High point in abbey’s housing and history project
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High point in abbey’s housing and history project
• A historic site in Acton has hit a key point in its transformation, which will bring hundreds of new homes – and facilities for the public to enjoy.
• A ‘topping out’ ceremony was held at the Twyford Abbey development recently, to mark the completion of the highest point of the new buildings.
• The 296 new The post High point in abbey’s housing and history project appeared first on Around Ealing.
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