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  • No dogs?

    My family and I saw a woman with her dog in the children's play area of Joseph Hood recreation ground in Martin Way, Merton Park. The sign on the play area gate says 'No dogs'. There is a £1000 fine if you bring a dog into the children's play area, but

  • From Thebes to Wimbledon Common - The tale of Howard Carter

    Exactly 89 years ago this weekend, one of the world’s most famous archaeologists made a discovery that would inspire millions right up to the present day. Howard Carter himself now lies buried beside Wimbledon Common in Putney Vale Cemetery