Footie star on £240k a week scores a winner for Woodmansterne chippy
Football 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, […]
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Excitement mounts over sympathetic heritage makeoverNewsThe 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 […]
Ponds in Peril: Investigation points to possible cause of water lossNewsThe 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 […]
Hidden meaningThis pub sign wasn’t always nautical – but what rare image was on it?Carshalton West StreetWhat’s in a name? The surprising back story of hope and romance in Carshalton. Something to cheer us on these darkening days… The Hope and Anchor is a popular pub name across the UK. It has biblical origins and comes from the Letter to the Hebrews (Hebrews 6:19), which states: “We have this as a […]
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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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- 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”
- Ponds in Peril: Sutton council provide an update“We can but hope that they find the cause. I assume no cars have been for a swim recently and cracked the concrete!”
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- 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 […]
- 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 […]
NewsPonds in Peril: Sutton council provide an updateLast week, residents were dismayed to again see the ponds almost completely empty, happening relatively fast and without warning. Today Sutton Council shared an update on social media. “The water from Carshalton Ponds comes from local springs that are seasonal and fed through into the ponds via a network of pipes. SES Water tops up […]- Carshalton West StreetThis pub sign wasn’t always nautical – but what rare image was on it?What’s in a name? The surprising back story of hope and romance in Carshalton. Something to cheer us on these darkening days… The Hope and Anchor is a popular pub name across the UK. It has biblical origins and comes from the Letter to the Hebrews (Hebrews 6:19), which states: “We have this as a […]
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, […]
SuttonWandletowns, Carwalton and other bizarre names once considered for the London Borough of Sutton in 1965Next time you see a London Borough of Sutton sign, consider that the area could have been called something else altogether. Secret Carshalton takes a look at 6 fascinating options that were once on the table… Let’s start with Carwalton… 1 Carwalton In 1965 the government wanted to change how London was organised. They decided […]
Carshalton VillageCarshalton garage commandeered during WW2Charles Henry Thatcher was the officer in charge of the Carshalton Auxiliary Fire Service (AFS) that operated from this lock-up in The Square, Carshalton. Charles won a medal for his service during the Blitz of 1940. But briefly, what was the AFS? The Auxiliary Fire Service was set up in 1938 as a voluntary body […]
NewsA Murder of Crows at Little Woodcote Estate and other Halloweeny happeningsThere’s no fireworks this year so we may as well make the most of Halloween. Here’s some bits and bobs during the spooky season 🧙♀️ Stone the crows As Halloween approaches, today at the Oaks Track on the Little Woodcote I spotted an inordinate amount of crows. Is that a sign that witches are on […]
SuttonThe story of the mysterious ‘Wizard Man of Sutton’Few local characters became as instantly recognisable as the ‘Wizard Man of Sutton’. For decades he was a familiar sight on Sutton High Street: dressed in flowing robes, wearing a skull cap, adorned with rings, and carrying a tall staff often topped with a dragon motif. Whether encountered in and outside shops, walking steadily through […]
30 minutes by carThere’s a woodland café hidden in the Surrey Hills – and you CAN’T reach it by carThis walk takes about 25 minutes to reach an unusual place called ‘Coffee in the Copse’ – it’s unreachable directly by car. At the secret cafe we were served by a friendly Polish lady who has ran the place for the last couple of years or so. The Surrey Hills location is surprisingly difficult to […]
