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Were playground crazes of the past better than today? We think so

Lists and Laughs

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Pokemon Go away! 46 past toys and fashions proving today's crazes just aren't as good

Poets, speakers and singers came together at the site of Morris & Co's former textiles factory. Pictures: Auriel Glanville

Poets, speakers and singers came together at the site of Morris & Co's former textiles factory. Pictures: Auriel Glanville

Artists gather to celebrate life and work of William Morris

Farewell to the Editor

Farewell to the Editor

Farewell to the Editor

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Last Ever Meeting of the Lit Sci after 123 years.

New image for the Wimbledon Society

New image for the Wimbledon Society

New image for the Wimbledon Society

The original dedication of the War Memorial in 1921.

The original dedication of the War Memorial in 1921.

New lights for Wimbledon War Memorial

Chester House - the full story

Chester House - the full story

Chester House - the full story

The EU ruling is intended to make it less likely that people will have an allergic reaction

The EU ruling is intended to make it less likely that people will have an allergic reaction

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EU rules mean restaurants must reveal allergens

Wimbledon historian Kirk Bannister

Wimbledon historian Kirk Bannister

What really caused the birth of Wimbledon town?

Newly published by Wimbledon Society Museum Press

Newly published by Wimbledon Society Museum Press

New book reveals story of Chester House

Wimbledon Hospital at Thurstan Road, off Copse Hill, was heavily used to treat injured servicemen during the First World War. The Silver Thimble Fund provided a dedicated bed there.

Wimbledon Hospital at Thurstan Road, off Copse Hill, was heavily used to treat injured servicemen during the First World War. The Silver Thimble Fund provided a dedicated bed there.

The thimble that saved thousands of servicemen

Wimbledon’s Special Constables were responsible for reporting enemy air movements. They were assisted by searchlights over the whole area.

Wimbledon’s Special Constables were responsible for reporting enemy air movements. They were assisted by searchlights over the whole area.

First World War Centenary

The Specials who kept calm and carried on regardless

Troops march up Wimbledon Hill Road past Ely’s during the early days of the First World War

Troops march up Wimbledon Hill Road past Ely’s during the early days of the First World War

First World War Centenary

The "Terriers" of Wimbledon fought for the British Empire

Left: Princess Henriette of Belgium, Duchess of Vendome (1870-1948). Right: Richardson Evans

Left: Princess Henriette of Belgium, Duchess of Vendome (1870-1948). Right: Richardson Evans

First World War Centenary

Wimbledon led Britain in welcoming Belgian refugees

Lord Kitchener’s call to arms.

Lord Kitchener’s call to arms.

First World War Centenary

When Wimbledon crowds clamoured to fight for King and country

Merton Place in 1803 when Lord Nelson lived there with Emma Hamilton

Merton Place in 1803 when Lord Nelson lived there with Emma Hamilton

Less than half Nelson?

Thomas Devas (1814-1900), founder and first president of the Wimbledon Cricket Club.

Thomas Devas (1814-1900), founder and first president of the Wimbledon Cricket Club.

It was cricket, not tennis, that first made Wimbledon's reputation

John Lambert's love of tulips was recalled in a satirical pack of Cavalier playing cards produced after the restoration of King Charles II. These lampooned key figures from the period of Oliver Cromwell's rule. Lambert,

John Lambert's love of tulips was recalled in a satirical pack of Cavalier playing cards produced after the restoration of King Charles II. These lampooned key figures from the period of Oliver Cromwell's rule. Lambert,

When Wimbledon produced fine red wine and tulips

Whatever happened to Wimbledon's second lake?

Whatever happened to Wimbledon's second lake?

Whatever happened to Wimbledon's second lake?

Kate O’Mara (1939-2014)

Kate O’Mara (1939-2014)

Wimbledon - The Early Home of Stars

Major Malcolm Munthe in uniform

Major Malcolm Munthe in uniform

Revealed - The truth about Southside House and Major Malcolm Munthe

Wimbledon heritage guru recognised with gallery and exhibition

Behold the Norman Plastow gallery in Wimbledon Village

Gertrude Jekyll, giant of garden design

Gertrude Jekyll, giant of garden design

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The mystery of Gertrude Jekyll's last Wimbledon garden

Jack the trace-horse helps a much smaller animal bear its heavy load

Jack the trace-horse helps a much smaller animal bear its heavy load

Memories of Jack the Trace-Horse

Ben Cowell, lecturer and a regional director of the National Trust

Ben Cowell, lecturer and a regional director of the National Trust

How Wimbledon set the stage for birth of National Trust

Tim Elliott before enlisting for the First World War

Tim Elliott before enlisting for the First World War

Daily life of a Merton rifleman in the Great War

The Wimbledon Free School as it was known after 1773. Pictured in 1810 as drawn by the artist Porden.

