Nostalgic photos capture The Grove in Carshalton in the early 1980s
These 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 […]
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Famous peopleFootie star on £240k a week scores a winner for Woodmansterne chippyNewsFootball 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, […]
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 […]
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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”
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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 […]
- 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
