Artistic pamphlet produced when Little Holland House was first Grade II listed
Secret Carshalton recently came across some old publications related to Carshalton and this book caught our eye. Frank R Dickinson (1874 – 1961) lived at 40 Beeches Avenue in Carshalton Beeches and built and designed virtually everything to do with the house – all in an Arts and Crafts style. The house was purchased by […]
The oldest active clubs in Sutton – going strong for 70 years or more
Countless chairpersons and leaders have kept these groups active, spanning several generations – and incredibly they’re still going strong today. Across the borough, organisations like these are the beating heart of our communities. This is their age as of 2025 – and all are over 70 years old. So in reverse order, let’s go… […]
STILL GOT IT! Sell-out show for local drama club dating back to 1896
Sutton Amateur Dramatic Club has roots going back to 1896, and are the longest-running amateur dramatics group in Greater London. Their latest production told the stories of people affected by the second-world war in Carshalton. Ian Akhurst, above, plays the BBC news announcer. The show ran from 20 to 22 March 2025 and was held […]
What was inside Carshalton’s lost 1877 Time Capsule?
It’s a mystery. What’s happened to two time capsules said to be stored within the wall of an old Barclays Bank. Lynne Mills, a local resident said “I used to go to barclays bank in Carshalton High Street every day for the company I worked for, and in the wall there were 2 time capsules […]
The mysterious tudor wall hidden inside a Sutton shop
This is part of an historic preserved wall that’s over 500 years old and can be found hidden behind some carpets in Sutton High Street. This structure forms the party wall between Boots Chemist and Tapi Carpets (formerly Clarks shoes) at 101 – 103 High Street. It is unclear what type of building the […]
🎥 Video: Wow! More old photos rendered by AI – providing staggering results
When it comes to image processing, AI is a powerful tool. Whether we like it or not, it’s here to stay. The results when converting old static images is truly staggering. Yes it’s not perfect, but it certainly goes some way to recreating what life was like many years ago. Scroll down to see some […]
Famous therapy cat who died at Hackbridge Kennels in 1949 was awarded rare military medal
This brave black and white cat served for the Royal Navy on HMS Amethyst in 1949, and enjoyed his final days in the comfort of Hackbridge Kennels and Cattery. Simon has the honour of being the ONLY CAT to have ever received the Dickin Medal, which says: “For Gallantry. We also serve” This is the […]
Europe’s biggest camera distributor developed Carshalton
“Roll up, roll up, get yourself the latest camera! There’s a camera especially for you madam, a camera for you sir and even a special camera for young people” – That’s how one Victorian salesman may have plied his trade, and it paid for the development of an historic Carshalton landmark – Honeywood house. Here’s the story […]
Carnage in Carshalton – hedge butcher strikes again!
*NEWS* This is the tranquil Memorial Garden in the heart of Carshalton. It is a popular place to sit, and events are often held here. But now the beautiful hedges that surround the garden have been cut very short, and in a seemingly haphazard fashion – creating an ugly appearance. Update: see an explanation from […]