The London Borough of Morden is located in south London. It has a population of approximately 200,000 people and has a long history of light industry and craftsmanship. William Morris – founder of the Arts and Crafts movement – had his factory at Merton Abbey and the founder of the Liberty department store, a byword for taste and style, also maintained a silk works at nearby Abbey Mills.

Admiral Lord Nelson had his country home in Merton, and by 1900 it was still a farming community with a population of just 1,000. However, the introduction of buses, trams and rail links that connected Merton to central London caused the area’s population to grow to more than 12,000 by 1930 – a trend which continued after the war.

Attractions in the Merton area include Merton Abbey Mills, a market located in the former silk printing works, the Wandle Trail and the Beverley Brook Walk, which takes you through some of London’s finest scenery. Van hire is available in the Merton area; most types of rental van are on offer:

• Medium / short wheelbase vans - e.g. Ford Transit, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renault Trafic, Volkswagen Transporter
• Small vans - e.g. Vauxhall Combo, Ford Transit Connect, VW Caddy
• Large / long wheelbase vans - e.g. Mercedes Sprinter XLWB, Ford Transit LWB, Renault Master, LDV Maxus
• Luton vans & box vans (3.5 tonne / 3.5t).