A Time to Remember

When you go home tell them of us and say: for your tomorrow we gave our today.

As part of the annual Remembrance programme, Merton Heritage Service is launching this new set of resources to honour the borough's war dead and pay tribute to servicemen and women in Merton and across the UK. Thousands sacrificed their lives to protect others, many more have sustained physical injuries and suffer ongoing mental trauma as a result of their wartime experiences. We should never forget their courage and the debt of gratitude owed to them.

During Remembrance Week please support the Poppy Appeal and pause to remember those who have sacrificed so much.

The following resources are part of a growing range of history pages on the Merton Memories website. They include online displays, archive film, poetry, music, reminiscence material, research guides, puzzles, children’s resources and useful websites, including links to military charities and support groups.

Share Your Memories:

You can also download our Poppy tribute page. Add your memories, or tributes to family or friends in the Armed Forces, email them to: local.studies@merton.gov.uk and we will add them to our website.

Online Displays:

Click on the links below to view displays on the theme of Remembrance, military history and Merton's wartime heritage.

Words and Pictures:

Click on the links below to view archive film, family war stories, music, poetry and information on Remembrance Day.

Military Charities:

There are now a range of charities offering support to veterans and their families. If you, or someone you know needs help please click on the links below for more information.

Research Guides & Useful Websites:

If you are interested in military history or want to trace the service record of a friend of family member, click on the links below for information, advice and research tips.

Test Your Knowledge:

Children's Resources: