MHS will have a stall, displays, and books for sale.

Have you seen the ‘Fred Yates: Expressions in Colour' exhibition The Friends of Honeywood Museum yet? You're in luck, the exhibition has been extended to 9 August! Brighten up your day and catch this colourful exhibition while you can.

Tuesday Quiz Day. Last week we showed a series of hammers which are driven up and down by a waterwheel. These were first used in the 14th century in fulling mills and later in iron and copper mills. This week what company last used the snuff mills on Morden Hall Estate.

Wednesday Archive Day. This is a picture of Ruth Allen and Lily Long workers at Liberty Print Works modelling dresses for the Liberty store. We were sad to learn that Lily passed away recently aged 99.

The River Wandle once had a reputation for being one of the best rivers in England to fish for trout. This post contains everything you need to know about fishing in the River Wandle. 😊 wandlenews.com/river-wandle-f…

The Merton Discovery Day is taking place on Saturday 16th August at Morden Library and Heritage Centre. Lots for adults and children to enjoy. Our volunteer John Sheridan will be leading a heritage walk around Morden Hall Park. More info at: buff.ly/RsUmU7A

Friday Pub Day. This is the Old Ship in Richmond. The 'Old' was added because there was another pub in the street also called the Ship. Makes you wonder at times how pub names come about. There is always a history of some sort behind all of them.

Wandle Park in Colliers Wood is very close to Colliers Wood station on the Northern line, and can be accessed from Merton High Street, or Byegrove Road. The park is one of the points along the Wandle Trail. 😊 wandlenews.com/wandle-park-co…

Battersea Flower Station is an independent garden centre nestled along the railway tracks, off Battersea Park Road. With its beautiful greenhouse and vibrant outdoor plants, this magical space is a paradise for plant lovers. wandlenews.com/battersea-flow…

How did Merton change from quiet countryside to busy suburb? Local historian John Hawks explores 150 years of change along the River Wandle — and what remains today. Merton Historical Society Wandle_WIM Wandle Valley Forum wandlenews.com/merton-history/

The River Wandle was known for its famous brown trout, and for being one of the hardest-working rivers in the world in Victorian times. This post is all about the history of the River Wandle. 😊 wandlenews.com/river-wandle-h…

Merton Heritage Discovery Day, Morden Library, 16 August 10.30 - 4.30. Free family-friendly event featuring walks, talks, displays, children's activities and stalls from Merton's varied heritage organisations. For information/bookings, visit: buff.ly/R54LQAB

Tuesday Quiz Day. The answer we were looking for last week was Taddy & Co who ran the snuff mills at Morden Hall for a number of years. This week where are on the River Wandle in this photo?

Sightings of pike in the River Wandle are rare. One angler told me that in 35 years of fishing on the Wandle, he had only ever seen and handled three pike. This post contains information on where in the Wandle you could find pike. 😊 wandlenews.com/are-there-pike…

Wednesday Archive Day. A picture of three of our volunteers at the Merton Heritage Discovery Day in August 2022. Looks like they are wearing a uniform which isn't the case. The next Discovery Day is happening this coming Saturday (16th). We will be there for this annual event.

🪨 Part of Merton Priory’s medieval wall has fallen. It’s a warning sign for one of Merton’s oldest surviving landmarks. What’s being done—and is it enough? wandlenews.com/merton-priory-… #MertonPriory #Merton Merton Historical Society

If you’ve just started mudlarking it can be useful to have a list of Thames foreshore access points. This post lists all the best places to access the foreshore of the River Thames at low tide. wandlenews.com/thames-foresho…

Thursday Postcard Day. The Crown pub is now history. In fact the pub had three locations this is the second of those. The site is now home to Merton Civic Centre. More about history of the LB Merton at this Saturday's Merton Heritage Discovery Day. More buff.ly/JyN27Wp

After you leave Merton High Street, the Wandle Trail takes you past the former site of the William Morris factory. This post has everything you need to know about the history of William Morris in Merton. 😊 wandlenews.com/william-morris…

Sat 16th Aug Merton Heritage Discovery Day Our volunteer John Sheridan will be doing a walk at 2pm. A circular industrial heritage walk in Morden Hall Park. Meet Civic Centre forecourt at 2pm. We will be back by 3pm. Full details of the Discovery Day:buff.ly/JyN27Wp