Why does Acton have so many stations?

Stations were laid down across Acton to cater for specific housing estates which had sprung up. Into the 20th century, and Acton was fast becoming an industrial centre, dubbed 'motor town' (just like Detroit) for its specialism in automobiles. It played a significant role in aircraft-making in the first world war.



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