West Acton

Settlement in Middlesex

England

West Acton

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

West Acton is a suburban area located in the London Borough of Ealing, Middlesex, in the western part of Greater London. It is situated approximately eight miles west of Charing Cross, making it a convenient location for commuters working in central London. West Acton is bordered by North Acton to the north, Acton Town to the east, Ealing Common to the south, and Park Royal to the west.

The area predominantly consists of residential properties, ranging from Victorian and Edwardian terraced houses to modern apartment buildings. The residential streets are lined with trees, giving the area a pleasant and green ambiance. West Acton benefits from excellent transport links, with West Acton Underground station on the Central Line providing easy access to central London and other parts of the city.

In terms of amenities, West Acton offers a variety of local shops, cafes, and restaurants, catering to the needs of its residents. There are also several schools in the area, including West Acton Primary School and Twyford Church of England High School. For recreational activities, residents can enjoy the nearby green spaces of Acton Park and Ealing Common, which offer opportunities for jogging, picnicking, and sports.

Overall, West Acton provides a suburban lifestyle with easy access to the bustling city center. It is a well-connected area with a range of amenities, making it an attractive place to live for families and professionals alike.

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West Acton Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.51784/-0.28301828 or Grid Reference TQ1981. 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

E-scooters for hire, West Acton

From 7 June 2021 there is a trial of legal hire of electric scooters. Ealing Borough is participating. The scooters shown in this designated area are from Lime and Dott. The location in Princes Gardens is near West Acton tube station.

David Hawgood

Unoccupied cottage, Grand Union Canal (Paddington Branch)

This cottage is situated on land between the canal towpath and Twyford Abbey Road. Although the garden was overgrown, it looked as though the building was the subject of refurbishment.

David Kemp

Wren Kitchens, Acton

This warehouse store sold office supplies for many years under different names, Staples, Office World, etc.

David Hawgood

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.

David Hawgood

Railway bridge, West Gate

Westgate House

West Gate

Subway, Hanger Lane

Cycle track, Hanger Lane

London Cycle Network route 85 from Kew Bridge to Neasden passes through Hanger Lane Gyratory. There is a new crossing on Hanger Lane, just north of the gyratory. This set of photos shows the route from the A40 west, under the Central Line, across Hanger Lane, under the North Circular, and into Twyford Abbey Road for Park Royal.

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Fernlea House

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Hanger Lane Station

Hanger Lane Underground station is located on the West Ruislip branch of the Central line, between Perivale and North Acton stations, and is in Travelcard Zone 3. The station is located in Hanger Hill. It is within walking distance of Park Royal station on the Piccadilly line. The two lines cross a little east of Hanger Lane station. The station opened in 1947.

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