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
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 …
William Morris Factory Site by the River Wandle
After you leave Merton High Street, the Wandle Trail takes you past the former site of the William Morris factory. This post has everything you need to know about the …
Ram Brewery Wandsworth: London’s Oldest Brewery
The Ram Inn in Wandsworth is part of the original site of the old Ram Brewery. Beer was brewed here from 1576 until 2006, which made it the country’s oldest …