All Saints priest is one of the earliest images of a Carshalton resident
This is Walter Gaynesford. He became the priest of All Saints church when he was about 30 years old – over a staggering 500 years ago. As well as being one of the very first images of a Carshalton resident, it’s also the first known image of an All Saints priest. We do know a […]
The 300 year old outbuilding that was an orangery for a palace never built
*Historical* This wonderful 300 year old orangery in the heart of Carshalton, was an outbuilding for a grand palace that was never built. An orangery was a place to grow exotic fruit trees. The huge main house was planned for Carshalton Park. Paid for by Sir Thomas Scawen and designed by Venician-born architect […]
Carshalton’s very own Coat of Arms – explained in our QUICK Interactive Guide
Our Coat of Arms were granted by the College of Arms on 14 May 1952 for Carshalton Urban District Council. It features illustrations representing prominent parts of Carshalton history The coat of arms fell into disuse in 1965 when the London Borough of Sutton was formed. Click any of the black buttons to find out […]
Carshalton’s Grade 2 purpose-built council offices used for less than 20 years
This ornate building in Carshalton Square was completed in 1908 and funded by the Carshalton Urban District Council, which had formed back in 1894. The area was once the grounds of All Saints Church, and close to the site of the long-since demolished Deer-keepers Lodge – being a stone’s throw from the old boundary of […]
Who is the mystery character that shows up in so many old Carshalton photos?
Weird. There is a mystery man that shows up in all the old Carshalton photos. Have you spotted him? Who can he be? He wears a Boater hat and is always there in the centre of the photo, posing for all to see. Perhaps he’s a friend of the photographer who’s been busily taking snaps […]
The Carshaltonian that changed TIME
*Historical* Spare a thought that 270 years ago, the New Year didn’t start until the end of March. It was thanks to a previous owner of Carshalton House, that the new year now starts on 1 January. Lawyer Sir Philip Yorke, later Lord Chancellor and first Earl of Hardwicke enjoyed Carshalton House as his country […]
A sneak peek around Carshalton’s quirky stone Hermitage
Join us for a brief pictorial tour around Carshalton’s very own Hermitage, plus a few facts and figures. This quirky place stands in the grounds of St Philomena’s school, and was most likely built in the early 18th century by Sir John Fellowes. Sometimes wealthy homeowners would employ someone to impersonate a hermit, to entertain […]
Discover the last remaining independent Antique Dealer
Until recently, there were two independent antique shops in the village. Being such an historic area, Carshalton is well suited to this type of trade. However, we’re now down to the last remaining antique dealer, and Secret Carshalton popped in to meet Tony, and enjoy his wonderful shop – Collectors Corner. Tony, the owner of […]
Railway station history and the council owned Steam Locomotive
*Historical* Here’s some facts and figures about Carshalton Railway Station. It was rebuilt in 1902, and still features the distinctive logo of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway above the entrance. The original 1868 station was a simple wood clad structure. It’s likely that at this time money was tight. The reason being, that […]