The London Borough of Wandsworth covers the historic south-west London settlements of Battersea, Balham, Tooting, Putney and Wandsworth Town as well as Earlsfield, Roehampton and Southfields. The area has played an important role in London’s history through the ages and women from Wandsworth have been at the forefront of many significant moments in the area’s history.

In this book the stories of these remarkable women are explored; some of them are well known and others deserve greater attention. Amongst them are popular contemporary artistes such as RAYE, sportswomen like footballer Fara Williams, writers George Eliot and Nell Dunn, pre-Raphaelite artist Marie Stillman, British Intelligence officer Milicent Bagot, actress Margaret Rutherford, models Sophie Dahl and Nora Attal, as well as many other names and stories.

Researched and written by four London guides with a plethora of local knowledge, Extraordinary Wandsworth Women is a celebration of some of the remarkable women in the history of Wandsworth borough. Their stories include tales of writers and artists, reformers and scientists, politics, public service and the law and much more. All those who would like to know more about the history of Wandsworth will find this book of interest, and it is hoped that this book will be an inspiration to future generations.