Merton’s war history is set to be Carved in Stone thanks to the descendants of the borough’s First World War heroes.

As part of its Carved in Stone project, Merton Council’s heritage team will be hosting War Story Days where people can interview Merton residents whose relatives fought in the First World War or supported the local war effort.

There will be three opportunities to find out about the role of Merton residents on the Home Front, as well as the life stories of combatants through special talks, exhibitions and activities:

Saturday, May 23, 10am to 4pm: Morden Library, Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden.

Saturday, June 20, 10am to 4pm: Acacia Centre, 230 Grove Road, Mitcham Eastfields.

Saturday, August 1, 11am to 5pm: New Wimbledon Studio Theatre, the Broadway, Wimbledon.

Funded by an £80,900 Heritage Lottery Fund grant, the Carved in Stone project aims to explore the lives of Merton residents who served during the First World War, especially those commemorated on local war memorials and grave markers across the borough.

The project will ensure that details of the lives and experiences of Merton people during the First World War can be collected and recorded whilst information and memorabilia can still be made available by their immediate family.

Councillor Nick Draper, cabinet member for community and culture, said: "Carved in Stone commemorates those from Merton who gave their lives in World War One.

"It celebrates ordinary men and women - people just like you and me, from streets and a community that are still recognisable 100 years on.

"This is history brought to life in poignant detail. It’s excellent and your borough at its best. Please come and be part of it. "

To find out more about the Carved in Stone project and the War Story Days, visit www.merton.gov.uk/CarvedinStone.