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Wandsworth Magazine History: the latest stories, openings and ideas from across Wandsworth Magazine. Read the most recent history reporting, opinion and analysis from Wandsworth Magazine — updated daily.

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A minimalist view of a tall, narrow white arch structure curving gracefully against a clear blue sky.

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The Putney Debates of 1647: When Wandsworth Changed the Course of Democracy

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A tall church with a prominent clock tower and spired roof stands amidst green trees and a brick wall with an open gate, all under a clear blue sky.

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Benedict Arnold in Battersea: The American Traitor Buried in St Mary's Crypt

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A large illuminated sign for "LIFT 109" above two electronic display boards and two people, one of whom is talking on the phone.

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Battersea Power Station: From Coal to Culture, the Landmark That Defined an Era

Barrington Kirkham10 June 2026

A large stone church building with an octagon-shaped front and a steep, dark tiled roof, with a bicycle parked against a railing in the foreground.

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From Orphanage to Intelligence Hub: The Remarkable Life of Wandsworth's Royal Victoria Patriotic Building

Barrington Kirkham3 June 2026

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