New Malden
New Malden is a residential area in southwest London, in the boroughs of Kingston and Merton. It is set 9.4 miles from Charing Cross, with close-by areas being Kingston upon Thames, Raynes Park, Surbiton, Tolworth, Wimbledon and Worcester Park. The town developed wholly because of the coming of the train when New Malden Railway Station opened in 1846 on the primary line from Waterloo. The name comes from the past village of old Malden, which was 2 miles to the south of the town, which translates from Old English as 'the cross on the hill'. Development of residences went off with a slow start, starting to accelerate nearer the end of the 19th century and the start of the 20th century after the establishment of both 2 and three bedroom terraced homes. From the 1930s, the construction of detached and semi-detached homes started. The town is home to a wide array of social, sports and leisure activities. The Malden Centre is a sports centre containing a swimming pool, a health club and community facilities, as well as offering adult learning courses. A football pitch, tennis courts, a children's recreation space, allotments and open area can be located at Beverley Park. In terms of shopping options, the 15000 residents of Malden have a range of independent and nationwide stores in which to shop. Formed in 1913, Tudor Williams Ltd. is a family-run department store located in the High Street. The company has shops throughout England, most recently in Elphicks of Farnham and Knights of Reigate. Through the Christmas period of each year, the High Street is covered with lights, having its own switching-on ceremony. For all your house upgrades, make certain to make use of trustworthy contractors in New Malden to make certain of quality.