Municipal Borough of Wimbledon
| Wimbledon | |
|---|---|
Wimbledon Town Hall | |
| Area | |
| • 1911 | 3,221 acres (13.03 km2) |
| • 1961 | 3,221 acres (13.03 km2) |
| Population | |
| • 1901 | 41,652 |
| • 1961 | 57,312 |
| History | |
| • Created | 1866 |
| • Abolished | 1965 |
| • Succeeded by | London Borough of Merton |
| Status | local board (1866 - 1894) urban district (1894 - 1905) municipal borough (after 1905) |
| Government | |
| • HQ | Wimbledon Town Hall (1931–1965) |
| • Motto | Sine Labe Decus (Honour without stain) |
Coat of arms of the municipal borough | |
Wimbledon was a local government district in north-east Surrey from 1866 to 1965 covering the town of Wimbledon and its surrounding area. It was part of the London postal district and Metropolitan Police District.