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The Wimbledon Heritage Collection

A growing library of articles exploring the architecture, history, and personalities that shaped SW19.

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Origins
The Early History of Wimbledon
How the early history helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
II
Origins
From Rural Lands to SW19 Suburbia
How rural evolution helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
III
Origins
The Great Estates of Wimbledon
How the great estates helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
IV
Origins
The Meaning Behind the Name Wimbledon
How the name helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
V
Origins
The Building Boom in Wimbledon
How the building boom helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
VI
Origins
The Impact of Turnpikes on Wimbledon
How early roads helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
VII
Origins
The Agricultural Past of SW19
How farming history helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
VIII
Origins
Victorian Speculation in Wimbledon
How building speculation helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
IX
Origins
The Settling of SW19
How the settling of the area helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
X
Origins
The Early Foundations of Wimbledon Village High Street
How early building helps explain the formation of modern Wimbledon.
XI
Infrastructure
The History of Wimbledon Station
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Wimbledon Station.
XII
Infrastructure
The Railway Impact on SW19
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the railways in Wimbledon.
XIII
Infrastructure
The Omnibus Routes of Wimbledon
Transport networks that shaped the district around Wimbledon.
XIV
Infrastructure
The Making of Wimbledon Village High Street Infrastructure
Urban planning that shaped the district around Wimbledon Village High Street.
XV
Infrastructure
Transport Hubs and Growth in Wimbledon
Roads and rails that shaped the district around Wimbledon.
XVI
Infrastructure
The Tramways of Early Wimbledon
Transport networks that shaped the district around Wimbledon.
XVII
Infrastructure
The Evolution of The Broadway Traffic
Roads and rails that shaped the district around The Broadway.
XVIII
Infrastructure
Connectivity and SW19 Property
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the local property market.
XIX
Infrastructure
The Impact of the Tube on Wimbledon
Roads and rails that shaped the district around the Underground.
XX
Infrastructure
Infrastructure and Wimbledon Architecture
Urban planning that shaped the district around Wimbledon.
XXI
Architecture
The Historic Houses of Wimbledon
A close read of the historic houses of Wimbledon and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXII
Architecture
Victorian Terrace Housing in SW19
A close read of victorian terrace housing in SW19 and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXIII
Architecture
Mansion Flats Design in Wimbledon
A close read of mansion flats design and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXIV
Architecture
The Red Brick Suburbs of Wimbledon
A close read of the red brick suburbs and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXV
Architecture
The Influence of Architects on Wimbledon
A close read of the architectural influence and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXVI
Architecture
The Evolution of the Wimbledon Villa
A close read of the evolution of the Wimbledon villa and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXVII
Architecture
Edwardian Facades in SW19
A close read of edwardian facades and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXVIII
Architecture
The Mock-Tudor Revival in Wimbledon
A close read of the mock-tudor revival and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXIX
Architecture
The Arts and Crafts Influence in SW19
A close read of the arts and crafts influence and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXX
Architecture
Public Building Architecture in Wimbledon
A close read of public building architecture and what it reveals about SW19 design.
XXXI
Street
Wimbledon Village High Street History
A street-level look at Wimbledon Village High Street history and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XXXII
Street
The Broadway History
A street-level look at The Broadway history and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XXXIII
Street
The Charm of Wimbledon Avenues
A street-level look at avenues and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XXXIV
Street
The Making of SW19 Streets
A street-level look at SW19 streets and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XXXV
Street
The Character of Wimbledon Mews
A street-level look at mews and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XXXVI
Street
Exploring the Core of Wimbledon
A street-level look at the core of the area and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XXXVII
Street
Residential Life on Wimbledon Village High Street
A street-level look at residential life on Wimbledon Village High Street and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XXXVIII
Street
The Evolution of SW19 Terraces
A street-level look at terraces and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XXXIX
Street
The Story of Wimbledon Gardens
A street-level look at the gardens and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XL
Street
The Atmosphere of Wimbledon Roads
A street-level look at roads and the making of Wimbledon's atmosphere.
XLI
Institution
The History of The All England Club
Why The All England Club mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLII
Institution
The Local Libraries of Wimbledon
Why local libraries mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIII
Institution
Community Centers of SW19
Why community centers mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIV
Institution
The Growth of Wimbledon Schools
Why schools of SW19 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLV
Institution
The Historic Pubs of Wimbledon
Why the historic pubs of SW19 mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVI
Institution
The Churches of Wimbledon
Why churches mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVII
Institution
The Fire Stations of SW19
Why fire stations mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLVIII
Institution
The Development of Wimbledon Hospitals
Why hospitals mattered to local life and wider London culture.
XLIX
Institution
The Post Offices of Early Wimbledon
Why post offices mattered to local life and wider London culture.
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Institution
