The view near Morden Hall Academy c.1840

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For much of its history Morden was a quiet rural community on the road from London to Epsom.

During the Victorian era local roads bustled with riders and horse-drawn vehicle en route to Epsom racecourse. Vehicles would pass by the Morden Hall estate which, between 1830 and 1870, held a private boarding academy run by Reverend White and his son. 

In its heyday, Morden Hall Academy housed 73 students, aged from 7 to 15. In addition to their academic lessons, the boys also enjoyed cricket matches in the grounds.

This animation has been produced for Merton Heritage Service by 5:25 Creative Agency in Colliers Wood. It was commissioned for "There's More to Morden," a local heritage project designed to engage people with over 100 years of history from the Morden and Merton Park area.