Wimbledon, London
Wimbledon is a suburb of London, part of the London Borough of Merton seven miles (11.3 km), southwest of London's centre at Charing Cross.
Name
The original meaning of the name is uncertain. The current spelling appears to have been settled on relatively recently in the early 19th century, the last in a long line of variations.
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The village is referred to as "Wimbedounyng" in a charter signed by King Edgar the Peaceful in 967 and is shown on J Cary's map of 1786 as "Wimbleton".
Related Topics:
King Edgar the Peaceful - 967 - 1786
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~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | Name |
| ► | A brief history of Wimbledon |
| ► | Sport in Wimbledon |
| ► | Famous residents past and present |
| ► | Nearest places |
| ► | References |
| ► | External links |
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