Acton, East

Settlement in Middlesex

England

Acton, East

Signs and qr code on car for tattooing and piercing The Smart Car for Ink&#039;D London has signs for tattooing, piercing, and tattoo numbing cream. It displays a qr code panel for scanning on a smart phone. — Signs and qr code on car for tattooing and piercing Credit: David Hawgood

Acton is a suburban town located in the borough of Ealing, in the county of Middlesex, in the eastern part of England. It is situated about 6 miles west of Charing Cross and has a population of approximately 61,000 residents.

Historically, Acton was a rural village that developed during the medieval period. However, with the arrival of the railway in the 19th century, the area experienced significant growth and became a thriving industrial center. Throughout the 20th century, Acton underwent further urbanization, with the development of residential areas and the establishment of various industries.

Today, Acton is a diverse and vibrant area, known for its multicultural community and a range of amenities. The town offers a mix of housing options, from Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses to modern apartment complexes. It is also home to numerous parks and green spaces, providing recreational opportunities for residents.

Acton has a variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, particularly along the bustling High Street and Churchfield Road. The town is well-served by public transportation, with several tube stations providing easy access to central London and other parts of the city.

Education is also a prominent feature of Acton, with several primary and secondary schools located in the area. Additionally, Acton is home to the University of West London, which offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Overall, Acton is a dynamic and well-connected town that combines a rich history with modern amenities, making it an attractive place to live and visit.

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Acton, East Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.513937/-0.251872 or Grid Reference TQ2180. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Signs and qr code on car for tattooing and piercing

The Smart Car for Ink'D London has signs for tattooing, piercing, and tattoo numbing cream. It displays a qr code panel for scanning on a smart phone.

David Hawgood

Western Avenue

The A40 road runs 256 miles from the City of London to Fishguard. It is a major trunk road and runs through High Wycombe, Oxford, Cheltenham, Ross on Wye, Abergavenny, Llandeilo and Carmarthen.

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Saxon Drive

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".

Saxon Drive

The Link

Saxon Drive

Saxon Drive, Allan Way junction

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Allan Way

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Watered cricket square green in drought-browned field

North Acton Playing Field grass has become generally brown after a very dry period, positions of old walls and huts show up even browner, cricket squares are being watered.

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Library for Iranian Studies, Acton

In The Woodlands Hall, by Woodlands Park.

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Woodlands Park with ice house, Acton

Woodlands is a small park near the centre of Acton. The domed brick structure visible under the tree on the left is the top of an ice house. It was in the 6-acre garden of a house "Woodlands" demolished in 1903. The ice house and the nearby pond which provided the ice were restored in 2006.

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National Garden Scheme, 41 Mill Hill Road, tea on the lawn

The garden was open for charity, and with assistance from neighbours was providing home-made teas. On the left of the photo is a long low lavender hedge, on the right a varied selection of plants. See also TQ1979 : National Garden Scheme, pond in new area of 41 Mill Hill Road.

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National Garden Scheme, pond in new area of 41 Mill Hill Road

37 and 39 Mill Hill Road next door were redeveloped as 8 flats, it appears that the bottom area of their gardens was added to that of No. 41. The photo shows the pond area. This area of garden is heavily planted with rocks and a gravel surface. See also TQ1979 : National Garden Scheme, 41 Mill Hill Road, tea on the lawn.

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Shops near West Acton Underground station

There is a Japanese food shop because there is a Japanese High School nearby.

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Film studio, Alliance Road, North Acton

The large building was a cold store until about 1980. This area has light industry, distribution depots, and warehouse style retail units.

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Saxon Drive, West Acton

Many of the houses in this area were built by the Great Western Railway for their workers. The road markings are on a speed hump for traffic calming - there is a 20mph speed limit in this residential area.

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