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1. www.wandsworthcommon.org › historyHistory of Wandsworth Common — The Friends of Wandsworth Common

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   Apr 15, 2021 · History of Wandsworth Common In mediaeval times the Common was owned by the Church, but the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII saw ownership split between the separate manors of Battersea and Wandsworth.

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2. www.wandsworthcommon.org › geography-and-historyHistory of the Common - The Friends of Wandsworth Common

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   Wandsworth Common was mentioned in the Domesday Book in the 11th century. It was first mentioned on a map in 1746. Then, it was all one piece, comprising the manors of Battersea West Heath and Wandsworth East Heath.

3. www.wandsworthcommon.org › the-common-wwcoThe Common — The Friends of Wandsworth Common

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   9-10.30am:🎪 Set-up of the ring, gazebos and exhibitors’ stands 10.30am-12noon: 📝 Registration: £3 per dog per category note 12-3pm: 🥳 The Show!! 🐶🐕‍🦺🐕🐩 10 great categories with space for 30 dogs in each and a final ‘Best in Show’ (fabulous prizes - details below) Two 15 minute taster training sessions with Rebecca from SuperDogLondon NB☕ Bo...

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   We are incredibly grateful to our Master of Ceremonies (MC), sports reporter extraordinaire, Isaac Fanin and our lineup of lovely judges, all of whom are local and many of whom will be known to you, either by face, name, reputation - or all three! They have all given their time for free and many have provided the wonderful prizes you are hoping to ...

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4. www.olbc.co.uk › wandsworth-common-from-the-manorWandsworth Common: from the manor to the people – OLBC

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   Wandsworth Common As It Was And Is – possibly 1889 – ascribed, by some to John Buckmaster. The map it is more likely taken from the 1865-66 6″ OS published in 1873. Wandsworth Heritage Service. Click on the image to open it and to read the full PDF version including the key and explanation.

5. www.wandsworth.gov.uk › cd-1-the-common-storyThe Common Story - Wandsworth Borough Council

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   ‘The Common Story’ brought together local community groups, individual residents, archivists, council employees, and professional historians to research and uncover the hidden history of the...

6. wandsworthhistory.org.uk › history › historyWandsworth Historical Society

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   Wandsworth's history has been shaped by its position on the Wandle and the Thames and on a major east-west road (probably of Roman origin). The Wandle provided power for mills, which were numerous by 1086.

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   What is Wandsworth Common?

   • The Manor of Battersea and Wandsworth, which included what we now call Wandsworth Common, dates back to the 11th century. It was once all one piece, contained within an area comprising Battersea West Heath and Wandsworth East Heath, not then called Wandsworth Common.

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   Who owns Wandsworth & Battersea common?

   • In mediaeval times the Common was owned by the Church, but the dissolution of the monasteries under Henry VIII saw ownership split between the separate manors of Battersea and Wandsworth.

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   What shaped Wandsworth's history?

   • Wandsworth's history has been shaped by its position on the Wandle and the Thames and on a major east-west road (probably of Roman origin). The Wandle provided power for mills, which were numerous by 1086.

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   Why is Wandsworth Common called 'Waste' Land?

   • Wandsworth Common was mentioned in the Domesday Book in the 11th century. It was first mentioned on a map in 1746. Then, it was all one piece, comprising the manors of Battersea West Heath and Wandsworth East Heath. It comprised 400 acres, compared to today’s 177 acres and was called ‘waste’ land because it was not suitable for agriculture.

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   Who owns Wandsworth Common?

   • The LCC became the GLC in 1965 and then ownership of Wandsworth Common devolved to Wandsworth Borough Council on the demise of the GLC in 1986. The Commons Act 2006 is the best subsequent safeguard the Common has had. The Common is now managed on behalf of Wandsworth Council by Enable.

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   Who helped research the history of Wandsworth Common?

   • Many people have, over the years, helped research the history of Wandsworth Common. A pioneer was the late Shirley Passmore, a former chair of the MAC and an esteemed expert on all things relating to the Common.

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8. www.chrisvanhaydentours.uk › blog › the-wandsworthThe Wandsworth Common Story: A 150th Anniversary celebration ...

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   Oct 17, 2021 · Predictably, existing buildings figure in a number of articles, but most fascinating are the features and institutions long gone such as the ‘Black Sea’, Romany Gypsy communities, and the industrial and masonic schools attracted by the Common’s ‘gravelly soil, good air [and] abundance of water’.