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Secret Carshalton posted in the group Say Hello
Welcome to Secret Carshalton – Good to see you. Here’s a brand new group. It’s a simple place for you to say hello. How are you today?
Why not share a pic, a story or an update about Carshalton.
Please note. The community groups are a new idea and still in development.
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Secret Carshalton posted in the group Preserving and Protecting historic Carshalton
Who remembers the old shop front of Ridlingtons in Carshalton High Street? Here’s a shot of the wonderfully retro price board… This was taken around 2015 – Have the prices changed much?
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It’s the little details that make up Carshalton, and we need to protect this at all costs. There’s railings that are hundreds of years old and their design and placement maintains the pretty place we see today. With increasing tarmacing across the area we are losing bits of identity. With the loss of the Fox and Hounds pub and ornate shop fronts…Read More![Profile Photo]()
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The site of the once much-loved and historic Fox and Hounds pub continues to be left to go derelict, having closed back in 2017. The original plans submitted were to demolish and build a square office block. These were of course declined. New plans were submitted and approved. These plans included the part demolition of the pub, though…Read More![Profile Photo]()
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So sad to see it this way
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Shameful that the building has been let to get to the state it is in, given its historic significance in the area. It is also an eyesore and the first impression of Carshalton when coming from the east. It would be amazing to see it sensitively restored back to a pub, or at least something else that serves the public. It would be disappointing if…Read More
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I’m glad this group has been set up. I think it’s been a disgrace to allow this building to be left to fall apart plus it is an eyesore in the village.
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Thanks for your comment, and I’m glad you appreciate the idea of the new group.
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With regard to the Fox & Hounds, it has certainly become an eyesore but does anyone know the truth of the situation? I heard that there are major problems with the foundations or structure of the building and no-one wants to touch it because it would be too expensive but I have no idea if this is correct …
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Thanks for your comment. Yes, I have heard about the foundations. It has a very large cellar underneath and this is known to flood in heavy rain. I’m not clear from a structural point of view how this would effect options for keeping the existing building, or constructing a new one – as of course they both use foundations of some kind.
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I’m with most people here in wanting it to be restored sensitively to preserve the outward appearance at least. Obviously financial realities need to be considered as well. Are there any official bodies that might be able to award some sort of grant to make preservation possible, I wonder?
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Something needs to be done about this to pressure the council to give the owners an ultimatum, preserve or sell on. They could even seize it after a period of time if not developed.
Such a shame as other places keep their charm and have strict regs on changing shopfronts. Sutton council don’t care.