Army Camp, Wimbledon Common
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| Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1916 |
|---|---|
| Area | Wimbledon Village |
| Picture Reference | Wim_17_1-40 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | In the First World War camps had to be provided for enlisted troops to live in whilst being trained. 200 acres of Wimbledon Common were closed to the public and huts plus bayonet training and rifle shooting ranges were built. |
