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Acton is a suburban town in Middlesex. Acton developed as two settlements. The main settlement (Church Acton) developed along the London to Oxford Road, around St Mary's Church (first recorded in 1231). To the north-east of this lay East Acton, first recorded in 1294. In the 19th century, significant development occurred around both centres and at Acton Green to their south, the whole forming one town by the end of the century. During the 20th century Acton was a major industrial centre, though it is now principally residential. From 1894-1965, for local government purposes, the ancient parish of Acton was the basis for Acton urban district (municipal borough from 1926). Acton Town Hall (1910) was designed by Raffles and Gridley in the Baroque style. The town is within the council area of Ealing.
Place Type: Town
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.507961,-0.273539
Grid Reference: TQ 1991 8019
Council Area: Ealing CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 330
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Acton,_Middlesex_330
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Place Type: Town
Historic County: Middlesex
Lat, Long: 51.507961,-0.273539
Grid Reference: TQ 1991 8019
Council Area: Ealing CA
Strategic Authority Area: Greater London SA
Police Area: Metropolitan PA
GBPN ID: 330
Entry Type: Main listing (P)
URL: https://gazetteer.org.uk/place/Acton,_Middlesex_330
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