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The Goons, known for the famous radio comedy The Goon Show, had a rehearsal studio in East Acton W3. The studio was actually a room situated above a grocery store.
Singer Roger Daltrey was born in East Acton W3. He was a member of The Who band and has a successful solo career.
East Acton is a borough in Acton in London’s westside. It is partially in the districts of Ealing, Fulham, and Hammersmith. In ancient times, East Acton was developed as a separate town from Acton, with North Acton, South Acton, and West Acton following in the late 19th century.
The area’s nearest London underground station, which is the East Acton station, can be found in the Central line between North Acton station and White City station, in Travelcard Zone 2, near Queen Charlotte’s and Chelsea Hospital and HM Prison Wormwood Scrubs.
Popular places in the area that locals go to include Ravenscourt Park Walled Garden, Pergola on the Roof Winter, and The Sindercombe Social. The most notable resident of East Acton is Roger Daltrey, the lead singer and founding member of the rock band The Who.