Rebuild.
Merton Hall is remodelled after the death of the 3rd Baron and his wife Matilda in there London home in April 1831, .

Edward Fitzgerald.
Edward Fitzgerald dies at Merton Rectory on the 14th June.A guest of the Rev,George Crabbe .

Rectory.
Merton rectory is built.

Stone Laid.
April. A foundation stone is laid at Wayland Hall, Watton, and laid by Lady Walsingham. the hall was opened on November 3rd

1st Exhibition.
September. The first exhibition of the Wayland Agricultural Society was held at Watton, under the presidency of Lord Walsingham.

Coming of age.
July. The scene in Merton park, rejoicing with some 700 people on the coming of age of the Hon, Thomas degrey, a pavilion was erected near the famous Merton Oak. Fireworks concluded the day.

Walsinghams Ball.
July 30th. Lord & Lady Walsingham gave a ball to 150 tenants on the Merton estate.

Cricket.
August , Merton Hall v Woods II. A win for Woods II.

Prince arrives.
November. The Prince of Wales arrived at Merton on a visit to Lord Walsingham.

Jubilee Festivities.
June 25th. Under the direction of Mr Henry woods estate agent For Lord Walsingham, Gave all Labourers a half day holiday, along with there wives and children. For the celebrations of the queens Jubilee. All met at Home farm Merton at 2pm for the first event, A cricket match held between Married and Single, Other events included Flat races & jumping in sacks, Followed at 6pm by a meat supper with a toast to the health of the Queen, Rev A M Reed presided at the head of the table. Rev Reed also acted as judge of the sports during the day. Later Jubilee medals were distributed to the children. Flights of rockets were sent up, under the supervision of Mr C Ames.

Two good bags in Merton.
December30th.. Lord Walsingham killed on his Merton estate 185 woodpigeons to his own gun, the birds offering good shots over very tall trees.

Wedding.
August 15th.. The Marriage of Rev'd Charles Kent and his bride Miss Edith Cunningham at St Anselm, Mayfair

Harvest Festival.
October 10th.. At the Parish Church the harvest festival thanks giving was held. Mr George Barrell, head game keeper at the Hall, was responsible for some beautiful decorations. An overflowing congregation in the evening when the Rector preached the harvest sermon. Mr Basil Crane was at the organ. The collection went to the Norfolk & Norwich Hospital.

Welcome Home.
October.. Rev'd Kent and Mrs Kent , return home and were invited to the recreation room, where they received an enthusiastic welcome from a crowd of parishioners and friends. Helen Matthews a small school girl, presented Mrs Kent with a bouquet of carnations.
Miss Emily Pease made a presentation of a silver inkstand, inscribed with a book containing the names 210 subscribers from the three parishes, Merton, Thompson and Tottington. Mrs Crane gave her services at the piano.

Council Build.
First Pair of Council Houses built at Merton Green.

Blenheim Crash.
April 6th. Bleneim IV L8740 YH- of 21 Sqn, Take off from Watton, While only in the air for a short time a few minutes later crashes into trees nr the Shell house in Merton Park. No survivors...

Blenheim Crash.
22-23 January. Blenheim IV N3553 UX- of 82 Sqn, Take Off from Bodney, Crashes almost immediately in Merton Park crashing into trees and finally hitting a brick wall, one survived, but later died from his injuries.

Pantomime.
February. Successful production Pantomime of "The Sleeping Beauty" by Merton Hall pupils at Merton Hall by permission of Lord & Lady Walsingham.
A cast of 20 young players, there were some fine talent revealed under the direction of Mrs Sutherey the school matron. was appreciated by a large audience.
The stage scenery and back ground of woodland settings were the work of the young amateur performers.

Fire.
January. Merton Hall suffers from major fire.

Car Crash.
April. 6 RAF service men and 1 service woman, crash into oak tree at deep drain it is believed that only one survived. The oak tree still holds the scars

Funeral.
Jan 1968 The Funeral of Hon Mrs Cythia de Grey, Wife of Hon Richard de grey.
Mrs de grey was the daughter of Mr & Mrs Thomas Hewitt-Myring of London, Richard & Cythia were married in 1925, there early married life spent in Mexico.
The congregation included nearly all the tenants and employees on the Merton estate.