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Background imageActon Collection: Children on a Street

Children on a Street
A group of working class children, black and white, playing together on Crown Street, probably in Acton, London W3

Background imageActon Collection: Acton Fire Brigade Station

Acton Fire Brigade Station

Background imageActon Collection: Acton Good Yard, c1920s

Acton Good Yard, c1920s

Background imageActon Collection: NFS-London Region 50ft wheeled escape ladder, WW2

NFS-London Region 50ft wheeled escape ladder, WW2
An Ajax style wheeled escape ladder, wound out in its carriage, from Fire Force Area 34 Acton fire station (E1Z) located at 24 Gunnersbury Lane, Acton, West London

Background imageActon Collection: The Bright Young People at a party

The Bright Young People at a party
A group of Bright Young Things at Captain Macheacans fancy dress party where guests were instructed to come as a living celebrity

Background imageActon Collection: Joseph Alfred Sparks campaigning

Joseph Alfred Sparks campaigning
Joseph Alfred Sparks (19011981) - a British trade unionist and Labour Party politician

Background imageActon Collection: Removal Men and their vans

Removal Men and their vans
A pair of early motorised removal lorries and their teams of removal men - the company is P. W. Caswill of Acton Lane, Chiswick, London - they also offered warehousing

Background imageActon Collection: Mothercraft

Mothercraft
circa 1910: Mothercraft lessons for girls at a day nursery in Acton, showing how to bath a baby. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageActon Collection: Acton from Mill Hill Road, London

Acton from Mill Hill Road, London Date: 1904

Background imageActon Collection: High Street, Guildford

High Street, Guildford High Street, Guildford (1912). Artist/photographer: From Photo by Chester Vaughan, Acton, W

Background imageActon Collection: View of the village of Acton, Middlesex, 1784

View of the village of Acton, Middlesex, 1784. Rural scene showing sheep grazing in fields, woods, St. Mary's church and houses in Acton

Background imageActon Collection: Children at Willesden Workhouse / Central Middlesex Hospital

Children at Willesden Workhouse / Central Middlesex Hospital
Young children and their nurses at the Acton Lane site of the Willesden Workhouse / Central Middlesex Hospital. Date: Date unknown

Background imageActon Collection: Punk rock wedding at Acton Town Hall of The Damned frontman Dave Vanian, 20

Punk rock wedding at Acton Town Hall of The Damned frontman Dave Vanian, 20, and Laurie Glendon, 20

Background imageActon Collection: Military tanks loaded onto Crocodile G wagons, c. 1939

Military tanks loaded onto Crocodile G wagons, c. 1939
A train load of military tanks, loaded onto Crocodile G wagons, make their way through Acton, en-route to the Channel Ports, for shipment over seas

Background imageActon Collection: American Women's Lacrosse Team Nineteen Thirty Five

American Women's Lacrosse Team Nineteen Thirty Five
(Original Caption) England: U. S. Invaders In England

Background imageActon Collection: Horn Lane, Acton, West London, W3

Horn Lane, Acton, West London, W3
circa 1910s

Background imageActon Collection: Railway map, Acton, Kew, Turnham Green, London

Railway map, Acton, Kew, Turnham Green, London
Railway map, Acton, Kew, South Acton & Turnham Green, London, with colour coding of the various railway companies. Date: 1913

Background imageActon Collection: Everton v Aston Villa, League Division One, final score 3-1 to Everton

Everton v Aston Villa, League Division One, final score 3-1 to Everton. Alex young watches his daisy cutter beat the diving goalkeeper Withers to score his sides third goal. 1st April 1967

Background imageActon Collection: Hot Weather Scenes, Oasis Swimming Pool, Holborn, London, 12th May 1954

Hot Weather Scenes, Oasis Swimming Pool, Holborn, London, 12th May 1954

Background imageActon Collection: Wrexham LL12 7 Map

Wrexham LL12 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wrexham LL12 7

Background imageActon Collection: Advert, W & G Du Cros Ltd, luxury motor car hire

Advert, W & G Du Cros Ltd, luxury motor car hire
Advert, W & G Du Cros Ltd, Luxury Motor Car Hire, Acton Vale, West London Date: 1910

Background imageActon Collection: Parade of White Corps in Acton Turville

Parade of White Corps in Acton Turville, Western Contingent of The Officers Training Corps. Outdoor military photograph passing through village

