Invented, developed and patented by Wingfield. The Wimbledon championships began in 1877 and are the world's oldest tennis tournament.
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Lawn tennis
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Walter Clopton Wingfield
Greater London Council Major Walter Clopton Wingfield, 1833 - 1912, father of...
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Kenny Sansom
Footballer. Most of his professional career was spent playing for Arsenal Football Club, and until 2011 he was the most capped player for the England team. He went on to play for several other club...
1 memorial
Stanley Hall & Baths
From the splendid Acland Burgley School history site we learn that the Honourable E. Lyulph Stanley (1839-1925 and son of Lady Stanley) was an energetic member of the London School Board with speci...
1 memorial
Thierry Henry
Footballer. Born at Les Ulis, Essonne, France. He played for several teams and is best known for his time with Arsenal F.C. from 1999 to 2007.
1 memorial
Harry Vardon
Golfer. Born Henry William Vardon in Grouville, Jersey, Channel Islands. He won the British Open championship six times, the U.S. Open in 1900 and the German Open in 1911. He is remembered for his ...
1 memorial
John Alexander Mackenzie
First Honorary Secretary of Charlton Athletic F.C.. Born in Dundee and known as Jim. He joined the Merchant Navy and was killed when his ship 'The Heron' was torpedoed in the Bay of Biscay. The pho...
War dead non-military, WW1
1 memorial
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