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The Oaks
This dates from 1806. Engraving – The Oaks, Surry –Seat of the Earl of Derby.
Drawn by Gyfford engraved by Sparrow.
Published by J Robins & Co. Ivy Lane London
Date 1806.
This was for publication in Dr Hughson’s description of London. However it was not included in the final document.
Not sure if this is of interest or not, I always considered the Oaks Park to be just within Banstead, see what you think.
Picture added on 04 June 2014 at 13:23
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Banstead History
Banstead History
Often fascinated by comparing today's boundaries with those from centuries ago, as so many have been moved!
One example, though slightly off topic, is our county of Surrey which once extended up to the River Thames facing the City of London.
In 1889,chunks were taken London the boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark and Wandsworth, then peace reigned for a while until 1965 when London took some more!
Coming back to Oaks Park, during the 12th Earl of Derby's time, it was considered to be in Woodmansterne. Some reference to this in Epsom & Ewell History Explorer website link //eehe.org.uk/25460/12thearlofderby/
Its shift into Carshalton Urban District Council's domain may tie in with the loss of another corner of the old Woodmansterne parish - that of The Mount, where its station lies.
Formerly, as a large acreage of land belonging to Clockhouse Farm, by then under Carshalton UDC Council, it was auctioned off in lots in the 1920s.
The Mount, like Oaks Park, later moved from Carshalton UDC (Surrey) into London Borough of Sutton.
For me, the biggest visible change to Oaks Park was during those storms of October 1987, when countless thousands of trees were brought down. I was stunned at the extent of devastation when I drove past on the afternoon following the storms.
One example, though slightly off topic, is our county of Surrey which once extended up to the River Thames facing the City of London.
In 1889,chunks were taken London the boroughs of Lambeth, Southwark and Wandsworth, then peace reigned for a while until 1965 when London took some more!
Coming back to Oaks Park, during the 12th Earl of Derby's time, it was considered to be in Woodmansterne. Some reference to this in Epsom & Ewell History Explorer website link //eehe.org.uk/25460/12thearlofderby/
Its shift into Carshalton Urban District Council's domain may tie in with the loss of another corner of the old Woodmansterne parish - that of The Mount, where its station lies.
Formerly, as a large acreage of land belonging to Clockhouse Farm, by then under Carshalton UDC Council, it was auctioned off in lots in the 1920s.
The Mount, like Oaks Park, later moved from Carshalton UDC (Surrey) into London Borough of Sutton.
For me, the biggest visible change to Oaks Park was during those storms of October 1987, when countless thousands of trees were brought down. I was stunned at the extent of devastation when I drove past on the afternoon following the storms.
Added by David Isted on 30 August 2025
I can remember when they demolished the Oaks in the 1950s.
It was still in Woodmansterne then. It was so sad to see all our lovely large houses disappearing, like The Oaks and Court Haw.
It was still in Woodmansterne then. It was so sad to see all our lovely large houses disappearing, like The Oaks and Court Haw.
Added by JaniceChapple on 31 August 2025
Banstead
I lived in Croydon Lane, and The Oaks was only a short walk away; it felt as though it was part of my Banstead background.
I have a copy of Volume 1 of a book published in 2013 titled "The History of the Oaks" by Paul Williams. More info can be found on
www.friendsofhoneywood.co.uk
Regards Wendy H.