23 Mar
Hardwood doors
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Acton
Acton is a district in the London Borough of Ealing in west London. It is 6.1 miles west of Charing Cross. At the 2011 census, Acton had a population of 62,480 - a ten year increase of 8,791 individuals.
Acton means 'oak farm' or ''farm by oak trees', and originates from old English. It was initially an ancient village, and as London expanded it was absorbed into the city. Since 1965, Acton has been part of the east of Ealing, but some sections of East Acton are in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and a small section of South Acton is within the London Borough of Hounslow. Acton is one of the locations with the most stations bearing their name anywhere in the country, with seven stations including its name.
Central Acton is known as the hub of commerce and retail on the former principal road between London and Oxford, generally known as the Uxbridge Road. The main road includes a lot of inns, which date back to the late Tudor period as stopping places for travellers. Today, the A40 dual carriageway is the principal route from London to Oxford, and it bypasses central Acton. It still passes by means of East Acton and North Acton.
Acton is home to the biggest housing estate in West London, named the South Acton estate, with around 2,000 homes and 5,800 residents. The area is presently in phase two of a major 15-year phased regeneration which consists of almost full demolition of the current residential units plus the building of brand new and more residences. This is likely to raise its population even further.
