Norbiton

Its name was originally Norberton(e) and it was named in a similar way to Surbiton on the opposite side of the Hogsmill River. The origin of the place-name is from the Old English words north, bere and tun (meaning northern grange or outlying farm). The area was originally a part of the parish of All Saints Church, Kingston upon Thames. In 1840 a separate Norbiton parish was created, with St Peter's Church built between 1840 and 1842 to a design of Gilbert Scott and William Moffatt. Until the mid-nineteenth century much of Norbiton was made up of country estates, all since sold as housing land. These included: Norbiton Hall, a manor from the 16th century. Residents included Richard…