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Tree-mendous! New measurement finally announced for Carshalton’s giant tree

EXCLUSIVE Carshalton’s much-loved giant tree has been officially measured again – and the results show it has grown significantly since it was last measured more than 60 years ago. The...

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Oaks Park Tree and Heritage Trail

Free guided Tree and Heritage trail with visit to the newly-restored Bakehouse. Meet near the café. Organised by The Friends of Oaks Park

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Why isn’t Carshalton Railway Station on STATION ROAD?

We investigate the road that leads to nowhere. Through a variety of maps and historical commentary, we inspect the evidence surrounding whether there was ever

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Walks

There’s a woodland café hidden in the Surrey Hills – and you CAN’T reach it by car

This walk takes about 25 minutes to reach an unusual place called ‘Coffee in the Copse’ – it’s unreachable directly by car. At the secret

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Simon Figg
Simon Figg @ The origins of Carshalton’s largest commercial High Street building
July 30, 2026 at 2:34 pm
Yes, I remember the High Street as it was then. Cannot add details about the building but the shop to the right was owned by Deakin family as 'Gents Outfitters'.…
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