Horse Riding (and Sports) on Wimbledon Common

Wonderful colour shots of Wimbledon Common, 1940s fashions and pet kittens feature in this short home movie

Youthful innocence personified, three girls in colourful frocks are shown spending a leisurely day in the back garden. From relaxing on the swing and trotting around barefoot to taking turns in showing off their less-than-efficient lawn-mowing skills, there is never a dull moment. We then venture out to Wimbledon Common for a spot of horse-riding and a quick game of catch.

This film is from the collection of Merton Heritage and Local Studies Centre