Can you smell that? Lavender. That classic scent has been wafting through Mitcham for centuries. Mitcham, a suburb just south of the River Thames, has been home to lavender fields for as long as anyone can remember. They say the soothing scent of lavender attracts peace and tranquility, and for centuries, people have flocked to Mitcham to enjoy its healing properties. Its air was considered so pure that Londoners would come to Mitcham during times of plague in search of respite. Today, Mitcham is a thriving residential community, but its lavender past is reflected in the names of streets and local businesses. You’ll find roads like “Lavender Field” that hint at the fragrant heritage of the place. At one time, many lavender fields were planted in Mitcham, and peppermint and lavender oils were distilled here. In 1749, two local gardeners, John Potter and William Moore, founded a company to make and market toiletries from locally grown herbs and flowers. Isn’t that incredible? Lavender even features on the Merton Council’s coat of arms, not to mention the local football team, Tooting & Mitcham United F.C. Its lavender past is a constant reminder that this place is full of history. So stroll through the streets of Mitcham and let the scent of lavender transport you back to the era of fragrant fields and healing air.
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Step through the grand wooden doors of the Central House of the Workers of Art, and you’ll be transported to