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Wandsworth Town ( / ˈwɒnzwərθ /) is a district of south London, within the London Borough of Wandsworth 4.2 miles (6.8 km) southwest of Charing Cross. The area is identified in the London Plan as one of 35 major centres in Greater London. [2] Toponymy. Wandsworth takes its name from the River Wandle, which enters the Thames at Wandsworth.
Wandsworth first established a twin town arrangement with Schiedam, in the Netherlands, in 1946. A number of refugees from Schiedam who had lived for a time in Wandsworth during World War II hoped to maintain their connections with the London Borough during peacetime.
Wandsworth, inner borough of London, England, in the historic county of Surrey. It lies west of Lambeth and stretches for 5 miles (8 km) along the south bank of the River Thames. The borough was established in 1965 by merging the former metropolitan borough of Battersea with approximately.
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Aug 15, 2019 · Wandsworth is certainly known for its green spaces, and Wandsworth Common is the first of them to appear on this list. At nearly 172 acres, it has a number of natural and manmade features such as lakes, fields, a footbridge, a nature education center, and the Wandsworth Common Tennis & Bowls Center.
- Battersea Park Escape to Beautiful Battersea Park. If you want to escape the noise of central London then Battersea Park offers the perfect green idyll.
- Wandsworth Park Explore Wandsworth Park. Opened in 1903, Wandsworth Park is a relaxing green space offering tree-lined and riverside walks. The seasonal floral displays present an ever-changing landscape through the year.
- Theatre 503 Watch an Up-and-Coming Play at Theatre 503. If you’re a fan of fringe theatre and looking for some new writing, I recommend dropping into Theatre 503.
- River Wandle Walk the River Wandle. One of my favourite things to do on a lazy Sunday, those ones where you wake at ten and don’t even think about eating breakfast until one, is to walk from the River Wandle path into Earlsfield.
Mar 24, 2017 · Photo by James Beard. Named after the river Wandle, the Thames' largest London tributary, the borough of Wandsworth stretches from Battersea Park to Wimbledon Common, embracing Tooting Bec and...
Wandsworth is a district of south-west London. Today the smart houses, cafes and bars close to the expansive green lung of Clapham Common are popular with young professionals working in the City, whilst cosmopolitan Tooting is home to a large South Asian community.
