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The Wandsworth Town Heritage Collection

A growing library of articles exploring the architecture, history, and personalities that shaped SW18.

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Origins
The Early History of Wandsworth Town
How the early history helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
II
Origins
From Rural Lands to SW18 Suburbia
How rural evolution helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
III
Origins
The Great Estates of Wandsworth Town
How the great estates helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
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Origins
The Meaning Behind the Name Wandsworth Town
How the name helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
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Origins
The Building Boom in Wandsworth Town
How the building boom helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
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Origins
The Impact of Turnpikes on Wandsworth Town
How early roads helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
VII
Origins
The Agricultural Past of SW18
How farming history helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
VIII
Origins
Victorian Speculation in Wandsworth Town
How building speculation helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
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Origins
The Settling of SW18
How the settling of the area helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
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Origins
The Early Foundations of Old York Road
How early building helps explain the formation of modern Wandsworth Town.
XI
Infrastructure
The History of Wandsworth Town Station
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Wandsworth Town Station.
XII
Infrastructure
The Railway Impact on SW18
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the railways in Wandsworth Town.
XIII
Infrastructure
The Omnibus Routes of Wandsworth Town
Transport networks that shaped the district around Wandsworth Town.
XIV
Infrastructure
The Making of Old York Road Infrastructure
Urban planning that shaped the district around Old York Road.
XV
Infrastructure
Transport Hubs and Growth in Wandsworth Town
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Wandsworth Town.
XVI
Infrastructure
The Tramways of Early Wandsworth Town
Transport networks that shaped the district around Wandsworth Town.
XVII
Infrastructure
The Evolution of Wandsworth High Street Traffic
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Wandsworth High Street.
XVIII
Infrastructure
Connectivity and SW18 Property
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the local property market.
XIX
Infrastructure
The Impact of the Tube on Wandsworth Town
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the Underground.
XX
Infrastructure
Infrastructure and Wandsworth Town Architecture
Urban planning that shaped the district around Wandsworth Town.
XXI
Architecture
The Historic Houses of Wandsworth Town
A close read of the historic houses of Wandsworth Town and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXII
Architecture
Victorian Terrace Housing in SW18
A close read of victorian terrace housing in SW18 and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXIII
Architecture
Mansion Flats Design in Wandsworth Town
A close read of mansion flats design and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXIV
Architecture
The Red Brick Suburbs of Wandsworth Town
A close read of the red brick suburbs and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXV
Architecture
The Influence of Architects on Wandsworth Town
A close read of the architectural influence and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXVI
Architecture
The Evolution of the Wandsworth Town Villa
A close read of the evolution of the Wandsworth Town villa and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXVII
Architecture
Edwardian Facades in SW18
A close read of edwardian facades and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXVIII
Architecture
The Mock-Tudor Revival in Wandsworth Town
A close read of the mock-tudor revival and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXIX
Architecture
The Arts and Crafts Influence in SW18
A close read of the arts and crafts influence and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXX
Architecture
Public Building Architecture in Wandsworth Town
A close read of public building architecture and what it reveals about SW18 design.
XXXI
Street
Old York Road History
A street-level look at Old York Road history and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
XXXII
Street
Wandsworth High Street History
A street-level look at Wandsworth High Street history and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
XXXIII
Street
The Charm of Wandsworth Town Avenues
A street-level look at avenues and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
XXXIV
Street
The Making of SW18 Streets
A street-level look at SW18 streets and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
XXXV
Street
The Character of Wandsworth Town Mews
A street-level look at mews and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
XXXVI
Street
Exploring the Core of Wandsworth Town
A street-level look at the core of the area and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
XXXVII
Street
Residential Life on Old York Road
A street-level look at residential life on Old York Road and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
XXXVIII
Street
The Evolution of SW18 Terraces
A street-level look at terraces and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
XXXIX
Street
The Story of Wandsworth Town Gardens
A street-level look at the gardens and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
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Street
The Atmosphere of Wandsworth Town Roads
A street-level look at roads and the making of Wandsworth Town's atmosphere.
XLI
Institution
The History of The Ram Quarter
Why The Ram Quarter mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLII
Institution
The Local Libraries of Wandsworth Town
Why local libraries mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIII
Institution
Community Centers of SW18
Why community centers mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIV
Institution
The Growth of Wandsworth Town Schools
Why schools of SW18 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLV
Institution
The Historic Pubs of Wandsworth Town
Why the historic pubs of SW18 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVI
Institution
The Churches of Wandsworth Town
Why churches mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVII
Institution
The Fire Stations of SW18
Why fire stations mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVIII
Institution
The Development of Wandsworth Town Hospitals
