This year signifies the 80th Anniversary of D-Day, and the events of the Second World War have been in our thoughts recently.
The 26th of July also marks 80 years since St. John’s Primary School was bombed in the Second World War.
One of our committee members was a child at the school during that period, and you can read their memories of the event on our Stories page. It is an interesting insight into the hardships faced during a period that should never be forgotten.
After rushing around frantically buying last-minute Christmas food and gifts, why not take a break, curl up on the sofa and have a cup of tea whilst reading our newest article?
What do you know about Shirley’s past? In celebrating MORA’s 100th Anniversary, we take a look back in time with all the upheaval of the two World Wars and some touching letters in a Glimpse of Shirley’s Past.
Do you have a story or article about Shirley or the surrounding area as we would love to hear from you!
Send us an email to hello@mo-ra.co and share it with us on our stories page.
As we are getting ready to celebrate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee this weekend, why not join us as we take a look back at how we celebrated the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in Shirley in our latest article.
Do you have a story or article about Shirley or the surrounding area as we would love to hear from you!
Send us an email to hello@mo-ra.co and share it with us on our stories page.
Now that the nights are drawing in and the days are getting colder, why not curl up with a hot drink and read our article about the interesting way in which Morden Hall Park manages its meadowlands, by using some old-fashioned machinery in modern times.
Do you have a story or article about Shirley or the surrounding area as we would love to hear from you!
Send us an email to hello@mo-ra.co and share it with us on our stories page.
For a positive start to the New Year, read the incredible sequel to the Wartime Memories series of stories as more information is uncovered about Yellands through a surprising coincidence of events…
Do you have a story about or connected with Shirley? Send us an email to hello@mo-ra.co and share it with us on our stories page.
