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Measuring 9 metres (30 ft) high by 5 metres (16 ft) wide, the mural depicts various aspects of Sutton's heritage and local history in  nineteen black and white panels. The centrepiece is Henry VIII's Nonsuch Palace in Nonsuch Park. Surrounding this are shown the heraldic beasts of the coats of arms of the historic local families of Carew, Gaynesford and Lumley. The mural also features local heritage buildings such as Honeywood House and All Saints Church in Carshalton Village; and the Old Cottage and Whitehall in Cheam Village. Old industries are also covered, represented by the inclusion of a River Wandle mill. The early railway line, which was routed alongside the river is illustrated, as is a Hannibal biplane, which used the former Croydon Airport.
Carshalton River Wandle Croydon Airport Whitehall Nonsuch Park Nonsuch Palace heraldic beasts coats of arms mural Cheam Carew Sutton Hannibal biplane