National Mills Weekend
8 and 9 May sees the return of National Mills Weekend, a nationwide celebration of Britain's mills and milling heritage.
Merton's industrial heritage has been shaped by a number of wind and water powered mills producing diverse goods from flour and paper, to snuff, leather, copper plate and gunpowder. Merton mills have also been associated with famous individuals from James Perry and William Morris to Arthur Liberty.
Local mills have provided both goods and employment for generations of Merton residents, including skilled French, Flemish and German refugees. The fortunes of local individuals have also been directly influenced by milling, enabling them to acquire private fortunes, purchase land and serve the local community as landowners, councillors and philanthropists.
We have produced a range of resources to highlight the history of mills and milling in Merton, from displays and film, to music, poetry, useful websites and children's activities. We hope you enjoy them.
Online Displays:
Click on the links below to view displays about the history of local mills.
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The Wandle: A Thing of Beauty |
Useful Websites:
Click on the links below to access a range of websites about mills and milling in Merton and beyond.
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Researching the History of Mills
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Work & industry (Merton Historical Society) |
Words and Pictures:
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Heritage Trails: Wandle Trail to Merton Abbey Mills ---------- Poems & Music: The Watermill (Vaughan Williams) The Windmill (Longfellow poem)
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A Memory of Merton Board Mills Heritage Alphabet: T (Tobacco) |
Activities:
Click on the links below to view our mills quiz and a range of mill related children's activities.
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.jpg "Ravensbury Mill")
