Morden is a district in the London Borough of Merton. It is located approximately South-southwest of central London between Merton Park, Mitcham, Sutton and Worcester Park. Morden might get its name either from the British language words Mawr and Dun, or possibly "The Town on the Moor". Human activity in Morden dates back to the prehistoric period when Celtic tribes are known to have occupied areas around Wimbledon, but the first significant development in Morden was the construction of the Roman road called Stane Street from Chichester to London. The route of Stane Street through Morden followed the current A24, London Road up...more »