Pitshanger

Pitshanger is a small but busy local suburb, centred on the shops in Pitshanger Lane, located about 1 mile north of Ealing Broadway in west London. First mentioned in 1493, possibly meaning an area of sloped woodland frequented by birds. It contains numerous small shops, several cafes, two pubs, two churches, a school, and a park, and is often taken to also include parts of the nearby Brentham Garden Suburb. It is served by buses E2 and E9 and night bus N7.Pitshanger TodayToday, Pitshanger Lane is one of the busiest roads in Ealing, and provides a wide range of shops. The Pitshanger Village Library has recently been improved and is now very popular in the area, and the Lane is also furnished with touch-screen computers, which are free to use. A Methodist and an Anglican church are both located at the end of the Lane. St. Barnabas' 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. Attendance is free with a retiring collection. 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.Schooling also exists on Pitshanger Lane, with North Ealing Primary School located at one end of the Lane. The school is a comprehensive, co-education school for pupils up to the age of eleven. St. Gregory's R.C. School is located just off Pitshanger Lane and offers a co-educational, Catholic education