Are you Interested in the History of New Malden, Old Malden, Coombe and the Surrounding Area?
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OK so who are we? For that, you need to know about the 'Borough of Maldens and Coombe'
The area known as the Maldens And Coombe covers four distinct districts. These are in order of age,
(Old) Malden, Coombe, Kingston Vale and New Malden
Both Malden and Coombe appear in the Domesday Book (1086) (as Meldone and Cumbe), but their history dates back earlier. Kingston Vale, previously known as Kingston Bottom, dates back to at least 1791, whilst New Malden came into existence in 1850.
New Malden became a Local Government District in December 1866 under the Local Government Act.
After efforts by Kingston to include Coombe and New Malden in their borough, New Malden became an Urban District in January 1895, adding Coombe and Kingston Vale later in the month, and (Old) Malden in February, thus becoming The Maldens and Coombe Urban District.
In June 1935 the Urban District applied for a Royal Charter of Incorporation as a borough, and received the document in September 1936 from the Lord Mayor Of London.
The borough was abolished in 1965 as a result of the London Government Act 1963 and the area became part of the Royal Borough Of Kingston Upon Thames on 1st April 1965.
The Maldens & Coombe Heritage Society (MACHS), a non-funded body comprised of volunteers, was formed in 2012 to research the local history of the area. Originally conceived by Mary Clark and founded by a number of like-minded volunteers who came together at Chicco's under the C.I. Tower one Saturday afternoon, it catalogues and archives documents, photographs, and records resident's recollections of events which happened in and around New Malden particularly during 'the blitz' in World War II. Buildings of significant historical interest are documented, especially those of town merit, such as the original town hall in which Waitrose now resides. The facade remains as it once was.
The Society is working towards archiving photos and documents producing booklets for the community and also giving walks, talks and workshops on local history to the local schools.
For those wanting to know about the growth of New Malden, the bombing of New Malden, the truth about the bees then you will find links and buttons to assist you. It is the same for 2023 meetings; or our archived material, our publications and 'stuff' to purchase- there will be drop downs or buttons below.
If you have any questions you want answered, please contact us on the contact form- see button below.
We hope you find something of interest.
OK so who are we? For that, you need to know about the 'Borough of Maldens and Coombe'
The area known as the Maldens And Coombe covers four distinct districts. These are in order of age,
(Old) Malden, Coombe, Kingston Vale and New Malden
Both Malden and Coombe appear in the Domesday Book (1086) (as Meldone and Cumbe), but their history dates back earlier. Kingston Vale, previously known as Kingston Bottom, dates back to at least 1791, whilst New Malden came into existence in 1850.
New Malden became a Local Government District in December 1866 under the Local Government Act.
After efforts by Kingston to include Coombe and New Malden in their borough, New Malden became an Urban District in January 1895, adding Coombe and Kingston Vale later in the month, and (Old) Malden in February, thus becoming The Maldens and Coombe Urban District.
In June 1935 the Urban District applied for a Royal Charter of Incorporation as a borough, and received the document in September 1936 from the Lord Mayor Of London.
The borough was abolished in 1965 as a result of the London Government Act 1963 and the area became part of the Royal Borough Of Kingston Upon Thames on 1st April 1965.
The Maldens & Coombe Heritage Society (MACHS), a non-funded body comprised of volunteers, was formed in 2012 to research the local history of the area. Originally conceived by Mary Clark and founded by a number of like-minded volunteers who came together at Chicco's under the C.I. Tower one Saturday afternoon, it catalogues and archives documents, photographs, and records resident's recollections of events which happened in and around New Malden particularly during 'the blitz' in World War II. Buildings of significant historical interest are documented, especially those of town merit, such as the original town hall in which Waitrose now resides. The facade remains as it once was.
The Society is working towards archiving photos and documents producing booklets for the community and also giving walks, talks and workshops on local history to the local schools.
