Morris & Co. Merton: Bridge within the plot
Date Photo Taken | 15th November 1913 |
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Area | Merton |
Copyright 1 | Wimbledon Society Museum |
Picture Reference | MerMor_Industry_MO_R_12-16 |
Original Format | Photo |
Photographer / Origin of Photo | H.C. Archer |
Notes / History | Situated on either side of the River Wandle where it flows in a wide bend from the present Merantum Way to turn to run parallel to Merton High Street. Mills had existed on the site of since 1720. William Morris was granted a lease to the site in 1881. He retained the old buildings, renovating and adapting them as necessary. The bridge brought together the two halves of the sites. |