Wimbledon Incorporation ceremony, Wimbledon Town Hall

Wimbledon Incorporation ceremony, Wimbledon Town Hall

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Date Photo Taken 26th July 1905
Area Wimbledon
Copyright 1 J Russell & Sons
Picture Reference Wim_​Events_​1-2
Original Format Photo
Notes / History During the Charter Day ceremony, Wimbledon was granted Borough status. Wimbledon had previously been considered an urban district; this change meant that Wimbledon was now governed by a borough council consisting of a mayor, six alderman, and eighteen councillors.

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