Central lineBy public transportThe nearest Underground station is White City, served by the Central line.
Why was it called White City?
"White City" was also the name associated with the landscaping and architecture of the World's Columbian Exposition, held near the same location in 1893 because the exhibition's buildings used plaster of Paris and were painted a chalky white.
What did White City used to be?
In the nineteenth century the site was home to the Royal Botanical Gardens, and offered an area of greenery and fresh air, away from the smog of Manchester. During this time the Gardens hosted exhibitions of incredible scale that were attended by millions of visitors.
What train station is White City?
What train lines go to Westfield?
TUBE & RAIL
- UNDERGROUND. Four Underground stations provide easy access to the centre, a few minutes walk away. …
- CENTRAL LINE. Shepherd's Bush. …
- HAMMERSMITH & CITY LINE. Wood Lane. …
- NEARBY ROUTES.
- White City Bus Station: 31, 49, 148, 207, 237, 260, 607 and C1.
How do you know which tube train to get on?
Before beginning your journey, it's always best to grab a Tube map, or at least check the big maps that can be found on the wall in the entrance of every station – although if you feel you still need guidance during your journey, each train has maps of the line it travels along plastered on its walls – check them if …
What stations are on Central Line?
49Central Line / Stations
Does any of the White City still exist?
Not much remains of the World's Fair's “White City” and expo grounds, which stood where Jackson Park and the Midway Plaisance are today. But remnants of the fair can be seen today in the neighborhood and elsewhere in the Chicago area.