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October 29, 2011

Merton Priory Land Transfer

29 October 2011 – Merton Priory Land Transfer The Merton Priory Trust welcomes the land transfer which brings the Chapter House and south garden into public ownership. We look forward […]

September 3, 2011

Merton Arts Trail Exhibition

Merton Arts Trail Exhibition in the ruins of the Chapter House at Merton Abbey Mills. This historic place, under the road between the Savacentre and the Mills, is newly open to […]

July 9, 2011

“pilgrimage”

9 July 2011 – The Chapter House was specially prepared by DS/JH for a highly successful musical celebration, attended by nearly 100 parishioners, part of a “pilgrimage” along the Wandle on […]

May 11, 2011

Magna Carta Tour

11 May 2011 – Magna Carta Tour: History buffs’ rare chance to see Magna Carta – see article in Wimbledon Guardian here.

May 2, 2011

Magna Carta

2 May 2011 – Magna Carta A replica of the Magna Carta will be exhibited at local churches and places of worship over the next few weeks to raise awareness of […]

May 1, 2011

14th annual service of Nones

  1 May 2011 – The Chapter house laid out ready for the 14th annual service of Nones. About 20 people visited the site, some expecting to hear the 14th ‘Friends […]

April 3, 2011

The Chapter house is being improved

April 2011 – The Chapter house is being improved by redecorating the surrounding walls, reorganising the displays of archaeological finds and the explanatory notice boards, improving lighting and signage. Shortly the […]

March 1, 2011

Historic Colliers Wood site should aim for United Nations backing

1 March 2011 – Wimbledon Guardian Historic Colliers Wood site should aim for United Nations backing

July 23, 2010

‘Merton Priory still in running for global landmark list’

23 July 2010 Wimbledon Guardian article ‘Merton Priory still in running for global landmark list’

July 14, 2010

Hidden History Under Sainsbury’s Car Park

Hidden History Under Sainsbury’s Car Park by KIERAN LONG Published: 14 July 2010 Merton Priory is not a landmark known to many in London. One of the most significant religious […]

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