Is the infamous ‘Grey Lady’ the ghost of a skeleton found buried under a tree?
A violent storm in 1974 pulled down an old tree, to reveal a forgotten skeleton. It was in an area behind the gatehouse (pictured above) at St Philomena’s school. Local school boys discovered the remains. Throughout the early 70s, in the residential area to the left of the picture below, one of the school children […]
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Hidden meaningDid Tom Humphrys eat himself to death? The mysterious 1742 memorialCarshalton Village*Historical* This is just one of the theories surrounding an unusual headstone in the ancient graveyard at All Saints, Carshalton. We’ll never know for sure how he died, but the inscription gives a fascinating insight… According to the report in an old book, Tom was a barber, most likely in Carshalton village. By all accounts, […]
Unsolved mysteryThe Forgotten Ghosts of CarshaltonCarshalton VillageCarshalton is now a bustling, busy and large village on the outskirts of London, and with a constant stream of traffic, but it’s not always been that way. When night comes, peace and quiet descends and the ghosts of the past come out and visit. Late at night when darkness has fallen, are you brave […]
Forgotten placesCarshalton’s last fire station – and the Superintendent who lived upstairsCarshalton VillagePictured above is Fireman Paulin – ready for action. He worked for the local fire service during it’s transition from Pound Street to The Square – where later he lived upstairs. You can still see the old building. It’s next to the old library in The Square. William Paulin started his career in 1897, and […]
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5 Surprising things about Riddlesdown Common
Riddlesdown Common is one of South London’s hidden gems. This circular walk, starting from the Riddlesdown Common car park and heading towards Whyteleafe Recreation Ground, combines history, nature and some surprisingly dramatic scenery. Here are five highlights to look out for along the way. 1. The Roman Road One of the most fascinating aspects of […]
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- Location of the volunteer fire service set up in 1867 and local wheelwright and Firefighter Tom Preen“It’s interesting that the logo shown on Preen Brothers advertisement in the Croydon Directory uses the letters SPQR. Those letters are used by the Roman Empire as Senātus Populusque Rōmānus in Latin, which translates to “The Senate and People of Rome”. I wonder, what can be inferred from its use by them?”
- Carshalton’s last fire station – and the Superintendent who lived upstairs“This is great. Thank you for putting this together. My great grandfather, William Paulin, was a wonderful man by all accounts.”
- Ponds in Peril: Sutton council provide an update“This council has to be held to account they have been consistently padding their cronies pockets for years and this is just the latest in a long line”
NewsFootie star on £240k a week scores a winner for Woodmansterne chippyFootball fans in and around Carshalton and Banstead might be closer to Arsenal and England star Declan Rice than they think, with a TikTok video showing the £240,000-a-week midfielder outside Woodmansterne Fish & Grill. Rice, who was born in Kingston upon Thames and has links to Banstead, is seen outside the takeaway on Woodmansterne Street, […]
Carshalton VillageIs the infamous ‘Grey Lady’ the ghost of a skeleton found buried under a tree?A violent storm in 1974 pulled down an old tree, to reveal a forgotten skeleton. It was in an area behind the gatehouse (pictured above) at St Philomena’s school. Local school boys discovered the remains. Throughout the early 70s, in the residential area to the left of the picture below, one of the school children […]
NewsExcitement mounts over sympathetic heritage makeoverThe people behind Nickel Support and Interestingly Different at Beynon Parade, are developing a building connected to Carshalton’s wartime history. The central spot in The Square is handily placed next to a public car park. The building was commandeered during ww2, as reported by Secret Carshalton, though for a long time it has been used […]- Carshalton VillageCarshalton’s last fire station – and the Superintendent who lived upstairsPictured above is Fireman Paulin – ready for action. He worked for the local fire service during it’s transition from Pound Street to The Square – where later he lived upstairs. You can still see the old building. It’s next to the old library in The Square. William Paulin started his career in 1897, and […]
NewsPonds in Peril: Investigation points to possible cause of water lossThe London Borough of Sutton has begun investigations at Carshalton Ponds after concerns over water loss. A council spokesperson told Secret Carshalton: “Our initial investigations suggest that one of the underground plugs where the water flows is damaged.” Further investigations will continue into next week. What the exact role underground plugs play is unclear at […]
Carshalton The GroveNostalgic photos capture The Grove in Carshalton in the early 1980sThese charming photographs offer a glimpse of The Grove in Carshalton as it looked in the early 1980s, when the gardens were a favourite place for a riverside stroll. Kindly shared by Tony Sawkins, the pictures show the water cascading over the rocks and the pond surrounded by mature trees and open grassy banks. One […]- Carshalton VillageDid Tom Humphrys eat himself to death? The mysterious 1742 memorial*Historical* This is just one of the theories surrounding an unusual headstone in the ancient graveyard at All Saints, Carshalton. We’ll never know for sure how he died, but the inscription gives a fascinating insight… According to the report in an old book, Tom was a barber, most likely in Carshalton village. By all accounts, […]
- Carshalton VillageThe Forgotten Ghosts of CarshaltonCarshalton is now a bustling, busy and large village on the outskirts of London, and with a constant stream of traffic, but it’s not always been that way. When night comes, peace and quiet descends and the ghosts of the past come out and visit. Late at night when darkness has fallen, are you brave […]
Carshalton VillageCarshalton’s Great Plague victims and the mystery Black Death gravesWe’ve been scratching below the surface of Carshalton’s gruesome past – and uncovered potential black plague victims in the grounds of St Philomena’s and the existence of Great Plague burials at All Saints. The Great Plague of 1665 The well-known local historian George Brightling provided details in his 19th century book. Inside there is an […]
Carshalton VillageThe old gothic-style doorway to Carshalton’s first Fire Station*Historical* There wasn’t much room for firemen, but behind these doors was stored a small wooden fire ‘engine’. The fire cart was a basic contraption pulled by horse. Handily placed to pump water out of the pond to deliver to the nearest fire. You can still see a similar fire cart on display at Bourne […]
