The Auschwitz escapee who saved thousands and worked at the long-lost Medical Research Council in Carshalton
*Historical* This road at Carshalton On The Hill led to the site of a medical research facility. It was at Wellfield Gardens to be exact – a road named after the nearby wood and the original lane leading to the Medical Research Council. This location has a fascinating history and it’s where Rudolf Vrba once […]
Doctor Who Tardis Special – Step back in time as we seek out the lost Police Boxes of Carshalton and Sutton
*Historical* As the new series of Doctor Who hits our screens, we take a look across Carshalton and the borough of Sutton to seek out the locations of the lost blue Police Boxes. Step back in time with Secret Carshalton… This is not a comprehensive list, and is just for fun. If we’ve missed […]
Bombs, beer and babies: Meet the last publican of Carshalton’s lost pub
EXCLUSIVE Time gentlemen, please!! This former drill sergeant knew how to get respect from his customers at the popular Kings Arms in Carshalton High Street. Mr Harlow (pictured above) was the publican at the old pub which stood where Co-op supermarket currently is. Sadly, during the Blitz of October 1940, a bomb was dropped on […]
🎥 4K Video: Hidden secret of South London pub
Take a look inside this Historic South London pub. The Greyhound in Carshalton has an intricate mosaic floor at one of the entrances. It’s a fascinating glimpse into the history of this old pub. Watch the brief video about it here: Did you know? The Greyhound name could date back as far as the 16th […]
The Wonders of West Street
This is a charming old street in Carshalton. In this post we’re gradually adding houses and history, so please check back as we discover and share more information. So, in no particular order… Nelson House 19 West Street The exact history is unclear, but it’s considered to be a place where Lord Nelson and his […]
Surviving 19th century laundry room is a reminder of how hard life once was
The simple task of turning on a washing machine was not a luxury available to the family who once lived at what is now the Honeywood Museum in Carshalton. Here’s a brief look at the old scullery… which is open to the public. In early Edwardian times you would need to use this big iron […]
Carshalton pub features unusual 1897 plaque relating to Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee
*Historical* This South London pub has an old Victorian plaque screwed to the top of the bar, perhaps a remnant from when it was a butcher’s shop. Drinkers may have rested their pints on this often-missed brass plaque in The Woodman, Carshalton – a building that dates back to the 1600s. The Victorian momento reads: […]
🎥 Video: A closer look at this photo of Carshalton High Street in the 1930s
*Historical* We take a closer look at this incredibly detailed photo of Carshalton village – enhanced with stunning AI colourisation. From the Haydon Butcher signage to the old Kings Arms pub – see what you can spot. This video has been uploaded to the Secret Carshalton YouTube channel. As usual, please leave your feedback in […]
The Sanger’s travelling circus elephants that stopped off at Carshalton and Ewell
*Historical* We’ve always been fascinated by this timeless photo of circus animals at Carshalton Ponds, so we’ve delved a little deeper into the history of this image, along with a similar photo taken at the Horse Pond in Ewell. Both shots are enhanced with stunning AI colourisation Many locals had gathered to watch the spectacle […]