The London Underground opened more than 160 years ago and has long become one of the most important aspects of the capital.

Ferrying thousands of people from one point to another, the dense underground network of the Tube is the saving grace to many.

While many Londoners act like they know all there is possible to know about the Tube, you might be surprised about one small detail.

Among the many stations along the Tube, there is one that was open for just 25 years and has been left shut to the public and stuck in time.

@brunchbytube Never thought I’d see Winston Churchill’s bath 😂 London Underground has so much history 😍 anyone who knows me knows I love random tube facts, so I was very excited to go on this tour of a disused station! But it didn’t just close in 1932.. it was used during WW2 as the secret headquarters for the coordination of the nation’s railways, and Churchill even took refuge there 🛀 Fast forward to today and you can book a tour to explore Down Street Station for yourself! It’s located between Hyde Park Corner and Green Park Stations. The tour is 90 mins and will cost you £90. Book this “Hidden London” tour via the London Transport Museum website. @Transport for London @London Transport Museum #mysecretlondon #secretlondon #hiddenlondon #thingstodoinlondon #londonactivities #londonunderground #trains ♬ original sound - MILEENA

The London Underground station stuck in time

Set between Hyde Park Corner and Green Park, you'll find Down Street Station which served the Piccadilly Line and opened back in 1907.

The station was later closed down just 25 years later in 1932 due to its lack of passengers, according to the London Transport Museum.

It's said that the station had a lack of passengers due to its location, being in between two very popular stations and in an affluent area.

Despite being short-lived, Down Street Station had a stunning design, with ox-blood red tiles, semi-circular windows and a tiled ticket hall all designed by Leslie Green.

While it was a loss for passengers, Down Street Station became a key part of the war effort during World War II.

In 1938, the Railway Executive Committee (REC) used Down Street Station as their headquarters, seeing the 22-meter-deep location as safe and as perfect as they could hope for.

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The REC helped keep the UK's railway running to make share key equipment travelled across the nation safely. 

Tunnels in Down Street Station were used for a variety of rooms including offices, meeting rooms and telephone exchange rooms as well as dormitories, washrooms, toilets and dining facilities.

Down Street Station was used by the REC for their headquarters until 1947 after the war ended.