Golfers crossing the railway line on the course at Mitcham Golf Club

Date:
11 Jun 2011
Location:
Mitcham Golf Club, Carshalton Road, Mitcham, Merton, Greater London Authority
Reference:
PLA01/03/0998
Type:
Photograph (Digital)
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Description

A club was formed on Mitcham Common in 1891 as the Princes Golf Club, later an "exclusive club for City gentlemen". The Mitcham Village Golf Club was established in 1907 and the clubs shared the course until around 1924. This photograph was published on page 220 of 'Played in London' by Simon Inglis.

Content

This is part of the Series: PLA01/03 Played in London; within the Collection: PLA01 Played in Britain Collection

Rights

© Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Inglis, Simon

Keywords

Golf Course, Level Crossing, People, Leisure And Recreation