While the main WiSH deliverables include both physical and virtual exhibitions, there are 7 projects which are heavily linked to bring Wimbledon’s sporting history to life. An overview of these projects is below:
Project Title | Start Date | Description | |
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1 | Heritage Stadium Experience | 10/2021 | Crowdfunding launch for an innovative art work timeline of Wimbledon footballing history at AFC Wimbledon |
2 | Virtual Museum | 11/2021 | Creation of an online museum reflecting sporting history in Wimbledon |
3 | Memory Capture | 11/2021 | Collecting oral histories of Wimbledon fans and residents. Over £40,000 gained through Heritage Lottery Funding |
4 | Sporting Historical Trail | 05/2022 | Installation of planned 100 plaques across boroughs of Merton, Wandsworth and Kingston |
5 | Heritage Event | 09/07/2022 | To celebrate the 20th Anniversary of the first AFC Wimbledon match |
6 | Batsford Boys Event | 08/2022 | 45th Anniversary of Election of Wimbledon FC to the Football League |
7 | The Wombles of Plough Lane | TBC | Womble-themed areas in the stadium precinct |
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