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Wandsworth SW18 is sometimes called Wandsworth Town and it is named after the River Wandle whose name derives from the proper name Waendel. In the 11th century, the area was recorded as Wandesorde and Wendelesorde. This is the place where the River Wandle meets the Thames.
Wandsworth Bridge was originally a toll bridge. It was built by civil engineer Julian Tolme in 1873. Young & Co’s Ram Brewery was established in 1831 by Charles Young and Anthony Bainbridge. Horse-drawn beer wagons were used to distribute beer to local pubs.
Footballer Steve Sidwell, actress Keira Knightley, actor Jason Flemyng, writer Daniel Defoe, actress Emily Blunt, actor Thomas Craig, and guitarist Mick Jones are some of the most famous people associated with Wandsworth SW18.
Wandsworth is among Greater London’s 35 main hubs as recognized in the London Plan. Wandsworth Town is home to Wandsworth Prison, London’s biggest Category B men’s prison. Notable Wandsworth Prison inmates include author Oscar Wilde, musician Pete Doherty, and UK’s most violent inmate Charles Bronson.
The 3 London Overground railway stations near Wandsworth Town are Earlsfield, Wandsworth Common and Wandsworth Town. London Underground Southfields station, on the District line between Wimbledon Park and East Putney stations, also serve the area. There are several primary, secondary and alternative/special schools in Wandsworth Town.
Wandsworth High Street is the major retail district in the area and is where Southside Wandsworth and Arndale Centre are located. Popular attractions in Wandsworth include the All Saints’ parish church, King George’s Park and Wandsworth Museum.