Celebrate Morden Heritage Week
Join us for a series of free talks, walks and workshops as we celebrate Morden Heritage Week from March 25.
Category Archives: History
BHM 2022: Interview with activist and author, Patrick Hutchinson
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 […]
Merton set to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee
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 […]
Remembrance services in Merton
War memorials in the borough will return, with events held on Thursday 11 and Sunday 14
Celebrate Black History Month at Merton Libraries
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 […]
Leader of Merton Council reflects on Windrush Day
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 […]
Merton Council calls on residents to get into the VE Day spirit at home
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 […]
Merton residents invited to hold street parties for national VE Day celebrations
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. […]
Three day celebration for Windrush Generation
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.
Memorial to WW1 Victoria Cross holder
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 […]