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Building    From 1735 

The Elms

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The Elms

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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John Mowlem and Co. Ltd

John Mowlem and Co. Ltd

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Elizabeth Lacraft

Elizabeth Lacraft

Married Edward Goulding in 1601.

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Tower Hamlets Housing Action Trust

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George Myers

George Myers

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Bethnal Green and East London Housing Association / Gateway

Bethnal Green and East London Housing Association / Gateway

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