The Forgotten Ghosts of Carshalton
Carshalton is now a bustling, busy and large village on the outskirts of London, and with a constant stream of traffic, but it’s not always been that way. When night comes, peace and quiet descends and the ghosts of the past come out and visit. Late at night when darkness has fallen, are you brave […]
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. […]
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 […]