Drayton Green

Settlement in Middlesex

England

Drayton Green

West Ealing railway station, Greater London Opened in 1871 by the Great Western Railway on the line from London Paddington to Reading, also the branch line to Greenford.
View east towards Acton Main Line and Paddington just after modernisation. Compare with <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3322743">TQ1680 : West Ealing railway station, Greater London, 2010</a> taken from a similar position. The old booking office straddling the tracks to the right of the image had just closed and been replaced by a new station building (seen above the train) connecting with a new footbridge and step-free access. A new platform had been opened for the branch line, which the train is standing at. — West Ealing railway station, Greater London Credit: Nigel Thompson

Drayton Green is a small residential area located in the London Borough of Ealing, Middlesex, England. Situated approximately 10 miles west of central London, it falls within the postal code area of W13. Primarily a residential district, Drayton Green is known for its quiet and peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal place for families and working professionals seeking a suburban lifestyle.

The area is characterized by a mix of Edwardian and Victorian-style houses, adding to its charm and appeal. The houses are mainly terraced and semi-detached, offering a range of accommodation options. Drayton Green Road, the main road running through the area, connects to the A4020 Uxbridge Road, providing convenient access to nearby towns and the city center.

Residents of Drayton Green benefit from its proximity to various local amenities. The area is served by a selection of independent shops, cafes, and restaurants, catering to the daily needs of its inhabitants. The nearby West Ealing Market is a popular spot for fresh produce and a variety of goods.

Transportation options in Drayton Green are plentiful, with the Drayton Green railway station providing regular services to London Paddington, making it an attractive location for commuters. Additionally, several bus routes serve the area, connecting it to neighboring towns and other parts of London.

With its peaceful ambiance, convenient location, and range of amenities, Drayton Green offers a pleasant and convenient living environment for its residents.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.515019/-0.326055 or Grid Reference TQ1680. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

West Ealing railway station, Greater London

Opened in 1871 by the Great Western Railway on the line from London Paddington to Reading, also the branch line to Greenford. View east towards Acton Main Line and Paddington just after modernisation. Compare with TQ1680 : West Ealing railway station, Greater London, 2010 taken from a similar position. The old booking office straddling the tracks to the right of the image had just closed and been replaced by a new station building (seen above the train) connecting with a new footbridge and step-free access. A new platform had been opened for the branch line, which the train is standing at.

Nigel Thompson

Hanwell railway station, Greater London

Opened in 1877 by the Great Western Railway on its line from London Paddington to Reading, this station replaced an 1838 one some 250m further west. See also TQ1580 : Hanwell 1st railway station, Greater London. View west towards Southall and Reading. In the years since TQ1580 : Hanwell railway station, Greater London, 2011 was taken from roughly the same camera position, new railings and a lift have been installed.

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Hanwell 1st railway station, Greater London

Opened in 1838 by the Great Western Railway on its line from London Paddington to Reading, this station closed in 1877 when it was replaced by the current station some 250m east. View west from the second station towards Southall and Reading. At the time the first station existed, there were only two broad gauge tracks here, to the left of the image. The two parallel platforms were located about where the "90" (miles per hour) sign is, at the point where Wharncliffe viaduct crosses Station Road. The station has moved, the road name hasn't!

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Amazon "Just walk out" shop, Ealing Broadway

In this shop you sign in, take goods, cameras track what you take, you can just leave without going to a checkout, you get charged automatically.

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Hanwell Station

In contrast to ultra-modern stations on the rest of the Elizabeth line, Hanwell's historic platform buildings transport the traveller back to the age of steam, with quaint wooden canopies and gas lamps. Hanwell Station opened in 1838. It became Hanwell and Elthorne in 1896 and a sign on the platform still bears this name. It reverted to Hanwell in 1974. The station is grade II listed.

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West Ealing Station

The new station building on Manor Road opened on 25 March 2021 as part of a £3bn upgrade to existing stations on the Elizabeth line. It replaced the old station on Drayton Green Road which had stood on the site since 1871. The new station features an airy ticket hall and step-free access to all platforms, including the new bay platform which forms the terminus of GWR's Greenford branch line. When the new station opened, West Ealing was also served by up to eight trains per hour between Paddington and Hayes & Harlington or Heathrow Airport on a service then branded as TfL Rail but using Elizabeth line rolling stock. In front of the building the picture shows some of the wooden planters which were previously used by Ealing Council to block several dozen residential roads in the controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhoods - most of which were scrapped in October 2021 following widespread opposition.

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River Brent in Pitshanger Park

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Ealing Broadway Station

Ealing Broadway is an National Rail and London Underground station in Ealing in west London. The station is located in Haven Green (B455), at the termination of The Broadway, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. The railway station dates from 1838 and the underground arrived in 1879. National Rail services are provided at the four Great Western Main Line platforms by First Great Western and Heathrow Connect. London Underground provide services to the three District Line and the two Central Line platforms. Wikipedia: Link

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Ealing Broadway Station

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B455, Ealing

The B455 runs 7 miles through west London from Brentford TQ1877 : B455 to Northolt. Link

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Buses, Ealing

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Roundabout, B455, Ealing

The B455 runs 7 miles through west London from Brentford TQ1877 : B455 to Northolt. Link

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Woodville Rd

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Madeley Rd

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Madeley Rd

A few years ago I read a book by Mark Mason "Walking the lines" in which he walked the route of the London Underground lines, overground. I will repeat this visiting all 272 stations (some more than once). My route tries to follow the line of the railway as closely as possible, using footpaths and roads, deviations are made to make the walk more "interesting".

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