Services of remembrance are a time to remember the members of the armed forces who have died on duty since World War I. They take place around the country each year on Armistice Day (11 November), and on Remembrance Sunday (the second Sunday in November).

2024 events

Sunday 10 November

  • Nelson Health Centre, Kingston Road, Wimbledon
    Starts: 9am
    Attended by: Mayor of Merton (Cllr Slawek Szczepanski), civic representatives and the Royal British Legion.
  • Mitcham War MemorialLower Green West, Mitcham
    Starts: 10.40am
    Attended by: Deputy Lieutenant Chris Cotton, Mayor of Merton (Cllr Slawek Szczepanski), civic representatives and the Mitcham branch of the Royal British Legion.
  • Wimbledon War MemorialWimbledon Village
    Starts: 10.40am
    Attended by: Deputy Mayor of Merton (Cllr Brenda Fraser), civic representatives, the Wimbledon branch of The Royal British Legion.

Monday 11 November

  • Mitcham War Memorial
    Starts: 10.50am
    Attended by: Deputy Mayor of Merton (Cllr Brenda Fraser), and civic representatives.
  • Merton Civic Centre, Morden
    Starts: 10.50am
    Attended by: Mayor of Merton (Cllr Slawek Szczepanski) and civic representatives.