Watney's Mill on the River Wandle at Wandsworth

Gideon Yates (Active early 19th century) Also referred to as G. Yates or Major George Yates, Gideon Yates was a British topographical artist known for his detailed watercolours and engravings of London and its surrounding areas. His works document the architectural and social landscape of South London, including areas now part of Wandsworth. Yates’s art captures the transition of suburban spaces during a period of rapid urban development, offering valuable insight into the region’s historical geography.