Ealing is best known as the -Queen of the Suburbs-, but there is far more to its rich history than that. In the Middle Ages Ealing-s market gardens supplied much of London-s produce, and in later centuries it has played an often colourful part in history, being home to the royal mistresses of Edward III, George IV and Queen Victoria-s father, the Duke of Kent; and of Spencer Perceval, the only British prime minister to be assassinated.A-Z of Ealing reveals the history behind Ealing, its streets and buildings, industries and the people connected with the borough. Alongside the famous historical connections are unusual characters, tucked-away places and unique events that are less well-known. Readers will discover tales of the notorious highwayman Sixteen String Jack, Ealing-s connection with the British music scene in the 1960s and Acton-s history as a spa resort, among many other fascinating facts in this A-Z tour of Ealing-s history. It is fully illustrated and will appeal to all thos
