The Essex border underground station with an hilarious name

Essex and the Essex border railway stations have a rich and varied history. From stations that played a crucial role during the Second World War, to bustling commuter hubs that see thousands of people pass through daily.

But some names of the stations have been lost in history as dialect has changed throughout the years. It means that some names may get a snigger or two.

Located on the Essex border, an underground station has a name that makes people laugh. I'm sure all of us have sat on a Tube train and giggled ourselves silly when the Piccadilly Line station Cockfosters - located in Enfield just over the Essex border - comes over the loudspeaker.

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One mention of the word "c**k" and we all go crazy. What does that say about the human race eh? But why did this station have such a hysterical name? It's in fact possible that it simply comes from the name of a house that once stood here that was named 'Cockfosters'.

It's been suggested this was named after a man who was in charge of foresters, ie 'cock' or 'chief' forester. But please don't take it literally and go and call your boss a c**k as it's obviously a somewhat outdated term!