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East Ewell is a neighborhood that is part of the suburban area known as Ewell. The name comes from the Anglo-Saxon word “æwell” which means spring. Bronze Age artifacts show that this area was inhabited since the early days. The British Museum holds the findings unearthed in this K17 area. The Domesday Book mentions Ewell as Etwelle. Osbert de Ow was in charge of it at that time. The current name spelling is used since the 13th century. The area is part of the ancient Copthorne hundred. Ewell East railway station opened in 1847. It connects this area to Epsom, Norwood Junction, Hackbridge, and Guildford at peak hours.
Nonsuch Park is a favorite leisure area in East Ewell. It is part of the deer hunting grounds established by Henry VIII in the 16th century. The park surrounds the historic house Nonsuch Mansion. This is a Grade II listed construction dating from the 18th century. Nonsuch Palace was a Royal palace built in the 16th century by Henry VIII. It was built on the site of the Cuddington village which was cleared to make room for the palace. Henry VIII wanted to build a palace that had no such equal, hence the name. Unfortunately, the building was not completed by the time of his death in 1547.
This South West London area is part of the London Loop walking route. Nonsuch Park can be accessed from East Ewell. Local attractions include a specialized wine store, several bistros and cafes, the Tudor style The Station pub, and the Thai Village Spa. Michael Frayn, author of Noises Off, Copenhagen, Democracy, and Towards the End of the Morning, grew up in East Ewell. Other notable inhabitants include footballer Ron Harris who is considered one of the best defenders. Former professional cyclist Sean Yates, former professional football player Trevor Chamberlain, and martial arts fighter Michael Page lived here too.
