Beautiful Carshalton – stunning lit up buildings reflected in the ponds
You never really tire from the viewpoints around the historic Carshalton Ponds. You can spot the old coaching inn and local museum reflected in the water
Charming photo of passengers and staff at Carshalton Railway Station over 140 years ago
*Historical* This charming old photo is a lovely glimpse into the past. It shows people on the platform at Carshalton station going about their everyday lives. The people are smartly dressed. There are two men with top hats on the right, one has removed it. Who are they? Where are they going? There’s a young […]
Fancy a plunge in Carshalton’s very own freezing cold ‘Bagnio’?
*Historical* Bathing parties in Carshalton would be held in lavish surroundings, and the Bagnio on the grounds of Carshalton House was visited back in the 1770s by the influential writer Horace Walpole (pictured below). He built and lived in the beautiful gothic Strawberry Hill House in Twickenham. 🗝️ The Carshalton bathhouse was most likely designed […]
The 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 […]
Scenic Circular Walk to Banstead via the Little-Known Scratch Wood
*Walks* The stunning view above is a just a short distance from Carshalton. It’s one of my favourite hidden circular walks that very few people know about (until now). It’s around 4 miles from the start and you can stop off in Banstead half way, for a cuppa. Park by the small Lakers Rise recreation […]
Even on a Winter’s Day Carshalton is Photogenic
The historic Greyhound Hotel and Bar has a commanding view over the ponds. How come the water is so still? This is shot in a large puddle by the War Memorial. The trees provide structure and dramatic scale at this popular viewpoint. More about Carshalton
Views across Denbies Wine Estate, Ranmore Common and Polesdon Lacey
*Walks* It’s been a while since I’ve shared a walk, and this is one of the most spectacular. It’s about 20-30 minutes by car from Carshalton, but you can also take this 6-mile circular stroll starting at Boxhill and Westhumble station. So great for non-drivers too. 🗝️ This trail starts with a climb (if you […]
Wood-framed Wine Bar in South London built in the 1600s was a butcher’s for over 300 years
*Historical* This old and fragile wooden-framed building in Carshalton may have originally been the home of the parish priest. It is thought to have become a butcher shop as far back as 1660. 🗝 It went through several owners until 1905, when Edward and Emily Woodman took over. They were there for about 15 years […]
Large tree outside Costa has had to be taken down
😥🌳 Sorry to see this tree in Carshalton High Street has had to be taken down. Foliage always make an area look inviting. I took this pic quite recently as the familiar tree had caught my eye, and now it’s one of the final shots taken of this fine specimen – so seems like a […]