Wimbledon Common
Wimbledon Common is a large open space in Wimbledon, southwest London, totalling 460 hectares (1,140 acres).There are three named areas: Wimbledon Common, Putney Heath, and Putney Lower Common, which together are managed under the name Wimbledon and Putney Commons. Putney Lower Common is separated from the rest of the Common by about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometres) of built-up area of southwest Putney.
The Commons consist of woodland, scrubland, heathland, and mown recreation areas and there are also nine ponds. They are the home to a wide variety of bird, animal and plant life. Being an unfenced Common, the whole area is open to the public 24 hours a day throughout the year.
The most prominent feature of the Common is, of course, the Wimbledon Windmill. There may have been windmills on the Commons since before the 17th century but the current mill was constructed in 1817 by Charles March, a local carpenter. The Windmill museum is open at various times throughout the year. Please refer to website for further information.
It is the largest expanse of heathland in the London area. Many duels were fought on Putney Heath.
Address Parkside, Wimbledon, London, Greater London, England, SW19 5NR
Opening times All year, Daily, Open dawn to dusk
More information can be found here:
https://www.wpcc.org.uk/the-commons/the-commons
https://www.wimbledon-village.com/business/wimbledon-common/
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The Commons consist of woodland, scrubland, heathland, and mown recreation areas and there are also nine ponds. They are the home to a wide variety of bird, animal and plant life. Being an unfenced Common, the whole area is open to the public 24 hours a day throughout the year.
The most prominent feature of the Common is, of course, the Wimbledon Windmill. There may have been windmills on the Commons since before the 17th century but the current mill was constructed in 1817 by Charles March, a local carpenter. The Windmill museum is open at various times throughout the year. Please refer to website for further information.
It is the largest expanse of heathland in the London area. Many duels were fought on Putney Heath.
Address Parkside, Wimbledon, London, Greater London, England, SW19 5NR
Opening times All year, Daily, Open dawn to dusk
More information can be found here:
https://www.wpcc.org.uk/the-commons/the-commons
https://www.wimbledon-village.com/business/wimbledon-common/
Contact me for prints, workshops, hire and other business collaborations.
Please follow me:
https://www.facebook.com/subeersphotography/
https://www.instagram.com/subeersphotography
https://www.flickr.com/photos/subeersphotography/
http://subeersphotography.blogspot.com
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