Wandsworth

Wandsworth sits on the south bank of the River Thames in the London Borough of Wandsworth, centred on the town high street and the riverfront around Wandsworth Bridge Road. The River Wandle reaches the Thames here, running through a sequence of former factories and small green corridors into Wandsworth Park. The riverside includes a mix of housing, converted warehouses and the Ram Quarter, on the site of the Ram Brewery which had brewing activity on the same site since the 16th century. Wandsworth Prison sits close to the river and marks part of the town's industrial past.

The district is served by Wandsworth Town station and a network of buses, linking the high street, the shopping centre and residential streets. Wandsworth Common lies a short walk south of the town centre and provides open ground, sports pitches and tree-lined paths. Local provision includes schools, markets and riverside walks that follow the Thames towpath. Several community centres, small galleries and pubs occupy former industrial buildings, reflecting the change from manufacturing to mixed residential and commercial use.