Poignant WWII memorial discovered on Carshalton Beeches bench
This bench has a memorial plaque dedicated to Godfrey Woolven who was killed during WWII. It’s a memorial that is in continuous use in everyday life. People often sit here waiting for the bus and it’s easy to miss the tribute, situated in Park Hill close to Carshalton Beeches Railway Station. Godfrey, aged 22, was […]
Old railings are all that remain of Battersea Dogs Home in Hackbridge
*Historical* It’s hard to believe that Battersea Dogs Home once owned large kennels in Hackbridge. You would have seen them when standing at this spot on the railway bridge looking towards what are now blocks of flats. The famous dogs home began life at Battersea in 1871, but due to a rabies outbreak in London […]
FOR SALE – see inside the 300 year old Rectory before it goes into private hands following 80 years of council ownership
*News* It’s a rare survivor of an intact English rectory and is a charming part of Historic Carshalton. In recognition of this it has Grade 2* listed status. It was owned by the church for many years before going into private hands. In 1943 it was going to be demolished but the Urban District Council […]
Sutton’s Thomas Wall Centre has starring role in hit BBC Drama Ludwig
This is comedian and actor David Mitchell, walking down the corridor of the Thomas Wall Centre in Sutton. The location was used for Episode 5 of the BBC drama Ludwig. The murder took place at a posh public school, and the program makers chose the Thomas Wall Centre as the backdrop. Here’s some pics. This […]
🎥 Video: What happens when you ask an AI movie generator to recreate classic Carshalton scenes? This 😂
We thought it would be fun to run some classic Carshalton images through an AI movie generator and the results are fascinating. We uploaded two static images and offered prompts to bring the photo alive. These are the results. 1. Prompt: “Create several elephants standing in the pond, with some birds swimming on the water […]
Sell out shows for Harry Hill and Chris McCausland at Carshalton’s Cryer Arts
*News* Carshalton’s community theatre once faced closure, and now it’s a thriving hub attracting some of the biggest names in entertainment. In January, comedian Harry Hill is playing in Carshalton for three nights (20 – 22 January 2025). It started off as one gig, but new dates were added due to demand. The TV comic […]
Take a day trip to the breathtaking Seven Sisters Cliffs – 8 mile circular walk
*Walks* This is a little bit further afield than our usual walks, but it really is worth the trip – the views at the Seven Sisters are breathtaking. These are a series of sea-eroded chalk cliffs on the English Channel coastline. They are part of the South Downs range of hills, situated in East Sussex. […]
🎥 Video: The Swans are Back
*News* Fantastic to see 3 swans back on The Wandle in Carshalton, since the final one was packed off to Barnes in the summer. Watch the swans swimming around at The Grove, along with some other wonderful bird life:
Tick Tock landmark at Sutton Railway Station
This modern clock is outside Sutton Railway Station in South London, and is one of the first things that greets you on arrival. Perhaps you’ve never really paid much attention to it, but I think the clock looks rather striking against the backdrop of trees. So now it’s time to hear a little more about […]