Building    From 1735 

The Elms

Categories: Property

The oldest building in Acton. Built as a baroque country villa by Charles Morren for Sir Joseph Ayloffe. It remained a private house until 1964. In 1981, the Twyford Church of England High School was formed and the building is now used as the administrative centre.

Credit for this entry to: Alan Patient of www.plaquesoflondon.co.uk

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The Elms

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Winnie the Pooh

See J. K. Farnell for the story. Also the Telegraph article.

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1 memorial
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1 memorial
Norman & Underwood Ltd

Norman & Underwood Ltd

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1 memorial