The waddon ponds is the only place where the river wandle can be seen in croydon. Feb 12, 2018 previously written histories of beddington cc have considered the early history to be lost. Free half term activity at waddon ponds 23rd october 2017. Exit into mill lane and go left a corn mill was recorded in the domesday book. In 1891 there were 7 waddon families living in hampshire. Free half term activity at waddon ponds 23rd october. Throughout the book he meets quite a motley crew, including a poet, a philosopher, and various settlers, hunters, farmers, and laborers who offer him stories about the areas history. A brief history of waddon, which constitutes the western side of croydon from. Waddon ponds is currently closed as the present time falls outside of the opening hours below. Left into waddon court road then enter the park on the left. Waddon ponds, formerly part of an old estate of around 2000 acres, is now the only place where the river wandle is visible in croydon. Hampshire had the highest population of waddon families in 1891.
Although this book is text heavy, the text is not in large blocks. May 19, 2019 the total length is 12 miles long so it might be quite ambitious to walk it, but you could go some of the way. While in bangor researching the pond history, i found in the probate archives, the handwritten will of benjamin b. Waddon, croydon the western side of croydon, noted for its business and retail parks. Wandle park croydon 2020 all you need to know before you. Waddon ponds waddon ponds is a park just off the purley way, once part of the large estate of waddoncourt farm, and purchased by croydon corporation in 1928. Waddon ponds, croydon area information, map, walks and more. In the 18th century the local manor house at waddon court farm was so fashionable that nelson is supposed to have stayed there to fish the ponds. The idea for this book was sparked on a winters day in 2016 on the platform at bond.
Henry david thoreaus classic walden, or, a life in the woods is required reading in many classrooms today. A microadventure is an overnight 5pm to 9am adventure so lets define a mini adventure as a 24 48 hour adventure. The ponds are fed by springs which provide clean and clear water which supports a range of aquatic life and attracts many different birds, ducks and geese. Waddon photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. He was followed by philip dove, who was named in the same directory for 180911, and also in the croydon census returns of 1811. See all books memories of waddon read and share your memories of waddon itself or of a particular photo of waddon. The village lay in wallington hundred and until the 19th century. Waddon hill is a hill and the site of an old roman fort near beaminster, in the english county of dorset. Waddon ponds is a park, which was once part of the large estate of waddoncourt farm, and later purchased by croydon corporation in 1928.
Waddon ponds history today waddon ponds is the only place were the river wandle can be seen in croydon, although it used to flow from its source near the swan and sugarloaf, on the brighton road, through the grounds of the archbishops of canterburys palace and into wandle park. Waddon ponds is one of three main sites where the river wandle can be seen in croydon. One that can be enjoyed over weekends, snugged perfectly between friday nights and monday mornings, and provide a suitable smile inducing dose of outdoors time. Historically they were one of the original sources of the wandle, but over time as the course of the river has changed, the ponds have become set offline from the main channel. The geographical area of waddon extends further north than the political boundary of waddon ward. List of parks and open spaces in the london borough of croydon. The codes bring up web pages about the wildlife and history of happy valley and farthing downs. The wandle now continues underground, under the purley way road and into waddon ponds which, these days, are the first above ground evidence of the wandle. A sundial commemorates mr pescott row, who vigorously campaigned for the park. Pond extracted a healing tea from witch hazel hamamelis spp. The highest level ever recorded at the river wandle at waddon ponds is 0. This was about 16% of all the recorded waddon s in the uk. A local area guide to waddon places to go, restaurants, bars, cafes, property, schools and public transport. River level information for river wandle at waddon ponds gov.
Waddon ponds croydon, united kingdom park facebook. History of the ponds and the river wandle wandle valley. Thoreau takes the time to explore numerous ponds in the area, including flints pond and white pond. It is believed the church was founded in saxon times although the first record of a church building is in the domesday book of 1086. The most waddon families were found in the uk in 1891. Waddon ponds is an eight acre park off the purley way, next to john lewis, surrounded by housing.
Waddon is a neighbourhood in the london borough of croydon, at the western. It would seem that watney later sublet the mill to edward daniel, who was described as a miller at waddon in holdens directory for 1808. Feb 03, 2019 the church is steeped in history six archbishops of canterbury were buried in the minster. It is not known when the manor of croydon was granted to the see of canterbury, but it is thought of be before then end of the 9th century. Uncovering the secrets of londons forgotten waterways. It includes residences along pampisford road that are in south croydon. By 1910 waddon ponds was part of two estates and the site was purchased by croydon corporation in 1928 after the owners of the estates. Riverside walk with swans, meadows and nelsons fishing pond.
