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Photograph © Man Vyi
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Merton Abbey Mills Waterwheel
Location
Grid reference: TQ 264 699
OS sheet: 176
Postcode: SW19 2RD
Close to the roundabout at the entrance to the superstore, off A24.
The waterwheel was used for washing fabric in the river as part of the textile manufacturing process
at the Liberty Silk Works. Now restored and again turning to drive a potter's wheel, a lathe, a heat pump
and to generate some electricity. Books and postcards on sale. Market at weekends.
Opening times 2016
All year, Saturdays, Sundays & bank holidays, 10.00-17.00. Other times by appointment.
National Mills Weekend opening times 2016
Saturday & Sunday, 10.00-17.00.
Contact
Market office, tel. 020 8543 9608.
Web site
http://www.mertonabbeymills.org.uk/
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