Bridge? 

More photos

Putney Bridge roundel on
Westbound platform,
14th February 2017

Exits for match days only,
14th February 2017

Putney Bridge station exterior,
14th February 2017

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