London's transport network is a complex maze of hundreds of Tube, Overground and DLR stations.
Among the well-known termini like Liverpool Street, Waterloo and Euston, there are some with rather unusual names.
Take for instance Cyprus and East India on the DLR, or the iconic London stations named after pubs such as Swiss Cottage and Angel.
While these names might baffle tourists, one station's name was so odd that railway bosses eventually decided to change it.
Nestled on the Metropolitan line between Wembley Park and Northwick Park in North West London, you'll find Preston Road.
This station, which opened in 1908, originally served a local clay pigeon shooting site for that year's Olympic Games in London.
However, when it came to naming this stop on the route to Harrow, brevity wasn't considered. The station was initially christened Preston Road Halt for Uxendon and Kenton - a bit of a tongue twister that doesn't exactly fit neatly onto a sign.
It's also the only station name with a command in it, advising anyone travelling to Uxendon and Kenton to change services.
Between 1931 and 1932, the station was moved to the opposite side of the road bridge where it currently stands. Following this relocation, the Metropolitan line station was finally renamed to its current moniker, Preston Road.
The Zone 4 station is not just renowned for its name but also for its stunning array of platform plants and flowers. These beautiful horticultural displays have won numerous awards, making the wait for passengers a delightful experience.
This is especially the case for those waiting at Preston Road, which is only serviced by 'slow' trains that stop at all stations. Both fast and semi-fast trains bypass the stations between Wembley Park and Harrow-On-The-Hill.
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