Merton

This is a place to look for information on the history of Merton. The links will lead to local societies, educational facilities, or show the excavations that have taken place within the borough.

Local Societies examining the history of Wandsworth

Merton Historical Society hold seminars, workshops and regular lecture meetings on the history of the borough of Merton

Wimbledon Society undertakes research on the history of Wimbledon and runs the Wimbledon Museum

Museums and Local Studies Libraries in Merton

Merton Libraries has links to where the borough's historic documents are stored

Merton Heritage Centre holds temporary exhabitions on Merton's history"

The Windmill Museum displays different types of windmill including those used for grinding and fabric construction

The Wandle Industrial Museum has displays on the industrial history of the Wandle River

The Wimbledon Society Museum of Local History has displays of the past and development of Wimbledon


Where to take courses on Merton's past

Birkbeck College University of London, particularly through its certificate and diploma classes in Archaeology, and through its MA in Archaeology

Royal Holloway, University of London, particularly through its MA course in Medieval Studies

Institute of Archaeology University College, London, particularly through its MA course in the Archaeology of London

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