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Mattock Lane, LONDON, W5 5BJ

St Raphael's House, number 86 Mattock Lane is early 19th century with a somewhat later wing to the left and a modern wing to the right. Listed, grade II, with details at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1358788 Ealing is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. A rural village until communications with London got better with the improvements to the road to Oxford (later Uxbridge Road) in the 18th century and culminating with the coming of the railway in 1838. Ealing expanded greatly with suburban development during the 19th century and became known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" due to its greenery and because it was halfway between city and country. Ealing became a municipal borough in 1901. Growth continued throughout the 20th century and Ealing became part of a modern London borough in 1965.

Ordnance Survey cut mark benchmark described on the Bench Mark Database at http://www.bench-marks.org.uk/bm71757

There is an OS benchmark Image on the roadside face of the building near the right hand corner, where the wooden fence abuts

Number 85 Mattock Lane was built in 2012 and shows some nice detailing. Ealing is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. A rural village until communications with London got better with the improvements to the road to Oxford (later Uxbridge Road) in the 18th century and culminating with the coming of the railway in 1838. Ealing expanded greatly with suburban development during the 19th century and became known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" due to its greenery and because it was halfway between city and country. Ealing became a municipal borough in 1901. Growth continued throughout the 20th century and Ealing became part of a modern London borough in 1965.

From Mattock Lane these fine gates lead into Walpole Park. The grounds of 18th century Pitzhanger Manor passed into public ownership in the early years of the 20th century. The manor became a library and later a museum, the grounds became Walpole Park - a public park. The park lies mainly to the south-west of the Manor and is laid to grass crossed by axial avenues with lesser paths around the perimeter. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, and there is much history and detail at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000847 Ealing is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. A rural village until communications with London got better with the improvements to the road to Oxford (later Uxbridge Road) in the 18th century and culminating with the coming of the railway in 1838. Ealing expanded greatly with suburban development during the 19th century and became known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" due to its greenery and because it was halfway between city and country. Ealing became a municipal borough in 1901. Growth continued throughout the 20th century and Ealing became part of a modern London borough in 1965.

One of the paths across Walpole Park. The grounds of 18th century Pitzhanger Manor passed into public ownership in the early years of the 20th century. The manor became a library and later a museum, the grounds became Walpole Park - a public park. The park lies mainly to the south-west of the Manor and is laid to grass crossed by axial avenues with lesser paths around the perimeter. The grounds are on the Register of Historic Parks and Gardens, grade II, and there is much history and detail at: https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1000847 Ealing is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. A rural village until communications with London got better with the improvements to the road to Oxford (later Uxbridge Road) in the 18th century and culminating with the coming of the railway in 1838. Ealing expanded greatly with suburban development during the 19th century and became known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" due to its greenery and because it was halfway between city and country. Ealing became a municipal borough in 1901. Growth continued throughout the 20th century and Ealing became part of a modern London borough in 1965.

The wallbox for mail is Victorian

A Victorian letter box on the corner of Mattock Lane and Culmington Road. Ealing is one of the seven major towns in the London Borough of Ealing. A rural village until communications with London got better with the improvements to the road to Oxford (later Uxbridge Road) in the 18th century and culminating with the coming of the railway in 1838. Ealing expanded greatly with suburban development during the 19th century and became known as the "Queen of the Suburbs" due to its greenery and because it was halfway between city and country. Ealing became a municipal borough in 1901. Growth continued throughout the 20th century and Ealing became part of a modern London borough in 1965.

Walpole Park is the grounds of Pitshanger Manor. The park is famous for its trees as each Mayor of Ealing has planted a tree in an avenue. At the time of writing a substantial restoration is being undertaken of both the house and the park which should be completed in 2017 - see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pitzhanger_Manor The houses in this photograph beyond the rustic bridge are in Mattock Lane, along the north side of the park.