Carshalton’s Great Plague victims and the mystery Black Death graves

We’ve been scratching below the surface of Carshalton’s gruesome past – and uncovered potential black plague victims in the grounds of St Philomena’s and the existence of Great Plague burials at All Saints. The Great Plague of 1665 The well-known local historian George Brightling provided details in his 19th century book. Inside there is an […]

The vinyl destination – Carshalton’s best kept secret

Tucked away along Old Watercress Walk – a name steeped in Carshalton’s history – Logo Fiasco Records is an achingly cool vintage treasure trove for anyone with a passion for vinyl. This is the kind of place you don’t stumble upon by accident; you make a point of visiting. And it’s worth the trip. Owner […]

Father Christmas float schedule announced – road by road

It’s always exciting to hear the Christmas music blaring out as the Rotary Club of Carshalton Park float approaches your house. Here’s the full road list across Wallington and Carshalton, with dates – so have your cash or card ready to make a donation, or make a donation now. Is your road on the list? […]

Long-lost Wallace House and the victorian soup kitchen

*Historical* This is Wallace House that stood off Pound Street in Carshalton. It was lived in by the sisters known locally as ‘The Misses Wallace’. The two sisters were highly regarded as in the 1880s they set up a special ‘soup kitchen’ to help the poor of the district. Carshalton experienced poverty and social disparity, characteristic […]

Rare 55-million-year-old fossil discovered in Carshalton

EXCLUSIVE This incredible find reveals the small creatures fossilised beneath our feet — water dwellers that lived here millions of years ago. Carshalton’s oldest residents, if you like. The area on the corner of Butter Hill and Mill Lane was once an oyster bed, at a time when, incredibly, parts of Carshalton were submerged beneath […]

The highest point on the South Downs

*Walks* From the Ditchling Beacon car park, perched high on the South Downs near Brighton, head to the trig point. It’s a short but beautifully scenic walk. Stepping out at the corner of the car park, you follow a well-worn chalk path that gently rises along the crest of the downs. Within a few minutes, the […]

Popular local event takes a break

*News* The Carshalton Frost Fair has long been a highlight of the local Christmas calendar — but this year, organisers have decided to take a break. The event, which usually sells out, is run by EcoLocal with the help of over 80 volunteers. On their website, the organisers explained: “We have decided to have a […]