Editing Carshalton (section)

=== Honeywood Museum ===
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Honeywood is a large Grade II listed house at the western end of the picturesque Carshalton Ponds. At its earliest, it dates from the 17th century but it has been much extended and restored since. In particular, during the period 1896 to 1903 when it was owned by one John Pattinson Kirk, a London merchant, a large Edwardian wing was added to the south side. The 17th century element lies behind the façade in the form of a flint and chalk chequer building.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.friendsofhoneywood.co.uk/History_of_Honeywood.htm |title=Honeywood Museum History |publisher=Friendsofhoneywood.co.uk |date=1 December 1990 |access-date=26 June 2014 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140528143128/http://friendsofhoneywood.co.uk/History_of_Honeywood.htm |archive-date=28 May 2014 |url-status=dead  }}</ref> The house now plays host to the '''London Borough of Sutton's Museum''', and has a local history collection, including objects that date back to the Bronze Age. There is a tea room and a shop.

The museum was refurbished, reopening in May 2012 with enhanced features. There are now expanded displays, including an interactive map, about the [[River Wandle]] and its influence on the life of the area, and a collection of Edwardian toys on display in the "Childhood Room". The interior was restored to its 1903 colour scheme, and the refurbishment also included a restoration of the Edwardian billiards room, its table and fittings, the drawing Room and the bathroom.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.friendsofhoneywood.co.uk/ |title=Honeywood Museum |publisher=Friendsofhoneywood.co.uk |access-date=26 June 2014}}</ref>