Wimbledon County School for Girls: Outdoor Exercises

Wimbledon County School for Girls: Outdoor Exercises

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Area Merton Park
Picture Reference Wim_​33_​1-5
Original Format Postcard
Notes / History This picture shows the pupils of the Wimbledon County School for Girls engaging in outdoor exercise. The school was initially founded in 1905 as a teacher's training centre, but a secondary school naturally grew up around it, which was formally recognised in 1907. Despite this, due to the war and other issues, the Wimbledon County School did not acquire a permanent building until 1924. The school closed in 1969 when Merton reorganised their comprehensive education, and was merged with the Rickards Lodge School.

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