Background imageActon Collection: Photograph of Swan PH, Acton, London

Photograph of Swan PH, Acton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1933

Background imageActon Collection: Photograph of Leamington PH, Acton, London

Photograph of Leamington PH, Acton, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Background imageActon Collection: Photograph of Capel Arms, Acton (Old), London

Photograph of Capel Arms, Acton (Old), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Background imageActon Collection: Photograph of Capel Arms, Acton (New), London

Photograph of Capel Arms, Acton (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageActon Collection: The New Fire Station at Acton (b / w photo)

The New Fire Station at Acton (b / w photo)
1592357 The New Fire Station at Acton (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Fire Station at Acton)

Background imageActon Collection: Miss Sketch keeps a Diary - First Night of Le Bonheur

Miss Sketch keeps a Diary - First Night of Le Bonheur
Page from The Sketch reporting on the first night of the Charles Boyer film, Le Bonheur at the Curzon cinema

Background imageActon Collection: Personalities at the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve banquet caricatured by Fred May

Personalities at the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve banquet caricatured by Fred May. Pictured are C. I. H

Background imageActon Collection: Railway map, Willesden, Acton Wells, Queens Park, London

Railway map, Willesden, Acton Wells, Queens Park, London
Railway map, Willesden, Acton Wells, Queens Park (West Kilburn), London, with colour coding of the various railway companies. Date: 1920

Background imageActon Collection: Modern Fonts, Messrs Francis, Architects (engraving)

Modern Fonts, Messrs Francis, Architects (engraving)
2812331 Modern Fonts, Messrs Francis, Architects (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Modern Fonts, Messrs Francis, Architects)

Background imageActon Collection: Daphne Strutt and Vida Cuthbert by Madame Yevonde

Daphne Strutt and Vida Cuthbert by Madame Yevonde
Double portrait of the Hon

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Helen Mary Grace Rospigliosi, nee Lyon-Dalberg-Acton (left) (1910-2001) and her sister Hon. Margaret Mary Teresa Lyon-Dalberg-Acton (right) (1919-1997) on the front cover of The Sketch magazine

Background imageActon Collection: View of Acton from the South West (engraving)

View of Acton from the South West (engraving)
3103867 View of Acton from the South West (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Acton from the South West)

Background imageActon Collection: Richard Baxters House at Acton (litho)

Richard Baxters House at Acton (litho)
1615624 Richard Baxters House at Acton (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Richard Baxters House at Acton)

Background imageActon Collection: Ruffy-Bauman Advanced Trainer

Ruffy-Bauman Advanced Trainer. Mr. Felix Ruffy and Mr. Edward Baumann founded a flying school at Hendon, but moved to Acton, where the Ruffy, Arnell and Baumann Aviation Co. Ltd

Background imageActon Collection: MA Middlesex Acton Vector Road Map

MA Middlesex Acton Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageActon Collection: MA Middlesex Concord Vector Road Map

MA Middlesex Concord Vector Road Map. All source data is in the public domain. U.S. Census Bureau Census Tiger. Used Layers: areawater, linearwater, roads, rails, cousub, pointlm, uac10

Background imageActon Collection: Usa, Massachusetts, Acton. Pond with fall foliage (aerial view)

Usa, Massachusetts, Acton. Pond with fall foliage (aerial view)

Background imageActon Collection: Matron, Gold and Bronze Medallists, Acton Hospital

Matron, Gold and Bronze Medallists, Acton Hospital. Reverse reads Gold & Bronze Medallist with the Matron Acton Hospital Date: 1950-60

Background imageActon Collection: Nurse receiving an award

Nurse receiving an award
Nurse Annie Singleton, pictured here, won the gold medal prize for nursing in her graduating year from Acton Hospital. She is being presented with that gold medal by a visiting senior military nurse

Background imageActon Collection: Joe Acton, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &

Joe Acton, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen &
Joe Acton, Wrestler, from Worlds Champions, Series 1 (N28) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1887

Background imageActon Collection: Shropshire SY9 5 Map

Shropshire SY9 5 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Shropshire SY9 5

Background imageActon Collection: Ashford TN30 7 Map

Ashford TN30 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ashford TN30 7

Background imageActon Collection: Ealing W3 6 Map

Ealing W3 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Ealing W3 6

Background imageActon Collection: Staffordshire ST5 4 Map

Staffordshire ST5 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Staffordshire ST5 4

