Brilliant Boleyn – The Artist and the Architects
Quick Links: The Artist / The Legend For those of you relatively new to Carshalton, you would never have seen the wooden Sculpture of Tudor Queen, Anne Boleyn at Church Hill. The empty plinth is where she once stood, and for nearly 50 years this prestigious sculpture has overlooked the site of Anne Boleyn’s Well. […]
Brilliant Boleyn – The Carshalton Legend of the Anne Boleyn Well
Historians believe that the Anne Boleyn’s Well in the heart of Carshalton village, was never named after the Tudor Queen, but is purely a mis-spelling of an earlier name. However, they are agreed that there’s a possibility she did visit. Quick Links: The Artist / The Legend Every aspect of Anne Boleyn’s life is controversial. […]
The World-Famous Rock Stars who Surprisingly Performed in Carshalton Park
We thought we’d look back at some of the amazing musical events that have taken place locally over the years. Looking back, which of these big names do you recognise… Goth-rockers The Cure (Friday I’m In Love, Just Like Heaven etc.) played at a Carshalton Park Open Air Concert in 1979, soon after the […]
Woodcote Green in Wallington was the First UK Garden Centre with a Drive-Through
Here’s a few bits of info about Woodcote Garden Centre. Back in 2015 it was winner of the UK’s Best Large Garden Centre, a prestigious Garden Retail Awards, under the stewardship of Chris Milan. He passed away in 2017 and this memorial was created in the grounds (pictured). Under his guidance Woodcote won […]
Historic 1943 Images from St Helier Hospital Brought to Life With Incredible New 3D Technology
These images are from The Imperial War Museum and show the work of Student Nurses at St Helier Hospital in Carshalton in 1943. Using 3D technology Secret Carshalton has given the images a new lease of life… You will need to press the play button to view images. You can click the expand button bottom […]
Bringing Old Carshalton Photos Back to Life Using Incredible New 3D Technology
Using new 3D imaging software it’s interesting to see how these old photos are given new life. From the Rector talking to the gardener in the grounds of Grove house, to the High Street and elephants in the ponds. Some work better than others, but it’s fun to view… © London Borough of Sutton […]
Hexagonal Penfold Victorian Post Box in Carshalton Beeches is Over 150 Years Old
There’s quite a lot to say about this old Penfold Post Box (as it’s now officially known). When it was first installed in Carshalton Beeches over 150 years ago, around 1866, it would have been painted green and gold. About 10 – 15 years later it became red. It’s a much loved but short-lived design […]