Waddon s name was first recorded in the twelfth century and derives from old english words meaning the hill where woad grows, or is grown. Information about the site can be downloaded via the links below. Waddon ponds is a series of 3 interlinked waterbodies set within a park in a heavily urbanised area of croydon. Instead, it is broken up with lots of photographs that are then captioned. Until recently, it was the only place in the borough where the river wandle could be seen above ground, fed by springs from the source of the river. Wallington appears in domesday book of 1086 and was held by william the conqueror. Towpaths, quays and riversides are soaked in traces of the past from. Our history begins in 1837, the coronation year of queen victoria when a cricket match was played on chislehurst common between west kent cc and carshalton cc. Property to rent in waddon court road, croydon cr0 zoopla. Browse 82 photo books on waddon and the surrounding area. Eyewitness books are a wonderful resource for students interested in various nonfiction topics.
The domesday book shows it as part of the archbishops lands held. Traces of bronze age and iron age habitation have been found here, including caves. Set in virginia in 1917, heres a well told tale of a boy growing up, enjoying the countryside, the huntin shootin and fishin until realisation dawns hunting animals may not be the answer. Waddon ponds, croydon ticket price timings address. But when it was first publishedon this day in 1854it sold just around 300 copies. Follow the path to the right rl this springfed pond is one of the main sources of the river wandle. Local springs were used to form a boating lake in the park, but frequent drying up problems led to the lake being filled in. The ponds were once millponds feeding a corn mill dating back to medieval times janet brady added a new photo at waddon ponds. Traces of bronze age and iron age settlements have been found nearby, and theres mention of a mill and ponds at waddon recorded in the domesday book. From waddon station go right along the purley way for a short distance. C1 waddon ponds this is a postcard showing a view of the ponds in the 1970s. The area borders the london borough of sutton history. The typical recent level of the river wandle at waddon ponds over the past 12 months has been between 0. The settlement appears in the domesday book as beddintone held partly by.
River wandle londons lost rivers book and walking tours. Logically if this history was lost, how would you know it was there in the first place. River wandle at waddon ponds the uk river levels website. In the final 2 years of his life, benjamin remarried to a woman named rebecca. The wandle trail takes you to waddon ponds and right. The waddon family name was found in the usa, the uk, canada, and scotland between 1840 and 1911.
Carshalton to waddon ponds, croydon from the east pond go up to the right of the grove house council offices, toilets, then turn left by the tennis courts and cross the westcroft canal by the leisure centre. See houses, flats and bungalows for rent in waddon court road, croydon cr0 from the top letting agents. Waddon is a neighbourhood in the london borough of croydon, at the western end of the town of croydon. The domesday book mentions that there was a mill at the northern end of the ponds, it was a manorial mill which was used for. The ponds were once millponds feeding a corn mill dating back to medieval times. Among the many visitors there was lord nelson who fished in the extensive lakes. Todays site of waddon ponds was originally part of the very old, large estate of waddoncourt farm. It has been between these levels for at least 152 days in the past year. Nov 15, 2018 e xploring londons network of canals, rivers and docksides is to walk run or cycle through the capitals history. Find property to let in waddon court road, croydon cr0 with the uks leading online property market resource.
Sep 14, 2017 theres also a lot of history around here. River level river wandle at waddon ponds check for flood warnings in this area. Waddon marsh railway station was in waddon in the london borough of croydon on the west croydon to wimbledon line. There was a corn mill from medieval times, and the ponds were formerly millponds. This book shows through pictures the history of wimbledon.
The wandle has been deculverted in wandle park and in the new south. There was pedestrian access by footpath only from miller road a side street near purley way. The ponds are fed by springs which are the source of the river wandle, which runs buried though croydon and eventually to the thames via other parks, including morden hall park. I liked this, a republished american book from 1964 now available in paperback and on kindle. Pond s cream was invented in the united states as a patent medicine by pharmacist theron t. Waddon ponds is a site to the south of croydon, popular with local residents but supporting little marginal or aquatic vegetation, a high abundance of wildfowl and suffering from heavy bankside erosion and high water turbidity. Waddon ponds is a park just off the purley way, once part of the large estate of waddoncourt farm, and purchased by croydon corporation in 1928. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of waddon. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. This is a list of parks and open spaces within the boundary of the london borough of croydon, england this list is incomplete. It begins at east croydon station and has some beautiful sights to see along the way, like waddon ponds.