Lavender Fields, Carshalton
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| Partial / Incomplete Date | c.1908 |
|---|---|
| Area | Mitcham |
| Copyright 1 | Marcus |
| Picture Reference | Mit_Work_Industry_22-2 |
| Original Format | Photo |
| Notes / History | This is a group of lavender cutters. The rich dark soil of Mitcham was ideally suited to horticulture and from the Medieval period onwards, the area was famous for its physic garden and herbal production. During the 18th and 19th century, Mitcham was particularly renowned for the quality of its lavender and vast beds of the purple flower were grown in the northern part of the district. In 1749, Ephraim Potter and William Moore established a successful lavender oil distillery near Figges Marsh. The company was to develop and international reputation for its perfumed oils and essences. |
