Mannequins sporting womens' tennis fashion in  the modern, open era

It's that time of the year for the suburb of Wimbledon to roll out the green carpet for the world's top players and its fans, and to rekindle a legacy that is steeped in tradition. Then again, trust the Brits to showcase their heritage with pageantry and pomp that only they can boast of. Years ago, while on a visit to London, we signed up for a tour to savour the experience; it was the next best thing to the real deal since our dates didn't coincide with the championships.