Morden Hall Park has housed snuff mills, hospitals, a magnificent rose garden, and numerous events ever since the 1700s.
The last private owner, Gilliat Edward Hatfeild, received the inheritance of Morden Hall in 1906 when still a young man, but he never lived there. He considered the more modest Morden Cottage to be more suited to his needs as a bachelor.
The wealth of the Morden Hall estate during the 18th and 19th centuries was dependent on its snuff mills. In 1700, the aristocracy of London were first introduced to snuff; by the end of the 18th century, practically everyone was using it.
To make snuff, tobacco is ground between two millstones into a fine powder. The powder was either left unscented or was scented with spices or floral essences. For an instant nicotine high that frequently caused them to sneeze, gentlemen and occasionally ladies would sniff pinches of snuff off the back of their palms
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Some quantities of very dark, potent snuff and a scented variation were also manufactured at Morden, although the majority of the tobacco was the most common brown kind.
During the First World War, Gilliat Edward Hatfeild granted permission for Morden Hall and its surroundings to be used as a convalescent home for troops and an auxiliary military hospital. He took a personal interest in the patients and frequently gave them punt rides about the grounds. Punts are long, thin boats with flat bottoms that are typically propelled by poles.
During the war, The Hall served as a hospital, mostly for women and children. The Salvation Army-run buildings were funded by Gilliat Hatfield.
Discover all types of wildlife, including marine creatures and uncommon forest species, in the locations under their protection, from the shore to the countryside. It's also a necessity to visit the 25,000 hectares of forest, 135 natural landscape areas, and more than 200gardens, all of which have fascinating tales to tell about the trees and plants that thrive there. With many unique types, outdoor plants are prominent. Roses, alpines, fruit and decorative trees, shade-loving plants, climbers, and fruits and vegetables are among the stock, which fluctuates throughout the year.
The National Trust utilises peat-free plants in its gardens, and the plants for sale here are cultivated in UK nurseries that grow seasonal, hardy plants outside of greenhouses that are artificially heated, in accordance with a sustainable peat-free policy. As a result, purchasing plants from here is a sustainable decision.
The first garden centre owned by the National Trust is located in Morden Hall Park Garden Centre, which lies halfway between Morden, Mitcham, and Wimbledon. Your gardening inquiries may be answered by the helpful, knowledgeable staff, and they can also recommend the best product for your requirements. The Garden Centre is surrounded by miles of walking paths, acres of parks, and animals on the site of the old estate's kitchen garden.
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