This detailed and well-illustrated history of the London suburb of Ealing traces the area's development from a rural village to a bustling residential and commercial center. The book includes chapters on local landmarks, notable residents, and the impact of major events such as World War II. This book will be of interest to residents of the Ealing area, local historians, and anyone interested in the social and cultural history of London. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.