Wandle Park
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| Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1914 |
|---|---|
| Area | Colliers Wood |
| Copyright 1 | Mr. J.M.Hobson |
| Picture Reference | Mit_Parks_Open_Spaces_10-3 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | Wandle Park lies along the river Wandle, an area rich in early industrial history. It was once the site of Wandlebank House and grounds, owned from 1791-1821 by James Perry who owned the Merton Corn Mill. Corn milling was an important industry on the Wandle from medieval times. The land was purchased by Wimbledon Corporation for a public park and vested in the National Trust, and the park opened in 1907. In 1910 the Mill Pond Garden was added, purchased by public subscription. Re-design of the park was undertaken through Merton Groundwork Trust and completed in 2003. |
