Wimbledon County School for Girls: Outdoor Exercises
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| Area | Merton Park |
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| Picture Reference | Wim_33_1-2 |
| Original Format | Postcard |
| Notes / History | This picture shows the pupils of the Wimbledon County School for Girls engaging in outdoor calisthenics. 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. |
