St. Lawrence Church, Morden
London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5QT
Church members will welcome you to a tour of this historic building. There are several items of architectural interest including hatchments and the rare glass in the East Window which was restored by Holywell Glass in 2020. A self-guided trail of the churchyard with audio commentary on your mobile phone will introduce you to the fascinating stories of local families, particularly textile industries. There will be worksheets available for families with children. Don't go without sampling the refreshments in the modern church centre!
Timings & Tours
- Saturday 07 September:
- 1000-1700
- Sunday 08 September:
- 1300-1700
Location & directions
London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5QT
- Directions:
- Buses 80, 93 and 154 stop outside (South Thames College stop). Nearest Station: Morden South (Thameslink), Underground: Morden (Northern Line) 1 km. Parking very limited except in Morden Park and The George Harvester (both payment).
- Contact on day:
- John Myerson
- Telephone number:
- +447914161250
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
No access to first floor gallery for wheelchair users. Churchyard partly paved but rough grass in some areas.
Additional information
By the 1630s, the Garths were Puritans and St Lawrence church was wonderfully rebuilt in Protestant style – with no places for images of saints, or reservation of bread and wine. The 1639 gravestone near the Communion table, of a second Richard Garth has the inscription “Ecclesiae Amicus” (Friend of the Church) though expert examination of the brickwork below the East window indicates that this work was not completed until the late 17th century. There is a large Queen Anne coat of Arms preserved on the south wall, with an inscription above: “Fear God and Honour the Queen".