Background imageActon Collection: Wyre Forest DY13 9 Map

Wyre Forest DY13 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Wyre Forest DY13 9

Background imageActon Collection: Babergh CO10 0 Map

Babergh CO10 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Babergh CO10 0

Background imageActon Collection: Purbeck BH19 3 Map

Purbeck BH19 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Purbeck BH19 3

Background imageActon Collection: Wagoner, Shropshire - 3

Wagoner, Shropshire - 3
Wagoner stands with his horse and cart at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, near Church Stretton, Shropshire Date: 1987

Background imageActon Collection: Wagoner, Shropshire - 2

Wagoner, Shropshire - 2
Wagoner stands with his horse and cart at Acton Scott Historic Working Farm, near Church Stretton, Shropshire Date: 1987

Background imageActon Collection: Two women police officers outside a police station

Two women police officers outside a police station. On the left is a sergeant, on the right WPC Daphne Acton in the new style Norman Hartnell uniform, introduced in 1968. Date: circa late 1960s

Background imageActon Collection: Leopard - jumping from tree

Leopard - jumping from tree
LA-1722 Leopard - jumping from tree Panthera pardus Jean Michel Labat Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Background imageActon Collection: Two women police officers entering Bow Street police station

Two women police officers entering Bow Street police station
Two women police officers (Constable Sheila Acton and Sergeant Margaret Heald) entering Bow Street police station, London. A policeman stands at the top of the steps. Date: circa 1960s

Background imageActon Collection: Workhouse Infirmary, Willesden, north west London

Workhouse Infirmary, Willesden, north west London
Willesdens workhouse infirmary, erected in 1900-01 on Acton Lane, Willesden, north west London. It later became the Park Royal Hospital and then the Central Middlesex Hospital

Background imageActon Collection: Children on a Street

Children on a Street
A group of working class children, black and white, playing together in Acton, London W3

Background imageActon Collection: Acton Reynald Hall

Acton Reynald Hall, Shropshire

Background imageActon Collection: DEATH OF ISaC DAVIS, He was a gunsmith and a militia officer who commanded a company

DEATH OF ISaC DAVIS, He was a gunsmith and a militia officer who commanded a company of Minutemen from Acton, Massachusetts, during the first battle of the American Revolutionary War

Background imageActon Collection: The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock owned by the London Passenger Transport, 1935-36

The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock owned by the London Passenger Transport, 1935-36
The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock owned by the London Passenger Transport Board is carried out at their Acton Works, Middlesex, 1935-36. From " Railway Wonders of the World, Vol

Background imageActon Collection: Church of St Mary, Acton, Ealing, London, c1800

Church of St Mary, Acton, Ealing, London, c1800

Background imageActon Collection: The Brontes - Words Inspired By Hope That Won Renown, c1925

The Brontes - Words Inspired By Hope That Won Renown, c1925. The Bronte sisters, Charlotte, (1816-1855), Emily (1818-1848) and Anne, (1820-1849), poets and novelists

Background imageActon Collection: Dorfold Hall, Cheshire, 1915

Dorfold Hall, Cheshire, 1915. Plate XXIX from Old English Mansions by Charles Holme [The Studio Ltd, London & New York, 1915]

Background imageActon Collection: Steam train at Acton, West London

Steam train at Acton, West London, on the Great Western Railway. Date: circa 1920s

Background imageActon Collection: William Aldridge (113)

William Aldridge (113)
WILLIAM ALDRIDGE Wheelwright of Acton, Middlesex, who lived for 113 years : he was 112 when this portrait was made. Date: 1584 - 1698

Background imageActon Collection: Castles / Acton Burnel / C18

Castles / Acton Burnel / C18
Acton Burnel Castle in Shropshire. Date: 1780

Background imageActon Collection: High Street, Acton, London

High Street, Acton, London
High Street, Acton, Ealing, near Bedford Park, County of London, England. Date: 1902

Background imageActon Collection: Schoolboys help in shell making

Schoolboys help in shell making
Boys of the Acton and Chiswick Polytechnic School spending a holiday making shell caps at an engineering works at Willesden during the First World War. Date: 1915

