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Rutlish and the First World War.
Posted on 25th May 2017 by Sarah Gould
Are you a local history enthusiast? Do you have a fascination for the First World War? Perhaps you or one of your relatives attended Rutlish School in Merton Park. If the answer to any of these questions is yes, you may be...
Remembering George Cates VC
Posted on 4th Mar 2017 by Sarah Gould
As part of the UK Government First World War Centenary programme, specially designed commemorative paving stones were installed in the home towns of Victoria Cross recipients. Merton can boast links to 9 First...
Merton at War: Heritage Trail.
Posted on 11th Nov 2015 by Kelvin Shewry
As part of the Carved in Stone project, Merton Heritage Service has now released a Merton at War Heritage Trail. This highlights places of interest and sites associated with Merton during the First World War including recruitment venues,...
Add your family's First World War stories to our archive
Posted on 3rd Aug 2015 by Kelvin Shewry
Did any of your relatives live in Merton during the First World War? As part of the Carved in Stone project , we have been staging a series of War Story Days where volunteers have filmed short interviews with Merton residents whose...