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Celebrate Morden Heritage Week

22 March 2023by MertonSJ

Join us for a series of free talks, walks and workshops as we celebrate Morden Heritage Week from March 25. 

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History, Libraries

BHM 2022: Interview with activist and author, Patrick Hutchinson

26 October 2022by MertonHM

This October is Black History month and 2022’s theme is, Time for Change: Action Not Words. In the wake of 2020’s Black Lives Matter protests, many organisations and individuals committed […]

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Arts and culture, Equality and diversity, History

Merton set to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee

24 May 2022by MertonJP

This year, we mark Her Majesty The Queen’s 70th year on the throne, a milestone that’s never before been reached in our country. Celebrations will be taking place all over Merton […]

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Arts and culture, Events, History, Libraries

Remembrance services in Merton

8 November 2021by MertonSJ

War memorials in the borough  will return, with events held on Thursday 11 and Sunday 14

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History, Mayor of Merton, Merton Together

Celebrate Black History Month at Merton Libraries

5 October 2021by MertonSJ

Merton Libraries will be celebrating Black History Month throughout October with a wide range of events and activities. For info about services and events across the borough, visit www.merton.gov.uk/libraries  Book launch of Hunting for Freedom […]

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Arts and culture, Children, Schools and Families, Community and Housing, Events, History, Libraries, Merton Together, Young people

Leader of Merton Council reflects on Windrush Day

23 June 2021by MertonJP

Commenting on Windrush on 22 June, Mark Allison, Leader of Merton Council, said: ”This year marks 73 years since the first of the Windrush Generation arrived on our shores, ready […]

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Equality and diversity, History, Libraries

Merton Council calls on residents to get into the VE Day spirit at home

5 May 2020by MertonJP

Merton Council is encouraging residents to get involved with VE Day celebrations and commemorations from the safety of their homes. Homemade bunting has already started to appear in windows around […]

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Events, History

Merton residents invited to hold street parties for national VE Day celebrations

21 February 2020by MertonJP

Merton Council is encouraging residents to apply to close their road for a street party on 8, 9 or 10 May in celebration of the 75th anniversary of VE Day. […]

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Events, History

Three day celebration for Windrush Generation

7 June 2019by MertonHM

Steel bands, food tasting and an exhibition illuminating the working lives and experiences of members of the Caribbean community feature at events to mark Windrush Day.

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Children, Events, History, Older people

Memorial to WW1 Victoria Cross holder

12 September 2018by MertonAB

Merton Council is to hold a special service at Mitcham War Memorial, on Lower Green, to commemorate the bravery of local resident, Acting Second Lieutenant, William Allison White and to […]

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