Wimbledon Common
Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1900 |
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Area | Wimbledon Village |
Picture Reference | Wim_20_5-44 |
Original Format | Postcard |
Notes / History | Harsh winters were common during the Victorian era. One positive aspect of this was the opportunity to enjoy winter sports. Many of the local ponds became impromptu skating rinks, sledges could be ridden over sloping ground and snowballing was also popular. |