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Cheam

Explore Cheam. Highlights include Whitehall Historic House, one of few surviving Tudor timber framed buildings in London. Its origins are mysterious. Its original purpose is unclear, evidence suggests it was a home from the mid 1600s and was occupied by the Killick family from the mid-18th to the 20th century. The building was modified and restored over the centuries and is now a fascinating structure full of period detail.

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Lumley Chapel

religious

Saxon and Medieval former chancel of parish church, preserved after remainder was demolished in 1864. Part C11, with many important post-Reformation monuments, including those to the family of John, Lord Lumley of Nonsuch Palace.

Not known, 1100

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Whitehall Historic House

historical house, museum

Originally a farmer's house dating to 1500, with jettied upper storey. Later additions reflect the changing lifestyles of the owners, including the Killicks for over two centuries. Now houses scale model of Henry VIII's Nonsuch Palace.

Unknown, 1500