Wimbledon College

Wimbledon College

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Area Wimbledon
Copyright 1 Edwin Trim & Co
Picture Reference Wim_​32_​12-6
Original Format Postcard
Notes / History Wimbledon College began life as the Anglican Preparatory Military Academy, run by John Brackenbury, and was known for its attractive grounds. However, the school went into a decline and was purchased by Jesuits in 1892, thus becoming Wimbledon College, a Roman Catholic school that shares a close relationship with the nearby Sacred Heart Church. It became a grammar school in 1944, and a comprehensive in 1969 when Merton reorganised their educational system.

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