Original Morley’s sign to go on display in new London Museum as iconic chicken shop celebrates 40 years

It has been announced today that the original red sign from the first Morley’s chicken shop in Sydenham, South London, has been acquired by London Musuem.

Officially handed over by members of the Morley’s team alongside Krept & Konan, the donation coincides with Morley’s 40th anniversary, a major milestone for the cult fried chicken brand.

Founded in 1985 by Sri Lankan-born Kannalingam “Indran” Selvendran – who moved to London from his native Colombo in the 1970s – Morley’s has grown from a single south London shop into a beloved high street staple.

The sign will be available to visit from 2026 as part of Our Time, a social space at the heart of the new London Museum which will feature dynamic programming alongside rich displays on London within living memory.