Acton is a town situated 6.4 miles (10.3 km) west of Charing Cross. Although predominantly in the London Borough of Ealing, East Acton is part of the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham. The name Acton derives from the Anglo-Saxon for "oak town". Originally an ancient village (mentioned in the Domesday Book), as London expanded, Acton became... read more about Acton, W3
