Bombs, beer and babies: Meet the last publican of Carshalton’s lost pub
EXCLUSIVE Time gentlemen, please!! This former drill sergeant knew how to get respect from his customers at the popular Kings Arms in Carshalton High Street. Mr Harlow (pictured above) was the publican at the old pub which stood where Co-op supermarket currently is. Sadly, during the Blitz of October 1940, a bomb was dropped on […]
🎥 4K Video: Hidden secret of South London pub
Take a look inside this Historic South London pub. The Greyhound in Carshalton has an intricate mosaic floor at one of the entrances. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the history of this old pub. Watch the brief video about it here: Did you know? The Greyhound name could date back as far as the 16th […]
The Landmark Trust considers The Old Rectory as its next must-stay location for holidays
The Old Rectory is a newly Grade 2 listed building in the heart of Carshalton Village. It’s a quiet South London location partly overlooking Carshalton Ponds. This beautiful building could soon receive a new lease of life thanks to the Landmark Trust.
The Wonders of West Street
This is a charming old street in Carshalton. In this post we’re gradually adding houses and history, so please check back as we discover and share more information. So, in no particular order… Nelson House 19 West Street The exact history is unclear, but it’s considered to be a place where Lord Nelson and his […]
For the first time in 5 years Carshalton House due to open to the public
*News* This huge Georgian house in Carshalton was built in the early 1700s. It’s currently a Catholic high school for girls called St Philomena’s established in 1893. For the first time in 5 years, the public can tour the private parts of the building. Carshalton House has a long and illustrious history, some of which […]
Springtime in Carshalton – Buildings, Bulbs, and Birds
Yes we’re getting poorer as a nation, yes, there’s not so much money to spend on our local environment, yes, new builds are increasingly dull, but on the bright side… let’s enjoy our spring flowers, wildlife and wonderful historic buildings. Join me on a brief photographic journey through Springtime Carshalton. At the top of the […]
Surviving 19th century laundry room is a reminder of how hard life once was
The simple task of turning on a washing machine was not a luxury available to the family who once lived at what is now the Honeywood Museum in Carshalton. Here’s a brief look at the old scullery… which is open to the public. In early Edwardian times you would need to use this big iron […]
Carshalton pub features unusual 1897 plaque relating to Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
*Historical* This South London pub has an old Victorian plaque screwed to the top of the bar, perhaps a remnant from when it was a butcher’s shop. Drinkers may have rested their pints on this often-missed brass plaque in The Woodman, Carshalton – a building that dates back to the 1600s. The Victorian momento reads: […]
🎥 Video: A closer look at this photo of Carshalton High Street in the 1930s
*Historical* We take a closer look at this incredibly detailed photo of Carshalton village – enhanced with stunning AI colourisation. From the Haydon Butcher signage to the old Kings Arms pub – see what you can spot. This video has been uploaded to the Secret Carshalton YouTube channel. As usual, please leave your feedback in […]