Welcome to Clapham Common
The Common has existed for nearly 1,000 years, but the pressures on its
character today are immense. The Friends of Clapham Common are an
active environmental organisation of over 700 members who work to
protect and improve the biodiversity of the Common.
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Rose arbour
The Arbour on West Side
In early 2024 the upright posts started to break and large sections of the pergola have now completely collapsed.
The structure is just over 35 metres in length and supports a large number of climbing roses, which provide pollen, nectar and habitat for invertebrates as well as nesting sites for birds.
The Friends of Clapham Common and Wild Clapham are planning to replace the whole structure with a brand new Rose Arbour. The cost of the project is £15,800 and the Friends are contributing £2,000 to start the ball rolling.
Recreation on the Common
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Wild About Clapham
Many images on this website are from Andrew Wilson’s wonderful coffee table book ‘Wild about Clapham’, which has over 400 images showcasing Clapham’s past and present. Copies from: The Clapham Bookshop, Waterstones Battersea or direct via wildlondon.co.uk