The Wimbledon Free School as it was known after 1773. Pictured in 1810 as drawn by the artist Porden.

WIMBLEDON’S OCTAGONAL SCHOOL – 254 YEARS OLD AND STILL COUNTING

The Beatles on stage at the Wimbledon Palais

The Beatles on stage at the Wimbledon Palais

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The day The Beatles came to Wimbledon

Sir Arthur Holland, former mayor of Wimbledon and founder and first president of the Wimbledon Guild

Sir Arthur Holland, former mayor of Wimbledon and founder and first president of the Wimbledon Guild

The Wimbledon Guild Celebrates 106th birthday

Bridge at Wimbledon Station around 1875.

Bridge at Wimbledon Station around 1875.

Wimbledon 'now and then' photographic exhibition

Story of the 1980s Afghan war

Story of the 1980s Afghan war

A sorry tale of Afghanistan to be told in Wimbledon

Gypsies camped on Mitcham Common in 1881.

Gypsies camped on Mitcham Common in 1881.

Heritage: Wimbledon's Gypsy past

Shelley Preston

Shelley Preston

Bucks Fizz star back for a one-off gig

Anthony Lawrence

Anthony Lawrence

The Wimbledon Journalist who became the voice of Hong Kong

Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me 1977 Danjaq, LLC & United Artists Corporation.

Roger Moore in The Spy Who Loved Me 1977 Danjaq, LLC & United Artists Corporation.

Screen legend Sir Roger Moore shares seven decades of showbiz secrets

A well on the Common early in the 20th century

A well on the Common early in the 20th century

Heritage: When Wimbledon lived from its wells

Golani, viola virtuoso at the Wimbledon Music Festival

Golani, viola virtuoso at the Wimbledon Music Festival

Heritage: Musical Wimbledon is back once again

Dignitaries hear Lord Munster’s historic speech in 1968

Dignitaries hear Lord Munster’s historic speech in 1968

Heritage: The historic facelift of Wimbledon Village

Historic cricket pavilion to open its doors to public

Historic cricket pavilion to open its doors to public

Historic Mitcham cricket pavilion to open its doors to public

Psychic Sally Morgan

Psychic Sally Morgan

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Interview: TV psychic Sally Morgan looks forward to Wimbledon show

Patrick Fawcett

Patrick Fawcett

Heritage: Memories of childhood in a vanished Wimbledon

Samuel Syrett, photographed c1858

Samuel Syrett, photographed c1858

Heritage: Wimbledon's original postal worker

After that first day’s bombing, Wimbledon would be hit many times over the coming months. Even the All England ground’s Centre Court was severely damaged when five 500lb bombs destroyed the roof and 1200 empty seats.

After that first day’s bombing, Wimbledon would be hit many times over the coming months. Even the All England ground’s Centre Court was severely damaged when five 500lb bombs destroyed the roof and 1200 empty seats.

Heritage: The first bombing of Wimbledon

The River Wandle in calmer conditions before the First World War

The River Wandle in calmer conditions before the First World War

Heritage: The summer when Wimbledon sank beneath the water

Earl Spencer opens the newly refurbished Museum at 22 Ridgway in July 1994. Two successive Wimbledon Society presidents joined him.

Earl Spencer opens the newly refurbished Museum at 22 Ridgway in July 1994. Two successive Wimbledon Society presidents joined him.

Heritage: Lords of the Manor no more

Do you know what's going on in this picture?

Do you know what's going on in this picture?

Collection of 15,000 photographs set to chronicle Merton's history

A Victorian dame school. The assistant would have to fill in when necessary.

A Victorian dame school. The assistant would have to fill in when necessary.

Working in Wimbledon 174 years ago

Spectators await dry weather at the Wimbledon championships in Worple Road, 1914.

Spectators await dry weather at the Wimbledon championships in Worple Road, 1914.

Historic look at 'Wimbledon weather' as Championships reach half way mark

James Hunt (1947-1993)

James Hunt (1947-1993)

James Hunt - Wimbledon's Formula One Champion

Gainsborough’s famous portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, dating from 1785. After a 200-year gap, it returned to Chatsworth House in 1994 when purchased by the 11th Duke of Devonshire

Gainsborough’s famous portrait of Georgiana, Duchess of Devonshire, dating from 1785. After a 200-year gap, it returned to Chatsworth House in 1994 when purchased by the 11th Duke of Devonshire

The day the Devonshires were wed in Wimbledon

Heritage Tales is the latest publication from the Wimbledon Society Museum Press

Heritage Tales is the latest publication from the Wimbledon Society Museum Press

New book features 52 special anniversaries in Wimbledon

Wimbledon Windmill in its early years as an active supplier to the local community

Wimbledon Windmill in its early years as an active supplier to the local community

The long history and mixed fate of Wimbledon windmills

Sir William Congreve

Sir William Congreve

The invention tested on Wimbledon Common and immortalised by America