Wimbledon Windmill will be one of the stalls at the ever popular annual Merton Heritage Discovery Day at Morden Library, Merton Civic Centre.
This is a FREE showcase for the borough’s colourful past and combines walks, displays, children’s activities, art and reminiscence workshops.
There is also a packed programme of bitesize heritage talks, plus stalls from Merton museums, heritage groups, artists, community, sports and environmental groups.
The Discovery Day has something for people of all ages. The main event is open to all.
Pre-booking is required for the talks, drawing and reminiscence workshops ONLY.
For bookings visit www.merton.gov.uk/libraryevents. You can also book in person at Morden Library, Tel. 020 8545 3239/4040, email: local.studies@merton.gov.uk
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GUIDED WALKS
10.30 – 11.30 Morden Walk & Talk: Starts at the picnic area near the stable block, Morden Hall Park.
Informal walk in the park and Morden area, ending at the Discovery Day event.
2.00 – 3.00 The Industrial Heritage of Morden Hall Park and the River Wandle
This illustrated walk starts from the Merton Civic Centre forecourt and is led by John Sheridan of Wandle Industrial Museum.
ALL 3 LIBRARY FLOORS & MEZZANINE FLOOR (near the Council Chamber):
10.30 – 4.30
Stalls from heritage, sports, arts, health and community groups.
The Merton Heritage Quiz (Question panels on the 3 library floors)
Civic Centre foyer:
10.30 – 4.00 Stalls:
Dons Den Speedway, Wimbledon in Sporting History, Dons Local Action Group, Display of Steve Allen’s 1988 F A Cup memorabilia. Selfie opps with Wandle the Womble, AFC Wimbledon Women’s Vice Captain Rosie Russell and club trophies. Discover Wimbledon Bookfest and learn about their exciting 2024 programme.
11 to 12.30 & 2 – 3.30 Drawing from Memory:
Your heritage through drawing (Workshops with visual artist and healer, Roberta Boyce)
MORDEN LIBRARY
Ground floor – Children’s Activities (Ages 6 and upwards)
1.30 – 3.30 Heritage hunt, colouring competition, wordsearches, brass rubbing and dressing up
2.00 – 3.30: A family-friendly printing session (with Louise Hung, Museum of Wimbledon)
First Floor: Displays
Unique photographic portraits featuring Merton military veterans.
There’s More to Morden: Previously unseen images from the Heritage archive
Mezzanine floor From East to West:
Images of Pollards Hill and Raynes Park
Merton Council Chamber (Accessed via stairs in Civic Centre foyer or Library 1st floor)
Local History Talks:
10.45 – 11.15 Richardson Evans: author, journalist and philanthropist. M. Norman-Smith, U3A
11.30 – 12.00 The Old Ruts – 100 Years at Poplar Road. Michael Stallard, Old Rutlishians
12.15 – 12.45 Stitching Past and Present: Textile Stories. Portia Dadley, Made in Merton
1.00 – 1.20 The Wimbledon Society: 100 Years of Caring for Heritage. C.Goodair, Wim. Society
1.35 – 2.05 Cultural Perspectives from Africa. Dr.M.Yaa Asantewa & Revd.Hannah Neale, AECHO
2.20 – 2.50 Victorian Mitcham & Colliers Wood. Sarah Gould, Merton Heritage Service
3.05 – 3.35 Heritage and Interfaith Walks. Richard Smart, Salvation Army, Wimbledon
3.50 – 4.20 Motspur Park 100: A Station’s Centenary. Toby Ewin, Friends of West Barnes Library
Second floor: Stalls, Exhibitions & Story Box Reminiscence Sessions
Wild & Wonderful: Nature Images by Mitcham Camera Club
Display – Celebrating 30 years of Merton Heritage Service
11.00 – 1.00
Show & Tell Session featuring 1960s artefacts – led by the West Indian Families and Friends Association.
2.00 to 2.30 & 3 – 3.30
Family friendly Story Box workshop from the Alzheimer’s Society. Share your memories of home life and learn how to support a friend or relative living with dementia
