Wimbledon and Putney Commons Act 1871
WHEREAS there are in the county of Surrey open spaces of large extent, uninclosed and unbuilt on, known as Wimbledon Common, (in which Wimbledon Green and Putney Heath are commonly and in this Act included,) and Putney Lower Common, (in this Act jointly referred to as the commons) :

And whereas it would be of great local and public advantage if the commons were always kept uninclosed and unbuilt on, their natural aspect and state being, as far as may be, preserved:

And whereas a small part ...