Mitcham History Notes

Notes about the history of Mitcham, Surrey, England. Watch videos on youtube at

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Our Open day is on Saturday 4th July 2026 at the Ecology Centre. We have 2 organised walks this year. See poster for details.

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The Mitcham Advertiser, 1909 to 1930, and 1932 to 1961, is now on the British Newspaper Archive! @BNArchive

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Beating the Bounds in Carshalton with the Madder Mill Molly Morris Dancers - Saturday 30th May 2026 - longer video (14 mins) at https://t.co/2vR4CZPJ6y

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Beating the Bounds in Carshalton with the Madder Mill Molly Morris Dancers - video 3 of 3 Dancing at the Vellum Mill - Saturday 30th May 2026

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Beating the Bounds in Carshalton with the Madder Mill Molly Morris Dancers - video 2 of 3 Marking the 1st spot at Wallington Green

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Beating the Bounds in Carshalton with the Madder Mill Molly Morris Dancers - video 1 of 3 What is "Beating the Bounds"?

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if you've seen spraying on the Common this week, near the Seven Islands Pond, there's a news update about it on the Conservators website https://t.co/azJoqxCmqq

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carp in the River Wandle, at Ravensbury Park today

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On Mon 18th May, a fly-tipping van got stuck on the bunds at the Brookmead Rd/Beddington Lane entrance to the 1-Island subsite. Police & Conservators were informed. Luckily, no damage was done to the woods, & the Warden says the fly-tip will be cleared soon. Video taken 20th May.

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A video about the base of the windmill on Mitcham Common

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A walk around the Peace Garden at The Canons, Mitcham - a 3 minute video

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@Mad_AboutLondon I didn't, thanks!

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a ghost story set at Mitcham Junction

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Amazing drone views of Canons House! Who's seen the roof from above? https://t.co/olAddvCStF via @YouTube

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Video about the swords discovered at the Anglo Saxon cemetery in Mitcham https://t.co/feGqbh8o5i 3m 48s - a graphic presentation created with @NotebookLM #StGeorgesDay

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Do you remember the GT40 LeMans in the showroom at the Beacon Garage in Streatham Road, Mitcham?

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Bat survey on Mitcham Common - find out more and get involved

https://t.co/fxcXlUzLKA

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We have been informed that Merton Council has stopped its contribution to the Conservators. The council had been contributing £24,104 a year. As a result, there are now no local authority contributions toward the cost of maintaining Mitcham Common.

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interesting views of Mitcham parish church from a drone - from a video on YouTube channel "Dronescape London"

https://t.co/33cm0Y4V6m

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In 1913, 4000 poor children were given 4 hot cross buns on Good Friday. Some had walked 7 miles to the Merton Skating Rink in Merton High Street. Video is 2 mins without commentary. Read the newspaper articles here https://t.co/dkhVFjxSBE