Merton Historical Society @Merton_Hist_Soc
Membership society curating the history of Merton, Mitcham and Morden in the London Borough of Merton mertonhistoricalsociety.org.uk London Borough of Merton, UK Joined June 2023-
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The standout pieces of design on the South Bank were the Skylon, designed by Powell & Moya, and the Dome of Discovery, by Ralph Tubbs. Both pieces of Space Age design were turned into scrap by the incoming Conservative government in 1952
Too right! And until now its full story has never been told - look out for what is surely one of the highlights of this year's #WandsworthHeritageFestival Lynda's 'Untold Story of @TootingMarket' Sat 1st June inc #PlanetTooting Tour with me! BOOK HERE! …ingmarketuntoldstory.eventbrite.co.uk
Too right! And until now its full story has never been told - look out for what is surely one of the highlights of this year's #WandsworthHeritageFestival Lynda's 'Untold Story of @TootingMarket' Sat 1st June inc #PlanetTooting Tour with me! BOOK HERE! …ingmarketuntoldstory.eventbrite.co.uk
We have this dedicated response page on Burn Bullock, following the devastating fire at the much-loved former pub, where we will be posting updates. 👉 Read the latest news now: merton.gov.uk/planning-and-b…
Burn Bullock - after the fire Please support our fundraising appeal gofundme.com/f/burn-bullock…
Tuesday Quiz Day. Last week we showed a picture of the canal at Wandsworth. The canal ran into the Ram Brewery and was used by the Surrey Iron Railway. It was closed in 1937 and filled in shortly after. What are these in today's photo and where would you have found them?
Join us for our new series, #ThoughtfulTuesday! In the coming weeks, we’ll share our advice about how to do #LocalHistory research. Get involved by sharing your tips below! #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
Come along to our Open Meeting this evening in Mitcham Parish Church at 7pm. Lots to discuss including the aftermath of Burn Bullock fire and Mitcham Gasworks plans. We also have @Merton_Council's Manager for Mitcham Village speaking & our AGM. All welcome - member or not
Whichever way you look at it the proposal for a new 17.5m mast and street cabinets on Fair Green is a non-starter. Just submitted to @Merton_Council planning.merton.gov.uk/Northgate/Plan…
Artist William Mitchell was born on this day in 1925. After working for the LCC, Mitchell set up his own practice, producing hundred of works around the UK and beyond, many of which are now listed, such as his colourful mosaic work at the former Islington Green School from 1965
Monday Art Day. In 2021 just as restrictions were lifted from the Covid pandemic the museum held its first Wandle Arts Festival. Artists and photographers were asked to share with us their pictures of the Wandle. This was a photo submitted by Andrew Haugen of Morden Hall Park.
On Sat 18 May, @RoadSw9 & I would like you to join us for a Guided Walk in one of south London's most beautiful, tranquil, nature-infested cemeteries Prepare to meet 'The People of Streatham Cemetery'! #WandsworthHeritageFestival @FOSC_Tooting BOOK HERE …eofstreathamcemetery.eventbrite.co.uk
Get ready to hear 'The Untold Story of Tooting Market' outstanding new research shining a new light on our beloved @TootingMarket from Tooting-born historian Lynda Cazeaux revealed as part of @wandbc #WandsworthHeritageFestival #PlanetTooting BOOK HERE …ingmarketuntoldstory.eventbrite.co.uk
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Tony Burton from Mitcham Cricket Green Community & Heritage @MitchamCrktGrn talks to Chloe Norman about the "devastating" effect the loss of the Burn Bullock is having on the community in Mitcham and why he feels Merton Council needs to step in. audioboom.com/posts/8496518-…
IT'S BACK! In the merry month of May #AllYouNeedIsPeaceLoveAndFlowerToThePeople 'The Tooting Magical Musical History Tour' #SunflowerCafe @CarerWandsworth Sat 4 May AND ON THE STREETS Fri 31 May #WandsworthHeritageFestival @Better_WHS @wandbc BOOK HERE tootingmusictour.eventbrite.co.uk
482/484 and 470/472 London Road, Mitcham - were both built in the early 19th century as pairs of semi-detached houses, and both are Grade II (photo taken morning of Saturday 20/4/24)
At the very last minute we have been told by @Merton_Council that the last remaining bronze sword on Mitcham War Memorial is being removed today so replicas can be prepared as part of the long awaited restoration of this listed monument
Thursday Postcard Day. This card shows Deeds Mill in Mitcham. Also known as Eagle Leather Works. It was located on the banks of the Wandle in Willow Lane. Our new exhibition opening in June will be celebrating the leather industry of the Wandle Valley.
