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A Wimbledon Museum for the 21st Century

A Wimbledon Museum for the 21st Century

Our lovely Museum has a long and distinguished history. It first opened its doors to…
The Story of Red Teddy

The Story of Red Teddy

An amazing story of how a pet dog saved his family and a favourite toy…
Pauline Boty

Pauline Boty

How Wimbledon made its mark on the Pop Art movement
Margaret Noble to Sister Nivedita, from Wimbledon to Kolkata

Margaret Noble to Sister Nivedita, from Wimbledon to Kolkata

The story of a teacher, socialist, reformer and Indian nationalist
The 90’s Museum Refurbishment

The 90’s Museum Refurbishment

The last refurbishment and a grand opening.
Her Court

Her Court

This art exhibition is a collaboration between Young Masters and Wimbledon Museum, exploring the little-known…
Maquette of the Stag shown in a Bibi suitcase
The Wimbledon Station Stag

The Wimbledon Station Stag

The Stag outside Wimbledon Station is an impressive local landmark, devised by artist Isabelle Zhizhi…
Flowers sent in 1915 from the front line in France
Love and Loss in 1915

Love and Loss in 1915

Harry and Beattie’s Story
Whispers of Winter Wimbledon Common by Katharine Rowe. An oil painting showing a vibrant sunrise through the trees.
A Brush with the Past

A Brush with the Past

A special exhibition from Spring 2025 exploring Wimbledon Common through artists past and present.
Behind that Door

Behind that Door

A past exhibition unlocking the history of 22 Ridgway
History of the Building

History of the Building

The Wimbledon Village Club and Lecture Hall was first imagined in 1857
The Tale of the Wimbledon Poisoner

The Tale of the Wimbledon Poisoner

Early Life and Career George Henry Lamson was born on the 8th of September 1852…
The Early Days of the Museum

The Early Days of the Museum

The Museum first opened its door in 1916, read the story of its early days.
The Changing Face of Local History in Wimbledon Hill Road by Norma Cox

The Changing Face of Local History in Wimbledon Hill Road by Norma Cox

Merton Council’s Masterplan for Wimbledon Town Centre, to attract major investment into the town was…
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