Wimbledon Village Hall Trust
The Wimbledon Village Hall Trust is at the junction of Lingfield Road and the Ridgway was established in 1858.
The Wimbledon Village Club is one part of the Wimbledon Village Hall Trust which includes the Wimbledon Society and Museum of Wimbledon, the Village Hall, Lingfield Room and Norman Plastow Gallery. The Trust is a place for the whole community where there are no political or religious affiliations, although we have strong links with other community groups such as The Royal British Legion, The Wimbledon Light Opera Society and SW19 Womens Institute.
The Lecture Hall (now Village Hall) was used for a variety of things, amongst which were lectures, fencing classes, boxing, Penny Readings and scripture classes for servants; the Rifle Corps held their annual dinner there. In the first 40 years the whole building was extended in various ways, the funds being raised by bazaars, loans and subscriptions. It was always intended to include a museum in the building and Joseph Toynbee, one of the original members of both the Building and Management Committees, seems to have been the driving force behind this idea. Sadly, the museum was not to come into being until 1916, well after his death. During the second World War, the Lecture Hall was used from time to time as temporary accommodation for bombed-out families, and the Club itself received minor damage from bombing raids. The War years did however see a period of greatly increased membership which was to be the saviour of the Club.
The Wimbledon Village Club is one part of the Wimbledon Village Hall Trust which includes the Wimbledon Society and Museum of Wimbledon, the Village Hall, Lingfield Room and Norman Plastow Gallery. The Trust is a place for the whole community where there are no political or religious affiliations, although we have strong links with other community groups such as The Royal British Legion, The Wimbledon Light Opera Society and SW19 Womens Institute.
The Lecture Hall (now Village Hall) was used for a variety of things, amongst which were lectures, fencing classes, boxing, Penny Readings and scripture classes for servants; the Rifle Corps held their annual dinner there. In the first 40 years the whole building was extended in various ways, the funds being raised by bazaars, loans and subscriptions. It was always intended to include a museum in the building and Joseph Toynbee, one of the original members of both the Building and Management Committees, seems to have been the driving force behind this idea. Sadly, the museum was not to come into being until 1916, well after his death. During the second World War, the Lecture Hall was used from time to time as temporary accommodation for bombed-out families, and the Club itself received minor damage from bombing raids. The War years did however see a period of greatly increased membership which was to be the saviour of the Club.
Wimbledon Village Club
On 22 July 1857 at a General Meeting of Subscribers under the chairmanship of the Perpetual Curate
of Wimbledon, the Rev. R. L. Adams, a resolution was passed to proceed with the building of the
Village Club. The funds were “provided for by distinct contributions” and around 100 local people donated sums ranging from £1 to £200. The architect Mr. S. Teulon was also the architect of
Christ Church. On 2 December 1858 G. Siggers was appointed resident Housekeeper at £20 per annum; however the Club did not in fact open until 9 February 1859.
We are the oldest social club in England occupying the original building since the club was founded and know of no other legitimate contenders and now has a membership in excess of 900. We provide a relaxing atmosphere in which you can enjoy an extensive range of social events, competitions and a well-stocked bar.
of Wimbledon, the Rev. R. L. Adams, a resolution was passed to proceed with the building of the
Village Club. The funds were “provided for by distinct contributions” and around 100 local people donated sums ranging from £1 to £200. The architect Mr. S. Teulon was also the architect of
Christ Church. On 2 December 1858 G. Siggers was appointed resident Housekeeper at £20 per annum; however the Club did not in fact open until 9 February 1859.
We are the oldest social club in England occupying the original building since the club was founded and know of no other legitimate contenders and now has a membership in excess of 900. We provide a relaxing atmosphere in which you can enjoy an extensive range of social events, competitions and a well-stocked bar.
The Wimbledon Society
Founded in 1903, The Wimbledon Society is committed to protecting all those
local amenities which contribute to our quality of life. Community facilities and
the built environment of open spaces, parks and buildings form a fundamental
part of our lives. The Society has played a key role in the enhancement and protection of these vital facilities since its inception.
Civic Societies provide an army of volunteers from their ranks of members, who bring time, skills and commitment in seeking the preservation of the best of our heritage for now and for the future. Societies such as ours form a truly independent body of opinion acting entirely for the community benefit and, importantly for today, are free of political or commercial influence.
local amenities which contribute to our quality of life. Community facilities and
the built environment of open spaces, parks and buildings form a fundamental
part of our lives. The Society has played a key role in the enhancement and protection of these vital facilities since its inception.
Civic Societies provide an army of volunteers from their ranks of members, who bring time, skills and commitment in seeking the preservation of the best of our heritage for now and for the future. Societies such as ours form a truly independent body of opinion acting entirely for the community benefit and, importantly for today, are free of political or commercial influence.
The Society runs its own Museum of Wimbledon which can be visited at 22 Ridgway, Wimbledon, SW19 4QN
Museum of Wimbledon
A small intimate museum in which we show you, in pictures, words and objects, the three thousand year history of Wimbledon. The staff you‘ll meet there are friendly local people who are proud of our history and will gladly help you in any way they can.
The museum is staffed entirely by volunteers and receives no external funding - relying on donations from visitors who are fascinated by the varied collections on view and bookshop sales. It is open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday afternoon from 2:30pm to 5pm and also during special events. Here we can put on view some, but by no means all, of the items from our comprehensive Collections. Additionally we offer a variety of community services such as hosting school visits, taking the museum out to less mobile groups and providing expert speakers
Museum of Wimbledon
A small intimate museum in which we show you, in pictures, words and objects, the three thousand year history of Wimbledon. The staff you‘ll meet there are friendly local people who are proud of our history and will gladly help you in any way they can.
The museum is staffed entirely by volunteers and receives no external funding - relying on donations from visitors who are fascinated by the varied collections on view and bookshop sales. It is open every Friday, Saturday & Sunday afternoon from 2:30pm to 5pm and also during special events. Here we can put on view some, but by no means all, of the items from our comprehensive Collections. Additionally we offer a variety of community services such as hosting school visits, taking the museum out to less mobile groups and providing expert speakers
Norman Plastow Gallery
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Architect, conservationist and lifelong Wimbledon resident, Norman Plastow, has been a leading figure in the environmental landscape of Wimbledon. Among his many achievements has been the design of a new art gallery in the Village Hall building in Lingfield Road, the home of the Wimbledon Village Hall Trust and the Wimbledon Society. He created a light-filled space in an unused part of the building with great imagination and design flair.
In recognition of this significant design, as well as his extensive work for the Trust and the Society, the Gallery was re-named the Norman Plastow Gallery at a ceremony on 7th March 2014. |
August 2011
February 2012
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