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. […]
Category Archives: History
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 […]
Discover Merton’s history at the Heritage Discovery Day
Residents and visitors are invited to a Heritage Discovery Day being hosted by Merton Council on Saturday 12 May. The event runs from 12.30pm to 4.30pm and will take place […]
Merton’s Centenary celebrations for the right of women to vote
Merton’s Heritage Centre is celebrating the centenary of women’s right to vote with a comprehensive programme of activities and events from February until October 2018.
Merton marks Holocaust Memorial Day
Merton Council will be paying its respects to the past and building hope for the future when it hosts a special event to mark Holocaust Memorial Day.
Discover Merton’s history at heritage day
A Heritage Discovery Day is being hosted by Merton Council for people to find out more about the borough’s history.
Carved in Stone project brings wartime history alive
A heritage project has uncovered the life stories of more than 500 First World War combatants commemorated on local war memorials.
Merton to honour First World War hero
Merton Council is to hold a special service at Wimbledon War Memorial, on Parkside, to commemorate the bravery of local resident, Second Lieutenant George Edward Cates and to mark the […]
Share your family’s history of the First World War
Residents are being encouraged to share the stories of their family’s experiences during the First World War.
