Mitcham Collection

Holborn Military Hospital, Mitcham
The Holborn Military Hospital operated during the latter part of the First World War in the premises of the Holborn Union workhouse at Mitcham

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

Inside a tent on Mitcham Common, the home to two men, their wives, and fourteen children of various ages. Mr. George Smith, social reformer of Coalville, Leicester

Gypsy life inside a tent
Sketches of Gypsy life: inside a tent on Mitcham Common

Advert, Use Heolin Enamel Varnish & Paint, Hadfields (Merton) Ltd, Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey

Matthew Mitcham Australia London 2012 Olympic Games, Diving, Mens 10m Platform Stratford, London, England 10 August 2012 Date: 10 August 2012

Mrs Gladstones Convalescent Home, Mitcham (b / w photo)
3093390 Mrs Gladstones Convalescent Home, Mitcham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mrs Gladstones Convalescent Home, Mitcham)

Photograph of White Hart PH, Mitcham, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Collage of face on pictures of the pub

Photograph of Surrey Arms, Mitcham, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Queens Head PH, East Mitcham, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Fountain PH, Mitcham, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Photograph of Bucks Head PH, Mitcham, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Vintage paper bag, The Record Centre, Tooting, London
Vintage paper bag for The Record Centre, 3 Mitcham Road, Tooting, SW London. 20th century

Eagle House, Mitcham (b / w photo)
2774716 Eagle House, Mitcham (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eagle House, Mitcham)

Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham (engraving)
606360 Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham; H Saxon Snell and Son)

Defoes House at Mitcham (b / w photo)
3092105 Defoes House at Mitcham (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Defoes House at Mitcham)

CRICKET / MITCHAM GREEN
A village cricket match on Mitcham Green. Date: 1888

Merton CR4 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Merton CR4 3

Mitcham motor launch Border Pride No3 under way, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham motor launch Border Pride No3 under way, 1912

Mitcham launch, 1912. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham launch, 1912

Mitcham launch, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham launch, 1913

Mitcham launch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham launch, 1911

Border Pride No3 Mitcham Launch. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Border Pride No3 Mitcham Launch

Mitcham launch on slipway, 1913. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham launch on slipway, 1913

Mitcham motor launch, 1911. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham motor launch, 1911

Mitcham cabin cruiser internal view, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham cabin cruiser internal view, 1914

Mitcham cabin cruiser, 1914. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham cabin cruiser, 1914

Mitcham 35ft steel motor launch. Creator: Kirk & Sons of Cowes
Mitcham 35ft steel motor launch

Young children asleep at Mitcham Residential School, London, 1931. Infants asleep on camp beds in the Nursery, a rather bare classroom with a fireguard round the fireplace

The Recovery, a house for the mentally ill in Mitcham Green, Mitcham, Surrey, 1825. Mitcham is now in the London borough of Merton

Photograph of Bath Tavern, Mitcham, Greater London. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Corner on view of the pub

Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham
The entrance to the Holborn Union Workhouse at Mitcham erected, according the iron-work adorning the gates, in 1885. Date: Date unknown

Dining Hall, Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham, Surrey
A view from the rear of the dining hall cum chapel (also known as the Great Hall) at what is thought to be the Holborn Union workhouse at Merton Lane, Mitcham, Surrey

Holborn Union Workhouse Farm and Gas Works, Mitcham
The workhouse farm located near the Holborn Union workhouse, Mitcham, Surrey. Pigs feed from troughs while workhouse inmates stand nearby. A gasometer is visible at the left

Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham, Surrey
The dining hall at the Holborn Union workhouse in Mitcham, Surrey. The uniformed inmates sit at benches in segregated sections - the men can be seen at the rear of the hall

LCC-LFB Streatham fire station, SW London
Streatham fire station was built by the London County Council in the last year of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, before the name was changed to the London Fire Brigade

Major blaze at waste tyre dump, Mitcham, Surrey
Even though WW2 was over, the NFS continued until 1948. The London Region covered the Greater London including Mitcham, Surrey

Firefighters in action, Mitcham, Surrey, WW2
Firefighters in action following a flying bomb incident in Western Road, Mitcham, Surrey, where drums of amyl acetate were involved

Source Size = 3488 x 1640
Gipsy Life Round London: Encampment at Mitcham Common, 1880

Major blaze at waste tyre dump, Mitcham, Surrey
Even though WW2 was over, the NFS continued until 1948. The London Region covered the Greater London including Mitcham, Surrey

Major blaze at waste tyre dump, Mitcham, Surrey
Even though WW2 was over, the NFS continued until 1948. The London Region covered the Greater London including Mitcham, Surrey

Lavender Bouquet
Bottle containing Lavender Bouquet, the pure product of the flowers of the celebrated Mitcham Lavender Fields, prepared by Curtis and Company, Phamaceutical Chemists, Baker St, London. Date: C.1895

Holborn Schools Band
Boys brass band at Holborn Schools, Mitcham. The boys are posed in uniform with instruments. A large carriage is visible behind

Mitcham Grove, London
A child is excited by a dog who is excited by a flock of ducks at Mitcham Grove, formerly in Surrey but now incorporated in London -- the seat of Henry Hoare Esquire

Elderly women inmates over 90, Holborn Union Workhouse
A group of five elderly female inmates, all aged over 90, enjoy a cup of tea at what is thought to be the Holborn Union workhouse at Merton Lane, Mitcham, Surrey

Married Inmates Quarters, Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham
Married inmates quarters at what is believed to be the Holborn Union workhouse at Merton Lane, Mitcham, Surrey. This type of accommodation was reserved for couples both of whom were over 60

Laundry, Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham
Female inmates at work in the laundry at the Holborn Union workhouse, Mitcham, Surrey. Some women are using flat irons. Clean washing is piled on a table. A large press stands at the rear

Shoemaking Workshop, Holborn Union Workhouse, Mitcham
The shoemaking workshop at the Holborn Union workhouse, Mitcham, Surrey. Male inmates are at work making and repairing shoes for use in the workhouse

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"Mitcham: A Tapestry of History and Community" Step into the past as we explore the rich tapestry of Mitcham, a vibrant town in Surrey that holds countless stories within its boundaries. From the Holborn Military Hospital, where heroes were nursed back to health during times of war, to witnessing brave firefighters in action during World War II - Mitcham's resilience shines through. Imagine stepping inside a tent on Mitcham Common, where life unfolds for both gypsies and locals alike. The bustling atmosphere Fair in the 1930s comes alive, with laughter and excitement filling the air. Advertisements for Heolin Enamel Varnish & Paint remind us of an era when craftsmanship was valued. The echoes of history continue with glimpses into institutions like Holborn Union Workhouse and Mrs Gladstones Convalescent Home - places that provided care and support to those in need. And let's not forget Matthew Mitcham, whose name is forever intertwined with this remarkable town. As we delve deeper into old photographs capturing moments frozen in time, we catch a glimpse of community spaces such as White Hart PH, Surrey Arms, and Queens Head PH - gathering spots where friendships were forged over pints shared among neighbors. Mitcham tells tales woven together by generations who have called it home. It stands as a testament to resilience, compassion, and unity throughout its storied past. Join us on this journey through time as we uncover the hidden gems that make up the heart and soul of Mitcham.