Was it actually a mile between the Blue House and the Red House pubs at Mitcham Common? My latest video has photos from the Eric Montague collection on the @mertonhistsoc website, and uses a geo-referenced map from @natlibscotmaps to measure the distance youtu.be/T7w8FzUpShQ
In the news - the impact and implications of the Burn Bullock fire londonnewsonline.co.uk/news/destructi…
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Awards for design were also given as part of the Festival, with building such as Newbury Park Bus Station, White City Tube Station and the Churchill Gardens estate in Pimlico all receiving award plaques
Art and sculpture was also a large part of the Festival, with artists such as Henry Moore, Barbara Hepworth, Frank Dobson and many others providing works for the various sites. Afterwards, the various pieces were distributed around the country
The standout pieces of design on the South Bank were the Skylon, designed by Powell & Moya, and the Dome of Discovery, by Ralph Tubbs. Both pieces of Space Age design were turned into scrap by the incoming Conservative government in 1952
Too right! And until now its full story has never been told - look out for what is surely one of the highlights of this year's #WandsworthHeritageFestival Lynda's 'Untold Story of @TootingMarket' Sat 1st June inc #PlanetTooting Tour with me! BOOK HERE! …ingmarketuntoldstory.eventbrite.co.uk
On #SmallBusinessWeek we want to recognise a focal point of our community - @TootingMarket A vibrant hub featuring many local, independent traders, we're so lucky to have this wonderful place on our doorstep! Where's your favourite place in the market? Tell us in the comments!
We have this dedicated response page on Burn Bullock, following the devastating fire at the much-loved former pub, where we will be posting updates. 👉 Read the latest news now: merton.gov.uk/planning-and-b…
Burn Bullock - after the fire Please support our fundraising appeal gofundme.com/f/burn-bullock…
Tuesday Quiz Day. Last week we showed a picture of the canal at Wandsworth. The canal ran into the Ram Brewery and was used by the Surrey Iron Railway. It was closed in 1937 and filled in shortly after. What are these in today's photo and where would you have found them?
Join us for our new series, #ThoughtfulTuesday! In the coming weeks, we’ll share our advice about how to do #LocalHistory research. Get involved by sharing your tips below! #WeAreLocalHistory #LocalHistoryForAll
Come along to our Open Meeting this evening in Mitcham Parish Church at 7pm. Lots to discuss including the aftermath of Burn Bullock fire and Mitcham Gasworks plans. We also have @Merton_Council's Manager for Mitcham Village speaking & our AGM. All welcome - member or not
Whichever way you look at it the proposal for a new 17.5m mast and street cabinets on Fair Green is a non-starter. Just submitted to @Merton_Council planning.merton.gov.uk/Northgate/Plan…
Artist William Mitchell was born on this day in 1925. After working for the LCC, Mitchell set up his own practice, producing hundred of works around the UK and beyond, many of which are now listed, such as his colourful mosaic work at the former Islington Green School from 1965
Monday Art Day. In 2021 just as restrictions were lifted from the Covid pandemic the museum held its first Wandle Arts Festival. Artists and photographers were asked to share with us their pictures of the Wandle. This was a photo submitted by Andrew Haugen of Morden Hall Park.
On Sat 18 May, @RoadSw9 & I would like you to join us for a Guided Walk in one of south London's most beautiful, tranquil, nature-infested cemeteries Prepare to meet 'The People of Streatham Cemetery'! #WandsworthHeritageFestival @FOSC_Tooting BOOK HERE …eofstreathamcemetery.eventbrite.co.uk
Get ready to hear 'The Untold Story of Tooting Market' outstanding new research shining a new light on our beloved @TootingMarket from Tooting-born historian Lynda Cazeaux revealed as part of @wandbc #WandsworthHeritageFestival #PlanetTooting BOOK HERE …ingmarketuntoldstory.eventbrite.co.uk
A look at London through the London Data Store in today’s new post at alondoninheritance.com
Tony Burton from Mitcham Cricket Green Community & Heritage @MitchamCrktGrn talks to Chloe Norman about the "devastating" effect the loss of the Burn Bullock is having on the community in Mitcham and why he feels Merton Council needs to step in. audioboom.com/posts/8496518-…
IT'S BACK! In the merry month of May #AllYouNeedIsPeaceLoveAndFlowerToThePeople 'The Tooting Magical Musical History Tour' #SunflowerCafe @CarerWandsworth Sat 4 May AND ON THE STREETS Fri 31 May #WandsworthHeritageFestival @Better_WHS @wandbc BOOK HERE tootingmusictour.eventbrite.co.uk
482/484 and 470/472 London Road, Mitcham - were both built in the early 19th century as pairs of semi-detached houses, and both are Grade II (photo taken morning of Saturday 20/4/24)
At the very last minute we have been told by @Merton_Council that the last remaining bronze sword on Mitcham War Memorial is being removed today so replicas can be prepared as part of the long awaited restoration of this listed monument
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