Earlsfield
OS Grid Reference:	TQ265735 (http://getamap.ordnancesurvey.co.uk/getamap/frames.htm?mapAction=gaz&gazName=g&gazString=TQ265735)
Administration
Borough:	Wandsworth
County:	Greater London
Region:	Greater London
Nation:	England
Other
Ceremonial County:	Greater London
Traditional County:	Surrey
Post Office and Telephone
Post town:	LONDON
Postcode:	SW18
Dialling Code:	020

Earlsfield is an area within the London Borough of Wandsworth, London, United Kingdom. A typical London suburb, Earlsfield is comprised of mostly residential terraced houses with a high street of shops, bars and restaurants (very few chain stores) and some light industry nearby. It is not as well known as its neighbouring areas such as Tooting, Clapham, Balham, and Battersea, which allows for a low key way of life while still being close enough to the bright lights and excitement of London.

There is not a great deal of history to the area as it is based around a mainline (i.e. above ground) rail station that was built at the end of the 19th Century; April 1884 to be exact. The name Earlsfield came from Earl, the maiden name of the Lord of the Manor's wife.

External links

• The history of Earlsfield from the Wandsworth Museum (http://www.wandsworth.gov.uk/Home/LeisureandTourism/Aboutborough/abthistory.htm)
• The Earlsfield Guide (local community discussion, ideas and advice) (http://www.earlsfieldguide.co.uk)