Managed by sports promoter and businessman Sydney Parkes, Acton and Willesen RLFC and Streatham and Mitcham RLFC enjoyed a brief existence in London, with Streatham and Mitcham RLFC playing at the Mitcham Stadium and Acton and Willesden playing at the new Acton Park Royal stadium in an effort to draw support for rugby league in the nation's capital.
There was no amateur competition in London at that time but leading teams were Acton Hornets, Park Royal Rangers, Hendon, Dagenham, and Harlesden All Blacks.
Acton and Willesden folded after only playing one season (1935–36) however Streatham and Mitcham survived slightly longer.
Streatham and Mitcham were boosted by the signings of overseas stars such as New Zealand full-back George Nēpia.
A Sunday Express article on December 15, 1935 headlined "Blow for London club players: more support needed".