Many remained until the mid-1960s. The pre-fabs were mostly demolished in the 1960s, to make way for a new, high density, low-rise scheme that was constructed by Merton London Borough Council and Wimpey Homes between 1967 and 1971.

Designed to provide short-term housing for up to ten years, these post-war "prefabs" were still in use in 1967. During the late 60s and early 70s, the area was cleared and replaced by...

In 1968-71 the Pollards Hill estate was built within the Merton boundary. This is a high density, low rise housing estate which includes areas of green space such as gardens and public parks,...

Oct 13, 2017 · Pollards Hill Secondary School will be enlarged. It Will take six instead of four entry classes each year and will have one academic, one commercial and four general courses. Western Road Boys’ School will close and the girls will take over the entire building.

The arable land of the Manor included 51 acres in South Pollards Hill, 60 acres in North Pollards Hill, and about 90 acres in Grandon. The Hill was formally part of the North Wood and the name "Pollard" derives from this connection.

The arable land of the Manor, which included 51 acres in South Pollards Hill, 60 acres in North Pollards Hill, and about 90 acres in Grandon. The Hill was formally part of the North Wood and the name "Pollard" derives from this connection.

For years the regulars were quite happy with the situation but eventually the brewers decided the good people of Pollards Hill drank enough to warrant a real pub and the Pollards Oak, as it is today, opened in 1960.

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The Pollards Hill housing estate was a substantial development and the Borough Council purchased remaining land at Pollards Hill, including land that remained of the Pollards Hill golf...

Apr 29, 2021 · The toilet block was built between the 1950s and 60s and has been closed for decades and last month was cleared inside. It is split into two halves – urinals still stand in the men’s side and toilet cubicles in the women’s side.