Exterior, Wimbledon Station
Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1912 |
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Area | Wimbledon |
Copyright 1 | Wimbledon Library |
Picture Reference | Wim_27_6-19 |
Original Format | Photo |
Notes / History | The Wimbledon to Croydon rail line opened in 1855 and had a dramatic impact on the locality. The area at the base of Wimbledon Hill developed rapidly, with new streets, houses and shops built to meet the needs of a growing population. Local people were able to commute between London and Surrey with relative ease. |