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"Wandsworth: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the vibrant borough of Wandsworth, located in south west London

Background imageWandsworth Collection: East Hill Estate: property damaged by bomb, London, 1941 (b / w photo)

East Hill Estate: property damaged by bomb, London, 1941 (b / w photo)
1812614 East Hill Estate: property damaged by bomb, London, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageWandsworth Collection: East Hill Estate: bomb damage, London, 1941 (b / w photo)

East Hill Estate: bomb damage, London, 1941 (b / w photo)
1812612 East Hill Estate: bomb damage, London, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: East Hill Estate: group of statues from Almhouses, London, 1927 (b / w photo)

East Hill Estate: group of statues from Almhouses, London, 1927 (b / w photo)
1812603 East Hill Estate: group of statues from Almhouses, London, 1927 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Wandsworth in 1790, from a contemporary print (engraving)

Wandsworth in 1790, from a contemporary print (engraving)
3637191 Wandsworth in 1790, from a contemporary print (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wandsworth in 1790, from a contemporary print)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Ticket of Leave men at Surrey House of Correction (engraving)

Ticket of Leave men at Surrey House of Correction (engraving)
614625 Ticket of Leave men at Surrey House of Correction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Ventilating shaft in Wandsworth Prison (engraving)

Ventilating shaft in Wandsworth Prison (engraving)
614620 Ventilating shaft in Wandsworth Prison (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ventilating shaft in Wandsworth Prison, Wandsworth)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: A view of Wandsworth from Mr Van Necks (engraving)

A view of Wandsworth from Mr Van Necks (engraving)
603368 A view of Wandsworth from Mr Van Necks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of Wandsworth from Mr Van Neck s)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: South west view of St Anns Chapel of Ease (coloured engraving)

South west view of St Anns Chapel of Ease (coloured engraving)
603350 South west view of St Anns Chapel of Ease (coloured engraving) by Burton, Charles (fl.1851-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: South west view of St Anns Chapel of Ease)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: The dining hall in the Victoria Patriotic Fund Asylum (engraving)

The dining hall in the Victoria Patriotic Fund Asylum (engraving)
604626 The dining hall in the Victoria Patriotic Fund Asylum (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The dining hall in the Victoria Patriotic Fund Asylum)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: View of Wandsworth in Surrey from Mr Vannecks (engraving)

View of Wandsworth in Surrey from Mr Vannecks (engraving)
560334 View of Wandsworth in Surrey from Mr Vannecks (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: St Annes Church, Wandsworth (engraving)

St Annes Church, Wandsworth (engraving)
560332 St Annes Church, Wandsworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Annes Church, Wandsworth)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Photograph of Spotted Dog PH, Wandsworth, London

Photograph of Spotted Dog PH, Wandsworth, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Photograph of Royal Oak PH, Wandsworth, London

Photograph of Royal Oak PH, Wandsworth, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1938

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Photograph of Prince Of Wales PH, Wandsworth, London

Photograph of Prince Of Wales PH, Wandsworth, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Photograph of Pensbury Arms, Wandsworth (New), London

Photograph of Pensbury Arms, Wandsworth (New), London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Photograph of King William IV PH, Wandsworth, London

Photograph of King William IV PH, Wandsworth, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Photograph of Fishmongers Arms, Wandsworth, London

Photograph of Fishmongers Arms, Wandsworth, London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Background imageWandsworth Collection: New Borough Mayors (b / w photo)

New Borough Mayors (b / w photo)
1600359 New Borough Mayors (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Borough Mayors. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 17 November 1900)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: The Westminster Unions industrial school for pauper children

The Westminster Unions industrial school for pauper children, opened in 1851 on St James Road, Wandsworth. From 1904, it was used as a workhouse by the Wandsworth Union

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Fishmongers Almshouses

Fishmongers Almshouses
The almshouses were on the area west of Newington Butts and south of St Georges Road. Erected in two phases: firstly St. Peters Hospital was built by the company in 1615-1618; the other

