Carshalton, All Saints
Address: High Street, Carshalton.
Map Ref: TQ280645
8 Bells • Tenor 11 cwt.
Sunday Service Ringing: 10.00 - 10.30 am
Practice: Monday 8.00 - 9.30 pm
Entry is via the tower door in the churchyard at the south side of the church.
History
All Saints’ was founded around 700 AD with the base of the tower being the oldest identifiable part of the present building, erected around 800 AD. The church was extended in the 12th and 13th centuries, with extensive work in the 19th century transforming the building into the shape seen today. The impressive interior decorations are the work of Sir Ninian Comper and date from the 1930’s and 1940’s. Most of the stained glass is by Kempe, and we are fortunate to have an excellent Father Willis organ. A ring of 6 bells was hung in the tower in 1804, with two Trebles added in 1845. They are all the work of the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, but sadly for much of the 20th century, the bells were little used. During the 70’s a legacy and fund raising enabled work to be done on the tower, the bells sandblasted and retuned by Whitechapel and re-hung mainly by members of the Surrey Association. They were re-dedicated on 22nd December 1979.
Transport
By Road: Church is at the far end of the village, opposite Carshalton Ponds, on the south side of the A232 going from Croydon to Sutton. Parking at west end of church is in 2 hour limited bays. These are watched by wardens so don’t use them for peals! Better to park in ‘The Square’ or ‘Brookside’ off the High Street at the east end of the church.
By Bus: Routes 157, 410,470 and 726 (hourly).
By Train: To Carshalton station and 7 minute walk, or Carshalton Beeches with a 15 minute walk.
Facilities
There are no toilets in the church, nor are there any public facilities!
There are two local pubs, The Coach and Horses is close to the church, and The Greyhound (Youngs), which has recently been refurbished and extended, provides plenty of space and serves a wide variety of food.