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Honeywood Museum is an intriguing Grade II listed house next to Carshalton Ponds, predominantly Edwardian but with structural evidence which dates it back to the 17th Century. Opening times:Thurs, Fri, Sat 10am - 5pm
Address: Honeywood Walk, Carshalton , SM5 3NX
Contact: [email protected] Tel: 020 8770 42

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Whitehall Historic House is a Grade II* listed Tudor building in Cheam Village. Recognised as being a rare example of surviving domestic architecture, the house reopened in 2018 following a major NLHF refurbishement. Opening times: Thurs, Fri, Sat, 10am-5pm
Address: 1 Malden Road, Cheam, Surrey SM3 8QD
Contact: [email protected] Tel: 020 8770 5670

Little Holland House is the former home of Frank R. Dickinson, artist, designer and craftsman, who designed and built his home in the English Arts and Crafts style between 1902-4. Opening times: first Sunday of the month, 11am-5pm, or by appointment at other times for private group tours. Address: 40 Beeches Ave,Carshalton, United Kingdom
Contact:[email protected] Tel: 020 8770 4297

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04/06/2026

As it’s Volunteers' Week, we'd like to take a moment to say a huge thank you to our fantastic team of volunteers who make it possible for us to keep the museum going!
From welcoming visitors at our front desk, sharing knowledge about the house and its history, managing the lovely garden, arranging talks and children’s activities, and keeping the shop shelves tidy and appealing - these are just a few of the roles our dedicated volunteers fulfil.
We are so grateful to each and every one of you for offering your time to keep this special place alive for the people of Carshalton and beyond.
However, we always need more volunteers, and our goal is to have enough people to enable us to open for more days of the week.
If you would like to join us please follow the guidance on the poster below ⬇
We look forward to welcoming you! ☺️ 🙏

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☕ Make a day of it at Whitehall Historic House!After exploring the beautiful rooms, local history and exhibitions at Whi...
04/06/2026

☕ Make a day of it at Whitehall Historic House!

After exploring the beautiful rooms, local history and exhibitions at Whitehall, why not stop by Beans and Bloom Cafe for a coffee, lunch or homemade treat?

With a welcoming team, a lovely garden space and plenty of reasons to linger, it’s the perfect place to relax before or after your visit.

Visit Whitehall Historic House and enjoy a cosy cafe stop while you’re there. 🌿🍰

https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/digital-content/sutton-heritage/whitehall-historic-house

On this day in Sutton history, Sutton Railway Station first opened on 10 May 1847, as part of the London, Brighton and S...
10/05/2026

On this day in Sutton history, Sutton Railway Station first opened on 10 May 1847, as part of the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway line between West Croydon and Epsom.

Its arrival helped shape the local area, including the pubs, hotels and businesses that grew around Sutton and Cheam stations.

Discover the history of Sutton’s railway station pubs, from The Station Hotel to The Green Man:
https://pastonglass.wordpress.com/2023/01/26/pub-histories-railway-station-pubs-of-sutton-and-cheam/

Interested in local and family history? Discover Sutton Archives:
https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/digital-content/sutton-heritage/local-studies-archives-and-family-history-centre

On this day in local history, 6 May 1918, Private James Boyd was discharged from the army as medically unfit after servi...
06/05/2026

On this day in local history, 6 May 1918, Private James Boyd was discharged from the army as medically unfit after serving during the First World War.

His portrait was taken by Sutton photographer David Knights-Whittome and is now part of the Past on Glass collection held by Sutton Archives. Later research revealed that “James Arnold Boyd” was actually James Rutherford Hood Boyd, who had enlisted underage at just 16.

Discover the fascinating story behind his photograph, his identity and the hunch that helped uncover the truth:
https://pastonglass.wordpress.com/2015/09/22/our-brave-boys-the-coming-of-age-of-private-james-boyd/

Interested in local and family history? Discover Sutton Archives:
https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/digital-content/sutton-heritage/local-studies-archives-and-family-history-centre

On this day in local history, Richard Bernard Croft was born in Thames Ditton on 4 May 1900.This portrait of Richard as ...
04/05/2026

On this day in local history, Richard Bernard Croft was born in Thames Ditton on 4 May 1900.

This portrait of Richard as a Royal Naval Cadet was taken by Sutton photographer David Knights-Whittome and is now part of the Past on Glass collection held by Sutton Archives.

Discover more about Richard, his family and the local collection helping to preserve these First World War stories:
https://pastonglass.wordpress.com/2018/11/11/remembrance/

Interested in local and family history? Discover Sutton Archives:
https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/digital-content/sutton-heritage/local-studies-archives-and-family-history-centre

Experience the magic of spoken word at Whitehall Historic House! Join prizewinning local poet Sara Nesbitt Gibbons for t...
20/04/2026

Experience the magic of spoken word at Whitehall Historic House! Join prizewinning local poet Sara Nesbitt Gibbons for the launch of her new collection, And They Are Clapping, and enjoy captivating poems exploring community and nature. Feeling inspired? Sign up for our open mic by 2nd May to take part yourself! Audience tickets are completely free!

📅 Saturday 9th May
📍 Whitehall Historic House
🎟 Find out more at: https://events.sutton.gov.uk/event?id=338082

Sutton Council

On This Day | The Dickinsons at Little Holland House, 1904On this day, 28 March 1904, Frank and Florence Dickinson were ...
28/03/2026

On This Day | The Dickinsons at Little Holland House, 1904

On this day, 28 March 1904, Frank and Florence Dickinson were married at Little Holland House, moving into the house before the interior had even been fully completed.

A wedding gift of a Louise Bonne pear tree was planted in the garden, becoming part of the home’s living history. Twenty five years later, on their silver wedding anniversary in 1929, Frank marked the occasion by giving Florence a silver tea set made at the Central School of Arts and Crafts.

On 27 March, we remember Rudolf (Rudi) Vrba (1924–2006), Holocaust survivor, scientist, and co author of the Vrba Wetzle...
27/03/2026

On 27 March, we remember Rudolf (Rudi) Vrba (1924–2006), Holocaust survivor, scientist, and co author of the Vrba Wetzler Report, one of the first detailed eyewitness accounts to reveal the reality of Auschwitz to the wider world.

The date marks the anniversary of his death in 2006 and offers an opportunity to reflect on a life of extraordinary courage, intellect, and international significance.

In 1966, when he was granted British citizenship under the name Walter Rosenberg, records show that he was living in Sutton, linking our borough to his remarkable story.

During his time in the UK, he worked as a researcher at the Neuropsychiatric Research Unit in Carshalton, contributed to medical science, and published scientific papers while building a new life after the war.

We may not know his exact address, but archive records help us trace extraordinary lives through ordinary documents. Naturalisation papers, research records, and local collections all help piece together Sutton’s connection to global history.

Sutton Archives also holds an obituary from *The Telegraph* in the Local Studies Collection, showing how local collections can preserve links to world history.

The power of archives lies in these discoveries. Small documents can reveal remarkable human stories.

What stories are waiting to be found in Sutton’s archives? https://libraries.sutton.gov.uk/digital-content/sutton-heritage/local-studies-archives-and-family-history-centre

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Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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