Wandsworth

Wendleswurthe 11th century, Wandlesorde 1086 (Domesday Book), Wandesworth 1200, Wannesworth 1393, that is 'enclosed settlement of a man called Waendel', from an Old English personal name and Old English worth. Oscar Wilde spent the first six months of his sentence at Wandsworth Prison in 1895.

Wandsworth Common

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Your GLA candidate

Name: Richard Tracey

"I am backing Boris because he represents the young and inspiring face of the 2008 Conservative Party, in contrast to his grey and tired opponent in the Labour Party. He is the stand-out choice for Londoners because of his honesty and humour."

You decide

Each week we'll get our GLA candidate to ask Boris a question from the ones below that you select is most important

Which of these questions would you like me to ask Boris on your behalf most?

What interest do you have in Merton & Wandsworth? Have you ever been here? Aren't you more interested in the City?
What do you think of the 40 storey sky-scrapers that some developers want to build in Wandsworth?
How will you make London safer?

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You love

What do people love about Wandsworth?

Top 3 loves

Battersea Park (87 votes)
Battersea Power Station (74 votes)
Northcote Road (70 votes)

Most recent love

balham station (7 votes)

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