Background imageWandsworth Collection: View of Randalls Moll, Nine Elms, 1833 (pencil on paper)

View of Randalls Moll, Nine Elms, 1833 (pencil on paper)
1219444 View of Randalls Moll, Nine Elms, 1833 (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); length: 35 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageWandsworth Collection: From a Kite Balloon, Roehampton, 1917 (oil on canvasboard)

From a Kite Balloon, Roehampton, 1917 (oil on canvasboard)
475232 From a Kite Balloon, Roehampton, 1917 (oil on canvasboard) by Lavery, John (1856-1941); 25.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Irish, out of copyright

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Wandsworth Prison Laundry

Wandsworth Prison Laundry
Inmates at work in the laundry at Wandsworth Prison, London. Some are irong and folding large sheets. Date: circa 1945

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Buildings by E F C Clarke (engraving)

Buildings by E F C Clarke (engraving)
604969 Buildings by E F C Clarke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Priory House Hotel, Walsall)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Mansion at Wandsworth Common (engraving)

Mansion at Wandsworth Common (engraving)
603366 Mansion at Wandsworth Common (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mansion at Wandsworth Common, London, by architect E R Robson)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: St Peters Hospital founded 2 October 1618, as rebuilt by the Fishmongers Company at Wandsworth

St Peters Hospital founded 2 October 1618, as rebuilt by the Fishmongers Company at Wandsworth
609838 St Peters Hospital founded 2 October 1618, as rebuilt by the Fishmongers Company at Wandsworth, Surrey (coloured engraving) by English School

Background imageWandsworth Collection: A Prisoners Mattress and a Cell Indicator (engraving)

A Prisoners Mattress and a Cell Indicator (engraving)
614690 A Prisoners Mattress and a Cell Indicator (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A prisoners mattress and a cell indicator, both at Wandsworth Prison)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: View of Wandsworth, taken from Chelsea (engraving)

View of Wandsworth, taken from Chelsea (engraving)
560335 View of Wandsworth, taken from Chelsea (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Wandsworth, taken from Chelsea)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: East Hill Estate: archway in Newlyn House, London, 1930 (b / w photo)

East Hill Estate: archway in Newlyn House, London, 1930 (b / w photo)
1812610 East Hill Estate: archway in Newlyn House, London, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Wandsworth)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Wandsworth & Clapham Union Childrens Receiving Home, London

Wandsworth & Clapham Union Childrens Receiving Home, London
Design by the architects Landsell and Harrison for the Wandsworth & Clapham Union Childrens Receiving Home and Schools at Swaffield Road, off Garratt Lane, South London. Date: 1903

Background imageWandsworth Collection: St Peters Hospital, East-Hill, Wandsworth, from the Railway (engraving)

St Peters Hospital, East-Hill, Wandsworth, from the Railway (engraving)
1625634 St Peters Hospital, East-Hill, Wandsworth, from the Railway (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Peters Hospital, East-Hill, Wandsworth)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: The Huguenots in England (engraving)

The Huguenots in England (engraving)
1041187 The Huguenots in England (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Huguenots in England)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Members of the New Parliament (engraving)

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: The Metropolitan Magistrates (engraving)

The Metropolitan Magistrates (engraving)
1047422 The Metropolitan Magistrates (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Metropolitan Magistrates)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Oban Estate, London, 1936 (b / w photo)

Oban Estate, London, 1936 (b / w photo)
1812649 Oban Estate, London, 1936 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives, City of London; (add.info.: Oban Estate, rear of Oban House)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: East Hill Estate: bomb damage, interior of several properties exposed, London

East Hill Estate: bomb damage, interior of several properties exposed, London
1812613 East Hill Estate: bomb damage, interior of several properties exposed, London, 1941 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageWandsworth Collection: South west view of Wandsworth Church (coloured engraving)

South west view of Wandsworth Church (coloured engraving)
603367 South west view of Wandsworth Church (coloured engraving) by Burton, Charles (fl.1851-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: South west view of Wandsworth Church, in Wandsworth)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Church of St Faith (engraving)