Background imageActon Collection: Death Plaque of Corporal Henry Leonard Amess

Death Plaque of Corporal Henry Leonard Amess
Death Plaque in the name of 290043 Corporal Henry Leonard Amess, 1st/10th (T.F.) Battalion, Duke of Cambridges Own (Middlesex Regiment). Born Hammersmith, London. Enlisted Shepherds Bush, Middlesex

Background imageActon Collection: Advertisement, Napier car

Advertisement, Napier car
Advertisement for the Alpine-tested 30-35 horsepower, six-cylinder noiseless Napier car. Date: July 1914

Background imageActon Collection: LORD ACTON (1834-1902). John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton

LORD ACTON (1834-1902). John Emerich Edward Dalberg-Acton, 1st Baron Acton. English historian. Oil on canvas, c1879, by Franz Seraph von Lenbach

Background imageActon Collection: Brake Trials

Brake Trials
15th June 1908: Brake and shunting trials at the Great Western Railway depot in Acton. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

Background imageActon Collection: A full-scale replica of Sputnik I

A full-scale replica of Sputnik I is viewed by Isolde Dawe of Acton, London, at the UNESCO International Geophysical Year exhibition at the Royal Geographical Societys headquarters in Kensington

Background imageActon Collection: USA, Massachusetts, Acton. Reflection of autumn foliage in pond

USA, Massachusetts, Acton. Reflection of autumn foliage in pond

Background imageActon Collection: Death of Captain Isaac Davis of the Acton militia at the North Bridge

Death of Captain Isaac Davis of the Acton militia at the North Bridge
BATTLE OF CONCORD, 1775. Death of Captain Isaac Davis of the Acton militia at the North Bridge, Concord, Massachusetts, 19 April 1775. Wood engraving, 1775

Background imageActon Collection: Firefighters at scene of railway fire, West London

Firefighters at scene of railway fire, West London
Firefighters at the scene of a railway fire, Acton Lane, West London

Background imageActon Collection: Firefighters using cutting equipment, West London

Firefighters using cutting equipment, West London
Firefighters using cutting equipment at the scene of a railway fire, Acton Lane, West London

Background imageActon Collection: Cub. the worlds first 1000hp aircraft engine

Cub. the worlds first 1000hp aircraft engine, undergoing water brake test at Acton Date: 1921

Background imageActon Collection: Deltic test house Acton May 1950

Deltic test house Acton May 1950 Date: 1950

Background imageActon Collection: Development engine in test house May 1950

Development engine in test house May 1950 Date: 1950

Background imageActon Collection: Deltic engine at Acton test house

Deltic engine at Acton test house Date: 1950

Background imageActon Collection: Acton test house testing Deltic T9-33 engine

Acton test house testing Deltic T9-33 engine

Background imageActon Collection: Development engine on test at Acton

Development engine on test at Acton Date: 1950



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"Acton: A Tapestry of History and Vibrant Moments" Step onto the streets of Acton, where the laughter of children fills the air and their playful footsteps echo on every corner. The vibrant energy is palpable as they explore this charming neighborhood. Standing tall amidst the hustle and bustle is the Acton Fire Brigade Station, a symbol of safety and protection for all residents. Its presence brings reassurance to both young and old, reminding us that help is always close at hand. Transport yourself back to the 1920s, when Acton Good Yard was a hub of activity. The bustling scene captures an era filled with hope and progress, as people worked diligently to build a brighter future. Intrigue awaits at a party attended by none other than The Bright Young People. Their glamorous attire dazzles under sparkling lights, embodying an era known for its exuberance and indulgence in life's pleasures. During World War II, NFS-London Region's 50ft wheeled escape ladder stood tall against adversity. This remarkable piece of history served as a lifeline during times of danger, offering hope amid chaos. A punk rock wedding like no other took place at Acton Town Hall when Dave Vanian from The Damned tied the knot. It was an unconventional celebration that perfectly embodied rebellion mixed with love—a true testament to individuality. Mothers find solace in Mothercraft—an oasis where wisdom is shared among generations. Here they gather knowledge on nurturing their little ones while forming lifelong friendships within this tight-knit community. Removal Men and their vans weave through Acton's streets like busy bees—relocating dreams from one home to another, and are unsung heroes who ensure smooth transitions during moments of change in people's lives. W & G Du Cros Ltd advertises luxury motor car hire—a touch of elegance amidst everyday life in Acton. With these exquisite vehicles at your disposal, you can embark on unforgettable journeys and create cherished memories.

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