I remember that 'bandstand' at 3.00. In the mid 60's I heard loud music and walked to see a band called 'The Ajaes' playing there! First band I ever saw! Happy days!
Morden was mentioned in the Domesday book... And it has a rector not a vicar... In both respects unlike most of its surrounding parishes... And in the Fifties (I don't know about now) it was the most populous parish in England with three daughter churches , a kind of mini-diocese... And the rector (T.L.Livermore , a great friend of Billy Graham... We were really low church!) was a canon of Southwark cathedral... And Boy ! Did he ever know how to pull rank ! I played on that mound as a kid... I live in Canada now... But on a recent visit , my sister commented that children would not be allowed to play unsupervised in that park anymore Thanx for the memories
I was born in Morden. Loved the place. I remember tripping on shrooms and wandering around the graveyard at night scaring the life out of us. Good times
What an interesting find - the mound - Roman and late Iron age - presumably it's on clay, unlike the burial mounds in Sussex and Wiltshire in chalk. Loved the English bond brick work in the church. Lovely to see the brick exposed. I was reading how many churches of that period were made of brick but either rendered over or clad in stone. Again, presumable local clay made into brick. I wonder if the clay quarry is near by. I assume they had kilns on site to bake the bricks. Great video.
Thanks for the info Mr Vobes, the Clay would have been nearby as it formed much of the London basin to the north as opposed to the Chalk of the North Downs to the South. Interesting Sir.
I was born in Carshalton but lived in Morden until I was 16. I knew the park and the hill as we used to call it and when I was about 9 or 10 'me and my mates' decided we was going to investigate the hill. We turned up with old shovels and started digging on the summit, I think we dug a hole about six inches deep before we were tired and went off to the paddling pool that was close to the entrance. I suspect much has changed as I'm now 75 and live in County Durham but memories of Morden in my youth are still strong like paddling in the Wandle playing football or cricket in the Rec on Central Road and bike rides to Box Hill. Do kids do things like that these days? 🇬🇧
I left Morden at nearly 16 years of age in 1976. Went to Darlington and got an apprenticeship there. Left Darlington in the 70's. Left the UK in the 80's. The UK is lost!
still recall riding on it on our bikes in the 60s. Morder, isnt it German (Saxon?) for Murder? On the other side of the park, before the college destroyed it, used to be RGJones Studios where Stray, Bo Street Runners, Status Quo, Stones etc recorded their first material.
You are correct, Morden is Surrey and not a part of the sprawl that London has become. I was born in Morden (St Heliers Hospital) I June 1959 and laved in Morden for my first year or so. We moved to Edinburgh Court, Grand Drive, Raynes Park and lived there for about 15 years. I went to Hatfeild primary School in Lower Morden Lane which was demolished and replaced with a new building. Anyway the school backed onto Morden park and I must have spent hundreds of hours playing in the park. Including riding our bikes down the mound!! We would stay out until dark and then walk or ride back home for tea. I was also a member of the 4th Morden (Morden Park Scout Group), we had our hut in Bow Lane (more time in the park).
Ministry trainee at St Lawrence Church here. The church was remodelled in 1636, but as with many English churches, materials from the former structure were used in the process. The west window I’m told is Tudor. Also, the East Window is a rare example of the Decalogue that comprises part of the reredos is part of the window itself, which was actually just restored and preserved! Come have a look! :)
Brilliant! Used to ride cycle speedway on the track in the park for the Mordon Monarchs and we would often ride down that mound (must have been mad -no brakes fitted ). Thanks Marq for giving us the history behind it, we had no idea 😉
Thanks again, Marq! Through your efforts I'm realizing how lazy I am sitting on my duff in my office watching you go to wonderful places. I live in a lovely place myself but it never occurs to me to film it. I'll see what I can do and send one to you sometime if you'll forgive any content/filming/editing horrors as I learn how to do it.
I lived near Morden Park in my childhood and we used to ride our bikes down that mound! Forty years have passed since then, but I recall it being taller than it appears now with a narrower peak although that could a nostalgic childhood memory! The number of trees on it seem less now too. It’s a shame you didn’t get to see inside St Lawrence’s church, it’s a wonderful small church.
Road trip to Mordor (as I always referred to Morden)! I didn't know about the mound either and according to Wikipedia, it remains a bit of a mystery: A large circular mound in the park has been identified as a possible burial mound from the Iron Age, Roman or Saxon periods. Archaeological investigations were carried out in the 1950s although no conclusive proof as to its date or purpose were found. English Heritage believes that the earthwork was remodelled at some time into a belvedere, or viewing platform, with a spiral path to ascend it. Between 1960 and the mid-1990s a cycle speedway track sat alongside the mound, which was home to Morden Cycle Speedway Club. The track has since been demolished but it's still possible to find signs of the track's existence. A local Aero Modelling Club used the area South of the Mound on Sunday Mornings for flying practice.
I remember that 'bandstand' at 3.00. In the mid 60's I heard loud music and walked to see a band called 'The Ajaes' playing there! First band I ever saw! Happy days!
Thanks for sharing the memories.
Morden was mentioned in the Domesday book... And it has a rector not a vicar... In both respects unlike most of its surrounding parishes... And in the Fifties (I don't know about now) it was the most populous parish in England with three daughter churches , a kind of mini-diocese... And the rector (T.L.Livermore , a great friend of Billy Graham... We were really low church!) was a canon of Southwark cathedral... And Boy ! Did he ever know how to pull rank !
I played on that mound as a kid... I live in Canada now... But on a recent visit , my sister commented that children would not be allowed to play unsupervised in that park anymore
Thanx for the memories
Thanks Clive for the additional information. Really interesting.
