Chapels · London
Tooting
In or near City of Westminster.
Tooting — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 20 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Tooting Broadway · 0.2 km
- Free entry
About
Tooting is a methodist chapel located in england-london, United Kingdom. Catalogued from Wikidata's UK heritage register; see the linked Wikipedia article for further details on its history, architecture and visiting information.
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Official information
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Place summary
Tooting is a chapel located in London. It is known for its architectural significance and community role within the area.
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Background
History
Tooting has been settled since pre-Saxon times. The name is of Anglo-Saxon origin but the meaning is disputed. It could mean the people of Tota, in which context Tota may have been a local Anglo-Saxon chieftain. The Romans built a road, which was later named Stane Street by the English, from London (Londinium) to Chichester (Noviomagus Regnorum), and which passed through Tooting. Tooting High Street is built on this road. In Saxon times, Tooting and Streatham (then Toting-cum-Stretham) was given to the Abbey of Chertsey. Later, Suene (Sweyn), believed to be a Viking, may have been given all or part of the land. In 933, King Æthelstan is thought to have confirmed lands including Totinge…
Visiting
A large open area, popularly known as the Tooting Commons, lies at the northern end of Tooting. Historically this was two separate open spaces: Tooting Graveney Common (formerly part of Tooting Graveney parish), and Tooting Bec Common (formerly part of Streatham parish). The commons are home to Tooting Bec Lido, which is .
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- Coordinates
- 51.4280, -0.1650
- District
- Wandsworth
- Parish
- Wandsworth, unparished area
- Postcode
- SW17 0RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Tooting
- Nearest railway station
- Tooting Broadway — 0.2 km
- Official site
- bmtooting.co.uk
Sources
Other places nearby
Broadway Market
Farmers’ markets · 0.1 km
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King Edward VII
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
Tooting Broadway tube station
Heritage railway stations · 0.2 km
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Tooting Islamic Centre
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Tooting (All Saints) War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tooting?
- Tooting is in London, United Kingdom (postcode SW17 0RJ), in the parish of Wandsworth, unparished area.
- What is Tooting?
- Tooting — a methodist chapel in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Tooting?
- The nearest railway station is Tooting Broadway, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode SW17 0RJ.
- Is Tooting free to visit?
- Yes, Tooting is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tooting?
- The nearest railway station is Tooting Broadway, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SW17 0RJ.