Publications
Just Published
HERITAGE WALK (2024)
£ 2.00
This booklet describes a walk around the John Innes Conservation Area and identifies the main points of architectural and historic interest. It includes a map and index and commences at the Coach House in Melrose Road.
Just Published
HENRY GOODALL QUARTERMAIN: HIS LIFE, CAREER AND ARCHITECHURAL LEGACY (2023)
£5.00
Nicholas Burton has produced this long-awaited booklet for the Society on the architect who worked with John Innes to develop Merton Park into one of London's first garden suburbs. Very little exists elsewhere
on the life of this man and this publication will be of considerable local interest. Contains photos and some house plans.
JOHN INNES: HIS LIFE AND LEGACY (2004)
£5.00
Compiled by Neal Priestland, this book was written to commemorate the centenary of the death of John Innes in August, 1904. It charts the story of his life in business and as the "squire of Merton", and sets out how Merton Park today serves as a testament to his vision for the 'garden suburb' and how his will led to the creation not only of the John Innes Park but also the John Innes Centre in Norwich (and the formulation of the compost that bears his name). 104 pages with 50 photographs (many in full colour) and four maps.
Now available at only £5.
ELBOW ROOM: THE STORY OF JOHN SYDNEY BROCKLESBY, ARCHITECT (1984)
£ 10.00
Courtesy of Christopher Spencer, one of the co-authors, we have now restocked our supply of this outstanding book on the main architect responsible for the expansion of Merton Park in the later Arts and Crafts period.
Booklets
JOHN INNES AND THE BIRTH OF MERTON PARK (1865-1904) (1998)
£2.00
MERTON PARK: THE QUIET SUBURB (1904-14) (1998)
£2.00
MERTON PARK: THE EXPANDING SUBURB (1914-31) (1998)
£2.00
This series tells the fascinating story of the development of Merton Park. John Innes was largely responsible for the character of Merton Park as it is today — the fine architecture of many houses, the delightful roads lined with large trees, the holly hedges, and the parks. The two most recent booklets (1998) were edited by Judy Goodman, the authority on the local history of Merton Park.
LONG LODGE AT MERTON RUSH: 267-269 KINGSTON (1998)
£1.00
SPRING HOUSE AT MERTON: 205 KINGSTON ROAD (1998)
£1.00
DORSET HALL AT MERTON
£2.00
These booklets deal with the interesting histories of three of Merton's old estates and their owners. Two of the houses still survive. The booklets were written by the late John Wallace, architect, artist and local historian, and contain some of his delightful drawings of the area.
DORSET HALL 1906-1935): A HOUSE, A FAMILY, A CAUSE — VOTES FOR WOMEN
£2.00
The inspiring story of Rose Lamartine Yates, her family, and the women's suffrage movement in Merton and Wimbledon, which she led from her home at Dorset Hall in Merton Park.
Written by Judy Goodman.
"THE UNFORTUNATE INFANTS" : AN ACCOUNT OF THE BERMONDSEY POOR LAW INSTITUTION FOR CHILDREN AT THE OLD SCHOOL HOUSE MERTON, 1820-1845.
£2.00
Sourced from minute books of the period, this is a fascinating insight into the health, diet, education, and some later vocational training of children who were "outsourced" to Merton to relieve the overcrowding of their inner city workhouse.
Written by Judy Goodman, 1989.
MERTON PARK TREE TRAIL
60p
Leaflets, etc.
All leaflets are now free.
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Mains Under Merton
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Excavation 1981-1982, on the Site of Old Church House Yard
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John Innes' Original Road Plans
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Road Names 1867-1914
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Holly of John Innes
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Merton Town Trails -- Merton Park Conservation Area
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Postcard -- old Mostyn Road
Order
To order publications, please contact:
ALISON COUSINS
John Innes Society
166 Dorset Road
SW19 3EF
020 8542 6727
Free delivery in the Merton Park area. Cheques payable to "The John Innes Society"
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