Ealing Business Expo was a two-day event held at the historic Ealing Town Hall originally designed by Charles Jones (1830-1913), one of the greatest men of Ealing. He 'was born in Beccles in Sufflolk as the son of a leather merchant. Having trained as an architect, he set up a practice in Ealing in 1856. Here he became surveyor to the Local Board when it was formed in 1863, and did a considerable amount of good work in the borough, both in infrastructure (drainage, roads, lighting) and new public buildings: the Times reported that the Prince and Princess of Wales came to open his new Town Hall and Public Offices there in December 1888. In fact, Jones did so much for Ealing that when he retired after fifty years of service, now in his eighties, he was promptly invited to become its Mayor for the following year.' You can click here to find out whether he did take office.
The expo is a brain child and loads of super-human hard labour of the 21st century local female who follows in the footsteps of her Victorian predecessor trying to help local people live better lives by supporting local businesses and attracting inventors. It's Carlene Bender @carlenebender of The Contactus Ealing who organised this massive event. Big hand and big thanks go to Carlene!
If I didn't have to dash, I would tell you about the expo. Going to Central London today so have your fingers crossed for me and all us there!
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