In search of the Georgian Grotto in Carshalton Park

I have returned to Carshalton in the South London Borough of Sutton. I am seeking a Georgian Grotto. My helpers are again, Marq English, Emilie Champion and Maya. The Grotto, situated in the south-east corner of Carshalton park,was built in about 1724 as an ambitious design for landscaping in the park. The structure is now in a state of disrepair and access into its interior is prevented by locked gates. It originally had an ornamental iron gate, a marble pavement and roof covered with shells. A branch of the River Wandle used to rise in a subterranean chalk chamber beneath the Grotto, and flowed through the centre of the park past the mansion house. In early 2014, following months of heavy rain, the river again flowed from the grotto for a time. My videos are funded 100% by people like you. If you enjoy them, please help me make more: https://www.paypal.me/RichardVobes I am Richard Vobes, the Bald Explorer, exploring Britain. Check out my website at: http://www.Vobes.com and http://www.BaldExplorer.com. ----------------------------------------- You can also Support me via Patreon here:   / richardvobes   or Donate at http://www.BaldExplorer.com ------------------------------------------ I film with a Gopro and Zyiun Smooth 3 Gimbal, Rode Lavalier and Zoom H4 recorder.. Zyiun Smooth 3 Gimbal: http://amzn.to/2ubm3rA GoPro Hero range: http://amzn.to/2wv8FiN Rode Lavalier Mic: http://amzn.to/2vu3kst Rode Smartphone mic: http://amzn.to/2vXE3Kr Zoom H4n: http://amzn.to/2vXZuu6 Tascam DR-60Mk2: http://amzn.to/2eKEg9y My children's books are here: http://richardvobes.com/