Heritage and Local Studies Events

Current Exhibition

Triumph & Tragedy: The World of the Cranmers and the Simpsons

4 May - 12 July. 2nd floor, Morden Library, Merton Civic Centre.

The Cranmers and their descendants, the Simpson family, owned the manor of Mitcham Canons for over 250 years. They were involved in all aspects of village life, from land rights and poor relief, to local industry, taxation and education. Wealth and status enabled them to enjoy foreign travel and a privileged existence, yet they also experienced their share of tragedy.

Based on images and extracts from family letters, this exhibition will reveal more about the Cranmers and the world in which they lived.

Did You Know? : A Look at the History of West Barnes

9 May - July 30, 2nd floor, Morden Library, Merton Civic Centre.

This small-scale display looks at different aspects of local heritage in the West Barnes area, from housing and industry, to agriculture, leisure time, local transport and the war years.

Events

Wimbledon Football Club - an A-Z.

4 June, 10.30 - 12.00. Wimbledon Library, 35 Wimbledon Hill Road, Wimbledon. SW19 7BN

This illustrated talk will look at the colourful history of Wimbledon Football Club from its origins as the "Old Centrals," to F A Cup glory. Topics will include star players, team managers, sports grounds, trophies and key victories.

This event is aimed at adults

Info: Tel. Wimbledon Library  01159 293388  Email: wimbledon.library@merton.gov.uk

West Barnes Local History Group

Merton Heritage Centre organises a monthly programme of talks at West Barnes Library. These are held on the third Tuesday of each month from 10.30am to 12 noon. The next scheduled events are as follows:

Game, Set & Match: The History of the All England Lawn Tennis Club

18 June, 10.30 - 12.00  West Barnes Library, Station Road, Motspur Park

Discover more about the historic sports venue and the world famous Wimbledon tennis championship

Memories of Motspur Park

16 July, 10.30 - 12.00  West Barnes Library, Station Rd, Motspur Park

Historial anecdotes based on the memories of Bruce Bendell, a resident of Motspur Park between the 1930s and 1950s.

William Morris at Merton

13 August, 10.30 -12.00 ( Note change of date ) West Barnes Library, Motspur Park

Find out about the life and work of this internationally renowned artist, designer, writer and Socialist thinker, including his links to Merton's industrial heritage.