East Acton
# East Acton

East Acton is an area in Acton in London, England, 5.3 miles (9 km) west of Charing Cross. It is partly in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham and partly in the London Borough of Ealing. It is served by East Acton Underground station, on the Central line in Travelcard Zone 2.

Historically, East Acton and Acton developed as separate settlements and the nearby districts of North Acton, West Acton and South Acton were developed in the late nineteenth century.

Since 3 July 2012, East Acton has been home to the cathedral of the Syriac Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom. The cathedral, dedicated to Saint Thomas, was formally consecrated on 17 November 2016, in the presence of Prince Charles.

## Transport

The nearest London Underground station is East Acton on the Central line.

## Neighbouring areas

Neighbouring areas (counted from East Acton Green) :

North Acton

Harlesden

Wormwood Scrubs

Acton

East Acton

White City

South Acton

Chiswick

Hammersmith :

## Notable people

For notable people born in Hammersmith Hospital and Queen Charlotte's Hospital see Queen Charlotte's and Chelsea Hospital.

* Peter Ackroyd, writer, lived in East Acton.
