Municipal Borough of Wimbledon
Local government area of England / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wimbledon was a local government district in north-east Surrey from 1866 to 1965 covering the town of Wimbledon and its surrounding area. It was part of the London postal district and Metropolitan Police District.
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Wimbledon | |
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Wimbledon Town Hall | |
Area | |
• 1911 | 3,221 acres (13.03 km2) |
• 1961 | 3,221 acres (13.03 km2) |
Population | |
• 1901 | 41,652 |
• 1961 | 57,312 |
History | |
• Created | 1866 |
• Abolished | 1965 |
• Succeeded by | London Borough of Merton |
Status | local board (1866 - 1894) urban district (1894 - 1905) municipal borough (after 1905) |
Government | |
• HQ | Wimbledon Town Hall (1931–1965) |
• Motto | Sine Labe Decus (Honour without stain) |
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