Why is the River Wandle called Wandle?
Some sources claim that Wandsworth was named after the river Wandle, however it is more likely to be the other way around, that the river Wandle was named after Wandsworth. …
River Wandle History
Wandle Industrial Museum in Mitcham
If you are interested in the history of the river Wandle, the Wandle Industrial Museum in Mitcham is well worth visiting. The museum is located a short distance from the …
Merton Priory Chapter House on the Wandle Trail
In the 12th century, a large church called Merton Priory once stood on the banks of the river Wandle. It was the size of Westminster Abbey, and was one of …
River Wandle History: What was the River Wandle used for?
The River Wandle was known for its famous brown trout, and for being one of the hardest-working rivers in the world in Victorian times. This post is all about the …
Elephants in Carshalton Ponds from a Travelling Circus in 1901
Did you know there were once elephants in Carshalton Ponds? In the early 1900s, the Lord George Sanger’s Circus visited a number of in towns in Surrey including Dorking, Redhill …