I was born in Morden. Loved the place. I remember tripping on shrooms and wandering around the graveyard at night scaring the life out of us. Good times
Thanks for sharing those memories.
What an interesting find - the mound - Roman and late Iron age - presumably it's on clay, unlike the burial mounds in Sussex and Wiltshire in chalk. Loved the English bond brick work in the church. Lovely to see the brick exposed. I was reading how many churches of that period were made of brick but either rendered over or clad in stone. Again, presumable local clay made into brick. I wonder if the clay quarry is near by. I assume they had kilns on site to bake the bricks. Great video.
Thanks for the info Mr Vobes, the Clay would have been nearby as it formed much of the London basin to the north as opposed to the Chalk of the North Downs to the South. Interesting Sir.
Nearest clay pits and brick works was Mostyn Gardens, next to South Merton Train Station.
@@laurencerudham621 Many thanks for that info Laurence. Appreciated.
I was born in Carshalton but lived in Morden until I was 16. I knew the park and the hill as we used to call it and when I was about 9 or 10 'me and my mates' decided we was going to investigate the hill. We turned up with old shovels and started digging on the summit, I think we dug a hole about six inches deep before we were tired and went off to the paddling pool that was close to the entrance. I suspect much has changed as I'm now 75 and live in County Durham but memories of Morden in my youth are still strong like paddling in the Wandle playing football or cricket in the Rec on Central Road and bike rides to Box Hill. Do kids do things like that these days? 🇬🇧
Great memories and thanks for sharing.
I left Morden at nearly 16 years of age in 1976. Went to Darlington and got an apprenticeship there. Left Darlington in the 70's. Left the UK in the 80's. The UK is lost!
The mound is known locally as Plum Pudding Hill. At Lawrence’s Church’s foundations are Saxon
still recall riding on it on our bikes in the 60s. Morder, isnt it German (Saxon?) for Murder? On the other side of the park, before the college destroyed it, used to be RGJones Studios where Stray, Bo Street Runners, Status Quo, Stones etc recorded their first material.
Fascinating stuff Brian.
You are correct, Morden is Surrey and not a part of the sprawl that London has become.
I was born in Morden (St Heliers Hospital) I June 1959 and laved in Morden for my first year or so. We moved to Edinburgh Court, Grand Drive, Raynes Park and lived there for about 15 years. I went to Hatfeild primary School in Lower Morden Lane which was demolished and replaced with a new building.
Anyway the school backed onto Morden park and I must have spent hundreds of hours playing in the park. Including riding our bikes down the mound!! We would stay out until dark and then walk or ride back home for tea. I was also a member of the 4th Morden (Morden Park Scout Group), we had our hut in Bow Lane (more time in the park).
Thanks for sharing those great memories Steve.
Ministry trainee at St Lawrence Church here. The church was remodelled in 1636, but as with many English churches, materials from the former structure were used in the process. The west window I’m told is Tudor. Also, the East Window is a rare example of the Decalogue that comprises part of the reredos is part of the window itself, which was actually just restored and preserved! Come have a look! :)
Thanks very much Jacob for the extra information. I will now have to pop back and take another look.
I use to attack or defend that mound in the army cadets in the early 80s, i never knew it was anything like that. 👍
Brilliant! Used to ride cycle speedway on the track in the park for the Mordon Monarchs and we would often ride down that mound
(must have been mad -no brakes fitted ).
Thanks Marq for giving us the history behind it, we had no idea 😉
Many thanks Steve, what great memories.
Used to play there all the time, especially when we had snow!! Married at St Lawrences! My Dad still lives very near to the Park.
What great memories. Thanks very much for watching.
As you say ‘in the sprawl of suburbia’ there survive these gems, that’s pretty amazing!
Yeah, it's worth seeking out.
I work in the park, at the forest school, we call it Mt. Morden!
Mount Morden? I like that 😄
Thanks again, Marq! Through your efforts I'm realizing how lazy I am sitting on my duff in my office watching you go to wonderful places. I live in a lovely place myself but it never occurs to me to film it. I'll see what I can do and send one to you sometime if you'll forgive any content/filming/editing horrors as I learn how to do it.
Go for it Kirsten, there's always something to seek out in local areas x
I lived near Morden Park in my childhood and we used to ride our bikes down that mound!
Forty years have passed since then, but I recall it being taller than it appears now with a narrower peak although that could a nostalgic childhood memory! The number of trees on it seem less now too.
It’s a shame you didn’t get to see inside St Lawrence’s church, it’s a wonderful small church.
Great memories. It was a shame the Church was closed but I can understand why.
Thank you
You're welcome.
We need an in depth video of Carew Manor/Academy!!
My dogs love lepping all over this! Thank you
You're welcome Marie.
We used to call this Devil's hill as kids.
Thanks for that info.
Nice tree. Big long branches.Gosh,Romans.
Road trip to Mordor (as I always referred to Morden)! I didn't know about the mound either and according to Wikipedia, it remains a bit of a mystery:
A large circular mound in the park has been identified as a possible burial mound from the Iron Age, Roman or Saxon periods. Archaeological investigations were carried out in the 1950s although no conclusive proof as to its date or purpose were found. English Heritage believes that the earthwork was remodelled at some time into a belvedere, or viewing platform, with a spiral path to ascend it. Between 1960 and the mid-1990s a cycle speedway track sat alongside the mound, which was home to Morden Cycle Speedway Club. The track has since been demolished but it's still possible to find signs of the track's existence. A local Aero Modelling Club used the area South of the Mound on Sunday Mornings for flying practice.
What he said :)
Hi Sir, thanks for the vedio