East Acton
East Acton | |
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![]() ![]() East Acton Location within Greater London | |
OS grid reference | TQ205805 |
London borough |
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Ceremonial county | Greater London |
Region | |
Country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | LONDON |
Postcode district | W3 / W12 |
Dialling code | 020 |
Police | Metropolitan |
Fire | London |
Ambulance | London |
UK Parliament | |
London Assembly | |
East Acton is an area in Acton in London,[1] England, 5.3 miles (9 km) west of Charing Cross. It is partly in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and partly in the London Borough of Ealing. It is served by East Acton Underground station, on the Central line in Travelcard Zone 2.
Historically, East Acton and Acton developed as separate settlements and the nearby districts of North Acton, West Acton and South Acton were developed in the late nineteenth century.[2]
Since 3 July 2012, East Acton has been home to the cathedral of the Syriac Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom.[3] The cathedral, dedicated to Saint Thomas, was formally consecrated on 17 November 2016, in the presence of Prince Charles.[4]
Transport[]
The nearest London Underground station is East Acton on the Central line.
Neighbouring areas[]
Notable natives[]
- Roger Daltrey, musician, was born in Hammersmith Hospital, East Acton.[5]
- Peter Ackroyd, writer, lived in East Acton.[6]
- Benedict Cumberbatch, actor, was born in Queen Charlotte's Hospital, East Acton.[7]
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References[]
- ^ Knights, David (2012). Acton through time. Stroud: Amberley. p. 4. ISBN 9781445626468.
- ^ Mills, A.D. (2001). Dictionary of London Place Names. Oxford.
- ^ "Consecration of new Syriac Orthodox Cathedral in London". British Orthodox. July 2012. Retrieved 26 January 2015.
- ^ "Prince Charles attends consecration of new Syrian cathedral". Evening Standard. 17 November 2016. Retrieved 17 November 2016.
- ^ Neill, Andy; Kent, Matt (26 August 2011). Anyway Anyhow Anywhere: The Complete Chronicle of the Who 1958–1978. Ebury Publishing. p. 10. ISBN 978-0-7535-4797-7. Retrieved 6 March 2016.
- ^ "Peter Ackroyd | My family values". 29 November 2013.
- ^ Culbertson, Alix (5 November 2014). "Kensington heartthrob Benedict Cumberbatch gets engaged to Hammersmith girlfriend". Ealing Gazette. Trinity Mirror. Archived from the original on 28 March 2017. Retrieved 27 March 2017.
- Areas of London
- Districts of the London Borough of Ealing
- Districts of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham
- Acton, London