Pitshanger
| Pitshanger | |
| Middlesex | |
|---|---|
 Pitshanger Lane | |
| Location | |
| Grid reference: | TQ171821 |
| Location: | 51°31’35"N, 0°18’46"W |
| Data | |
| Post town: | London |
| Postcode: | W5 |
| Dialling code: | 020 |
| Local Government | |
| Council: | Ealing |
Pitshanger (sometimes referred to as Pitshanger Village) is a small but busy local suburb, centred on the shops in Pitshanger Lane, located about one mile north of Ealing Broadway in Middlesex. First mentioned in 1493,[1] possibly meaning an area of sloped woodland frequented by birds. It contains numerous small independent shops, several cafes, two pubs, two churches, a school, and a park (Pitshanger Park), and is often taken to also include parts of the nearby Brentham Garden Suburb.
Amenities
Pitshanger Lane (originally Pitshanger Road[2]) is one of the busiest roads in Ealing, and provides a wide range of shops. The Pitshanger Village Library has recently been improved and the Lane is furnished with touch-screen computers.
A Church of England and Methodist church are both located at the end of the Lane. Due to its large size and possession of a Bösendorfer grand piano, St. Barnabas (Church of England) is the venue for, besides the usual services, a series of classical music concerts given by local musicians and others. These include regular recitals every Friday lunchtime.
Away from Pitshanger Lane, the Pitshanger area features Pitshanger Park, which includes allotments for locals' use. Featuring two children's playground areas, football goalposts, a bowling green and several tennis courts, Pitshanger Park caters for both children and adults.
In May 2016, Pitshanger Lane was named London's best high street by The Great British High Street, and a plaque was unveiled.
Pictures
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Pitshanger Lane -
St Barnabas Church -
Christmas at Pitshanger Lane -
Pitshanger Park
Outside links
- Pitshanger Village on hidden-london.com
- Pitshanger Community Association
- Pitshanger Allotments Conservation Association
- ealingtontoday.co.uk
References
- Hounsell, Peter (1991). Ealing and Hanwell Past (Hardback). London UK: Historical Publications Ltd. pp. 65, 75, 76, 131. ISBN 0-948667-13-3.
- A History of the County of Middlesex - Volume 7 pp 123-28: Ealing and Brentford: Manors (Victoria County History)