Wimbledon Common

Wimbledon Common

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Partial / Incomplete Date c.1900
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.

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