Place Name Originally this was just a continuation of Merton Lane (later Western Road), and later was plain Church Road.…
Place Name Takes its name, unsurprisingly, from the church of the same name, to serve the growing population of north…
Place Name Originally named Station Road as it led to Merton Park Station (originally Lower Merton Junction). How it came…
Place Name As with Norman Road it is a reference to the founder of Merton Abbey, variously known as Gilbert…
Place Name As with Gilbert Road it is a reference to the founder of Merton Abbey, variously known as Gilbert…
Place Name Laid out over land belonging to Worcester Cathedral. In 1546 Henry VIII gave the right to appoint Wimbledon’s…
Place Name Lord Alwyne Compton (July 18, 1825 – April 4, 1906) was an Anglican bishop who as Dean of…
Place Name Lord Alwyne Compton (July 18, 1825 – April 4, 1906) was an Anglican bishop who as Dean of…
Place Name Originally called Hubert Road, after Hugh or Hubert de Burgh. All Saints, South Wimbledon, was formed in 1892,…
Place Name Takes its name from the obvious fact that it lies on the southern side of Wimbledon Hill, although…