The Hidden House on the Hill with Britain’s RICHEST History – in Beddington
This once grand home stands on a high point in Beddington, it would have had panoramic views over fields and the River Wandle below. In 1906 there was a large bowling green in front. It’s still standing and is situated on The Brandries, off Guy Road in Beddington. 🗝 Brick built, possibly in the early […]
Kings and Queens of Carshalton – Uncovering 500 years of Royal visits and connections
This is the famous well in the heart of Carshalton village that may be named after Tudor Queen, Anne Boleyn. She possibly stopped at Carshalton, perhaps on the way to Carew Manor in Beddington, where she met King Henry VIII for four days of ‘pleasure’. From Diana, Princess of Wales to the Duke and Duchess […]
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. […]
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 […]