Tokyngton

Settlement in Middlesex

England

Tokyngton

Former Alperton bus garage, Bridgwater Road frontage Taken on 11th September the day on which the garage ceased operation. The building seen here housed offices and other staff facilities. The garage was opened on 7th June 1939 by the London Passenger Transport Board and since June 2013 had been operated by Metroline West. — Former Alperton bus garage, Bridgwater Road frontage Credit: David Kemp

Tokyngton is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Brent, Middlesex, England. Situated approximately 9 miles northwest of central London, it falls within the HA9 postcode district. Historically, Tokyngton was a small hamlet that expanded in the 20th century due to urban development.

The area is primarily residential, characterized by a mix of housing types ranging from Victorian terraces to modern apartment complexes. Tokyngton benefits from its proximity to Wembley Stadium and Wembley Arena, attracting sports and music enthusiasts. It is also adjacent to the picturesque Tokyngton Recreation Ground, a green open space offering recreational activities for locals.

Transport links in Tokyngton are excellent, with Tokyngton Avenue serving as a major road connecting the area to surrounding neighborhoods. The nearby North Circular Road and A404 provide easy access to the wider London area. Additionally, the area is served by the Tokyngton Underground Station on the Bakerloo line, offering convenient connections to central London and beyond.

Residents of Tokyngton enjoy a range of amenities, including shops, supermarkets, schools, and healthcare facilities. The area is culturally diverse, with a vibrant community that celebrates various traditions and hosts multicultural events. The nearby Wembley Park offers a plethora of entertainment options, including shopping centers, restaurants, and a cinema.

Overall, Tokyngton offers a suburban lifestyle with excellent transport links, recreational spaces, and a diverse community, making it an attractive place to live within Greater London.

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Tokyngton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.548152/-0.276075 or Grid Reference TQ1984. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Former Alperton bus garage, Bridgwater Road frontage

Taken on 11th September the day on which the garage ceased operation. The building seen here housed offices and other staff facilities. The garage was opened on 7th June 1939 by the London Passenger Transport Board and since June 2013 had been operated by Metroline West.

David Kemp

Former Alperton bus garage, Bridgwater Road entrances

Taken on 18th September a week after the day on which the garage ceased operation. It will be apparent from the high-rise buildings in the background that the garage stood on a prime site ripe for re-development. It is intended that in due course a replacement garage will be opened in nearby Athlon Road. The main entrance lies straight ahead with another entrance leading into the running shed partly visible on the left.

David Kemp

Former Alperton bus garage, Ealing Road frontage

Taken on 18th September a week after the day on which the garage ceased operation. The garage was opened on 7th June 1939 by the London Passenger Transport Board and since June 2013 had been operated by Metroline West.

David Kemp

Unoccupied cottage, Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)

This cottage is situated on land between the canal towpath and Twyford Abbey Road. Although the garden was overgrown, it looked as though the building was the subject of refurbishment.

David Kemp

Stonebridge Park aqueduct

The Stonebridge Park aqueduct carries the Paddington Arm of the Grand Union Canal across the A406 North Circular Road. The original aqueduct was opened in 1933 and consisted of two arches across the new North Circular road. The newer, larger structure dates from 1993 and has a single arch in order to accommodate a widened North Circular. The Middlesex coat of arms on the centre island of the aqueduct is from the original 1933 structure.

Mark Percy

Grand Union Canal Paddington Arm, Alperton

Looking west towards to the Hazel Grove footbridge.

Mark Percy

Wembley Stadium

Rugby League Challenge cup Final 2021. Castleford V St Helens.

derek dye

COYF. Come On You Ford, Wembley Stadium

Wembley Way. Rugby League Challenge Cup Final

derek dye

Wembley Stadium from Olympic Way

Wembley Stadium for the Rugby League Challenge Cup final 2008, where St Helens beat Hull 28-16

Lauren

Wembley Stadium

Wembley Stadium from nearby car park

Lauren

Closed Bus Garage, Alperton (1)

Taken from the A4005 Bridgewater Road, this photo shows the bus garage which closed on Saturday 11th September 2021. It had opened on Wednesday 7th June 1939 and during the 1970s, modernisation and enlargement of the garage took place so increasing the number of vehicles to about 80. A large lorry can be seen inside the garage area to the left of the photo.

David Hillas

Closed Bus Garage, Alperton (2)

Taken from A4089 Ealing Road HA0 4LL, this Metroline bus garage closed on Saturday 11th September 2021 having operated routes 83, 204, 483, 487 and N83 at its closure. The routes and vehicles were then transferred to other Metroline garages at Edgware (TQ1991), Perivale East (TQ1782) and Willesden Junction (TQ2183). It is almost certain that this bus garage will soon be demolished and housing built on that site.

David Hillas