Since last week hundreds of you have been taking part in our poll to decide the new name for the bar and restaurant in Woodward Hall, North Acton. Over 600 of you took part in the poll and we are pleased to announce that the winning name, by a fine margin, was The Foundry.

The name is a great way to recognise the history of the site where the new hall of residence stands. From the early 1920s right up until the mid 1980s the site was owned by Landis & Gyr forming the site for their factory and offices. The factory made "Elgee" electricity meters and time switches. Specifically the Elgee factory, just like Woodward Hall, was cut into the slope just west of Victoria Road.

We are really excited to bring you this new bar and restaurant in conjunction with College Campus Services and look forward to it being an integral part of the student experience for hall residents and students who live nearby!

Final Poll Results