Why hospitals mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIX
Institution
The Post Offices of Early Wandsworth Town
Why post offices mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Cultural Venues of Wandsworth Town
Why cultural venues mattered to local life and wider London culture.
LI
Culture
Famous Residents of Wandsworth Town
Famous residents of Wandsworth Town and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LII
Culture
The Literary Life of SW18
The literary life of SW18 and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LIII
Culture
The Artistic Legacy of Wandsworth Town
The artistic legacy of Wandsworth Town and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LIV
Culture
Cultural Diversity in Modern Wandsworth Town
Cultural diversity in modern SW18 and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LV
Culture
The Theatrical History of Wandsworth Town
The theatrical history of Wandsworth Town and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LVI
Culture
Musical Heritage in SW18
Musical heritage in SW18 and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LVII
Culture
Post-War Demographics in Wandsworth Town
Post-war demographics in Wandsworth Town and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LVIII
Culture
The Cafe Culture of Old York Road
The cafe culture of Old York Road and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LIX
Culture
How Wandsworth Town Found Its Voice
How Wandsworth Town found its voice and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LX
Culture
Broadcasting and Media in Wandsworth Town
Broadcasting and media in Wandsworth Town and the creative life that gave SW18 a larger public meaning.
LXI
Domestic
Adapting the Wandsworth Town Home
How adapting the Wandsworth Town home connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXII
Domestic
Victorian Terraces and Modern Living in SW18
How victorian terraces connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIII
Domestic
The Servants' Quarters of Wandsworth Town
How the servants' quarters connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIV
Domestic
Rear Extensions in SW18
How rear extensions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXV
Domestic
Converting Lofts in Wandsworth Town
How loft conversions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVI
Domestic
Kitchens in Edwardian Flats in SW18
How kitchens connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVII
Domestic
Bathrooms and Heating in Wandsworth Town Homes
How bathrooms connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVIII
Domestic
The Flow of the SW18 House
How the flow of the house connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIX
Domestic
Restoring Original Features in Wandsworth Town
How restoring original features connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXX
Domestic
Open Plan Living in SW18 Blocks
How open plan living connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXXI
Planning
Wandsworth Town Conservation Areas Explained
What Wandsworth Town conservation areas means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXII
Planning
Planning Rules for Wandsworth Town Facades
What planning rules for facades means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIII
Planning
Listed Buildings in SW18
What listed buildings in SW18 means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIV
Planning
Basement Extensions in Wandsworth Town
What basement extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXV
Planning
Rear Extensions and Setbacks in Wandsworth Town
What rear extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVI
Planning
Protecting the SW18 Heritage
What protecting heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVII
Planning
Trees and Boundaries in SW18 Planning
What trees and boundaries means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVIII
Planning
Roof Developments and Conservation in Wandsworth Town
What roof developments means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIX
Planning
Licences to Alter in SW18 Flats
What licences to alter means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXX
Planning
Retrofit vs Heritage in Wandsworth Town
What retrofit vs heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXXI
Landscape
The Green Spaces of Wandsworth Common
The physical setting around Wandsworth Common and why it still matters.
LXXXII
Landscape
The Influence of Wandsworth Common on Wandsworth Town
The physical setting around Wandsworth Common and why it still matters.
LXXXIII
Landscape
The Planting of Street Trees in SW18
The physical setting around street trees in SW18 and why it still matters.
LXXXIV
Landscape
The Verges and Hedges of Wandsworth Town
The physical setting around verges and hedges and why it still matters.
LXXXV
Landscape
The Lost Rivers of SW18
The physical setting around the lost rivers of SW18 and why it still matters.
LXXXVI
Landscape
Ecology and Urban Wildlife in Wandsworth Town
The physical setting around ecology and urban wildlife and why it still matters.
LXXXVII
Landscape
Private Front Gardens in SW18
The physical setting around private front gardens and why it still matters.
LXXXVIII
Landscape
Public Squares in Wandsworth Town
The physical setting around public squares and why it still matters.
LXXXIX
Landscape
The Green Character of SW18
The physical setting around the green character and why it still matters.
XC
Landscape
How Low-Density Planning Shaped Wandsworth Town
The physical setting around low-density planning and why it still matters.
XCI
Guide
Why Buyers Love Wandsworth Town
Why buyers love Wandsworth Town in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCII
Guide
Wandsworth Town vs Neighbouring Districts
Wandsworth Town vs neighbouring districts in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIII
Guide
The Property Market History of SW18
The property market history in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Wandsworth Town Flat
Guide to renovating a Wandsworth Town flat in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Victorian Terrace in SW18
Guide to renovating a victorian terrace in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVI
Guide
Best Streets for Family Homes in Wandsworth Town
Best streets for family homes in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVII
Guide
The Appeal of SW18 Period Features
The appeal of SW18 period features in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVIII
Guide
Understanding the Wandsworth Town Character
Understanding the local character in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIX
Guide
The Future of Wandsworth Town Heritage
The future of Wandsworth Town heritage in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Why SW18 Maintains Its Value
Why SW18 maintains its value in the wider story of Wandsworth Town's identity, housing and long-term appeal.

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