Group    From 1894  To 1921

Acton UDC

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In 1865 the Local Government Act 1858 was adopted by the parish of Acton, and a twelve-member local board of health was formed to govern the area.

The Parish of Acton became an Urban District in 1894. In 1921 this become a municipal borough. 1965 this merged with other districts to become the London Borough of Ealing.

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Acton UDC

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Oakley works

The Oakley Small Arms Works moved to Acton from Chelsea in 1904, and was situ...

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