The Cultural Venues of Wimbledon
Why cultural venues mattered to local life and wider London culture.
LI
Culture
Famous Residents of Wimbledon
Famous residents of Wimbledon and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LII
Culture
The Literary Life of SW19
The literary life of SW19 and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LIII
Culture
The Artistic Legacy of Wimbledon
The artistic legacy of Wimbledon and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LIV
Culture
Cultural Diversity in Modern Wimbledon
Cultural diversity in modern SW19 and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LV
Culture
The Theatrical History of Wimbledon
The theatrical history of Wimbledon and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LVI
Culture
Musical Heritage in SW19
Musical heritage in SW19 and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LVII
Culture
Post-War Demographics in Wimbledon
Post-war demographics in Wimbledon and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LVIII
Culture
The Cafe Culture of Wimbledon Village High Street
The cafe culture of Wimbledon Village High Street and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LIX
Culture
How Wimbledon Found Its Voice
How Wimbledon found its voice and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LX
Culture
Broadcasting and Media in Wimbledon
Broadcasting and media in Wimbledon and the creative life that gave SW19 a larger public meaning.
LXI
Domestic
Adapting the Wimbledon Home
How adapting the Wimbledon home connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXII
Domestic
Victorian Terraces and Modern Living in SW19
How victorian terraces connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIII
Domestic
The Servants' Quarters of Wimbledon
How the servants' quarters connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIV
Domestic
Rear Extensions in SW19
How rear extensions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXV
Domestic
Converting Lofts in Wimbledon
How loft conversions connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVI
Domestic
Kitchens in Edwardian Flats in SW19
How kitchens connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVII
Domestic
Bathrooms and Heating in Wimbledon Homes
How bathrooms connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXVIII
Domestic
The Flow of the SW19 House
How the flow of the house connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXIX
Domestic
Restoring Original Features in Wimbledon
How restoring original features connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXX
Domestic
Open Plan Living in SW19 Blocks
How open plan living connects domestic history to present-day refurbishment.
LXXI
Planning
Wimbledon Conservation Areas Explained
What Wimbledon conservation areas means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXII
Planning
Planning Rules for Wimbledon Facades
What planning rules for facades means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIII
Planning
Listed Buildings in SW19
What listed buildings in SW19 means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIV
Planning
Basement Extensions in Wimbledon
What basement extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXV
Planning
Rear Extensions and Setbacks in Wimbledon
What rear extensions means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVI
Planning
Protecting the SW19 Heritage
What protecting heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVII
Planning
Trees and Boundaries in SW19 Planning
What trees and boundaries means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXVIII
Planning
Roof Developments and Conservation in Wimbledon
What roof developments means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXIX
Planning
Licences to Alter in SW19 Flats
What licences to alter means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXX
Planning
Retrofit vs Heritage in Wimbledon
What retrofit vs heritage means for owners, planners and heritage-led projects.
LXXXI
Landscape
The Green Spaces of Wimbledon Common
The physical setting around Wimbledon Common and why it still matters.
LXXXII
Landscape
The Influence of Wimbledon Common on Wimbledon
The physical setting around Wimbledon Common and why it still matters.
LXXXIII
Landscape
The Planting of Street Trees in SW19
The physical setting around street trees in SW19 and why it still matters.
LXXXIV
Landscape
The Verges and Hedges of Wimbledon
The physical setting around verges and hedges and why it still matters.
LXXXV
Landscape
The Lost Rivers of SW19
The physical setting around the lost rivers of SW19 and why it still matters.
LXXXVI
Landscape
Ecology and Urban Wildlife in Wimbledon
The physical setting around ecology and urban wildlife and why it still matters.
LXXXVII
Landscape
Private Front Gardens in SW19
The physical setting around private front gardens and why it still matters.
LXXXVIII
Landscape
Public Squares in Wimbledon
The physical setting around public squares and why it still matters.
LXXXIX
Landscape
The Green Character of SW19
The physical setting around the green character and why it still matters.
XC
Landscape
How Low-Density Planning Shaped Wimbledon
The physical setting around low-density planning and why it still matters.
XCI
Guide
Why Buyers Love Wimbledon
Why buyers love Wimbledon in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCII
Guide
Wimbledon vs Neighbouring Districts
Wimbledon vs neighbouring districts in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIII
Guide
The Property Market History of SW19
The property market history in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Wimbledon Flat
Guide to renovating a Wimbledon flat in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCV
Guide
Guide to Renovating a Victorian Terrace in SW19
Guide to renovating a victorian terrace in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVI
Guide
Best Streets for Family Homes in Wimbledon
Best streets for family homes in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVII
Guide
The Appeal of SW19 Period Features
The appeal of SW19 period features in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCVIII
Guide
Understanding the Wimbledon Character
Understanding the local character in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
XCIX
Guide
The Future of Wimbledon Heritage
The future of Wimbledon heritage in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.
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Guide
Why SW19 Maintains Its Value
Why SW19 maintains its value in the wider story of Wimbledon's identity, housing and long-term appeal.

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