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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Octavia Housing

Octavia Housing

Not-for-profit organisation with a strong track record in social housing and providing care services. Originated as Horace Street Trust and became a model for many subsequent housing associations. ...

Group, Property, Social Welfare

6 memorials
Thomas Smith (Tottenham)

Thomas Smith (Tottenham)

From British History Online we've learnt that lordships are something that could be bought and sold. The Tottenham lordships were tied in with Bruce Castle, until Thomas Smith got involved. Smith l...

Person, Benefactor, Politics & Administration, Property

1 memorial
S. J. Jerrard & Sons

S. J. Jerrard & Sons

Building firm active in 1895 and 97.

Group, Property

2 memorials
Guardian Angels Church & School

Guardian Angels Church & School

The church on the Mile End Road was opened in 1903, the school, shown in this picture, behind the church, in 1896. Both funded by the Howard Family of Norfolk.

Building, Education, Property, Religion

1 memorial
Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne

Claude Bowes-Lyon, 14th Earl of Strathmore and Kinghorne

Landowner.  Maternal grandfather Queen Elizabeth II. Born Lowndes Square. Married Nina Cecilie Cavendish-Bentinck.  Their ninth child became the Queen Mother. Died Glamis, Scotland.

Person, Property, Royalty, Scotland

1 memorial