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 […]
Carshalton Pub Crawl Mug celebrates historic anniversary
This illustrated mug highlights all 9 Carshalton pubs still in business, and within easy walking distance of each other. It accompanies the Carshalton Pub Crawl poster and coasters. The mug was created by Lazystuff in 2019, and has now been on sale at the Honeywood museum continuously and exclusively for 6 years. Infact it sold out […]
Huge nostalgic photo covers wall of stylish cafe in Carshalton Beeches
*News* This massive print of old Carshalton Beeches can be found within Love Daniela – a tea room and coffee shop a stone’s throw away from the Beeches railway station. I recently wandered in for the first time and was rather taken with the interior, and what’s the word? Ambience. I’m sure you’d be impressed […]
Sutton Artist Samantha designs huge prints for display in Whitgift Croydon
These incredible illustrations are the work of Secret Carshalton member Samantha Foley. She’s a Sutton artist who is the brains behind Scene In London, an art studio based in Croydon. Her eye-catching work is on display at the Whitgift Shopping Centre in Croydon town centre. Samantha’s work has been stocked in prestigious galleries including the […]
Wayne Spiller shares his inspiration behind Sassis in the Grove coffee shop
*People* Arguably Carshalton’s most scenic coffee shop, we stopped off to chat with owner Wayne and find out why the cafe in The Grove park is called Sassis. What does it even mean? Well, let’s find out. Coffee-aficionado Wayne trained as an electrician, but at the young age of just 20, his passion for coffee […]
Introducing Kathryn Vincent from Long White Cloud Accounting
*People* Please offer a warm welcome to Kathryn Vincent, the newest member of the Secret Carshalton business directory. It was lovely meeting up with financial specialist Kath to have a chat about the local area. It was by this exact spot she first fell in love with Carshalton. Kath was on the London to Brighton […]
Stephen Wallace is a Professional Branding Photographer based in Carshalton
*People* Please offer a warm welcome to Stephen Wallace, the newest member of the Secret Carshalton Directory. Here’s Stephen pictured at the Grove. He loves Carshalton and in particular its pubs. His personal favourites are the Sun (for lunch) and the Hope (to take his mum). Stephen is a branding photographer, which means he’s a […]
Artist Jo Sharpe at the Old Stables of The Oaks Mansion
*People* Popped over to Oaks Park today to meet up with community artist, Jo Sharpe (and not forgetting Tilly). Jo has her wonderful art studio in the park, with light provided from the most impressive window. Colour is at the heart of everything Jo creates, and bright paintings on all the walls enhance the vast […]