Church of St Faith (engraving)
603352 Church of St Faith (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Church of St Faith in Wandsworth, London)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: New Townhall in Wandsworth (engraving)

New Townhall in Wandsworth (engraving)
603387 New Townhall in Wandsworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Townhall in Wandsworth, London)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: St Peters Hospital on East Hill (engraving)

St Peters Hospital on East Hill (engraving)
603386 St Peters Hospital on East Hill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Peters Hospital, East Hill, Wandsworth, London, as seen from the raiway)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: A view of Wandsworth in Surrey (engraving)

A view of Wandsworth in Surrey (engraving)
603359 A view of Wandsworth in Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A view of Wandsworth in Surrey from Mr Vanneck s)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Damage caused by the Great Storm at Roehampton, 1780 (ink on paper)

Damage caused by the Great Storm at Roehampton, 1780 (ink on paper)
560338 Damage caused by the Great Storm at Roehampton, 1780 (ink on paper) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Damage caused by the Great Storm at Roehampton, 1780)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Interior of the Surrey House of Correction (engraving)

Interior of the Surrey House of Correction (engraving)
614691 Interior of the Surrey House of Correction (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of the Surrey House of Correction, Wandsworth)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Seal shot in the Thames at Wandsworth (engraving)

Seal shot in the Thames at Wandsworth (engraving)
2772571 Seal shot in the Thames at Wandsworth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Seal shot in the Thames at Wandsworth)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: View near Nine Elms, Vauxhall, c. 1810 (pencil on paper)

View near Nine Elms, Vauxhall, c. 1810 (pencil on paper)
1219441 View near Nine Elms, Vauxhall, c.1810 (pencil on paper) by English School, (19th century); length: 32 cm; London Metropolitan Archives

Background imageWandsworth Collection: Wandsworth in 1790 (engraving)

Wandsworth in 1790 (engraving)
654369 Wandsworth in 1790 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wandsworth in 1790. Illustration from Old and New London by Edward Walford (Cassell, c 1880)

Background imageWandsworth Collection: The Conservatory, 1874 (w / c and bodycolour)

The Conservatory, 1874 (w / c and bodycolour)
6368821 The Conservatory, 1874 (w/c and bodycolour) by Goodwin, Albert (1845-1932); 37x55 cm; Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent, UK; (add.info.: This painting was commissioned by Dr G.B)



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"Wandsworth: A Tapestry of History and Resilience" Step into the vibrant borough of Wandsworth, located in south west London, and you'll find a tapestry woven with intriguing stories and remarkable landmarks. From its infamous prison to its bustling high street, this area holds a rich history that captivates all who visit. One cannot mention Wandsworth without acknowledging its most notorious landmark – Wandsworth Prison. Standing tall amidst the urban landscape, it has witnessed countless tales of incarceration and redemption. Its imposing presence serves as a reminder of both the consequences of crime and the potential for rehabilitation. As you stroll along Garratt Lane, one can't help but be enchanted by the charm exuded by this lively thoroughfare. Lined with shops, cafes, and restaurants, it is a hub where locals gather to socialize and indulge in retail therapy. The energy here is infectious; it's no wonder that Wandsworth High Street remains an enduring symbol of community spirit. The arms and seals adorning buildings throughout it can emblematic of its historical significance within London's fabric. These symbols tell tales from centuries past when power was consolidated through coats-of-arms proudly displayed on grand structures – reminders that even today we are shaped by our collective heritage. Wandsworth has not been immune to adversity either; major fires have left their mark on this resilient neighborhood. One such incident on Wandsworth Road in Clapham SW8 stands as testament to the strength shown during times of crisis. Despite these challenges, residents have rebuilt their lives time after time - reinforcing their determination to overcome any obstacle thrown their way. For those seeking knowledge about local institutions like North Surrey District School or exploring architectural marvels like LCC-LFB fire station appliance rooms with engines at work - there is always something new to discover in every corner of Wandsworth. Finally, take a moment to appreciate the view offered from various vantage points across this borough.