The London Underground station that can't decide how to spell its own name

The London Underground, with its labyrinth of 272 stations and 11 lines, is notoriously tricky to navigate for newcomers and seasoned Londoners alike.

But it's St James's Park stationwait, or is it St James' Park?

that throws an extra spanner in the works.

Not only are passengers grappling with getting around, they're also faced with the enigma that there are both 'St James's Park' and 'St James' Park' signs within the same station, prompting the burning question: which one's right?

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MyLondon popped the question straight to Transport for London (TfL) to finally settle this long-standing conundrum.

In response, a TfL spokesperson has cleared up the confusion, endorsing 'St James's Park' as the official spelling. But the plot thickenswhy has the alternative version not been binned?

Delving into the details, the TfL authority explained: "As far as I'm aware, the grammar usage changed in the 1930s with the introduction of the Harry Beck Tube map. It's likely that not all signs were changed at the time and more recently it's been kept that way to maintain the heritage of the station."

And speaking of heritage, St James's Park station is steeped in it, nestled beside 55 Broadwaythe iconic London Underground HQ constructed from 1927 to 1929. This historic edifice is bedecked with sculptures by prominent artists of the era and is the brainchild of Modernist architect Charles Holden.

Dripping in art deco style, even the platforms evoke a hint of yesteryear, unlike some of the shinier, modern stations. At the time it was built, 55 Broadway loomed as London's loftiest office block.

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