The windmill, Wimbledon Common
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| Area | Wimbledon Village |
|---|---|
| Picture Reference | Wim_21_1-112 |
| Original Format | Postcard |
| Notes / History | The building dates from 1817 and is a hollow post mill. The miller and his family lived in a small adjacent property. A number of millers also served as local constables to prevent duels from taking place on the common. The platform surrounding the mill served as a useful vantage point from which to spot miscreants. In 1864 the mill became the property of Earl Spencer and was converted into six tiny cottages. The building now houses a popular museum charting the history of windmilling. |
