Beverley Brook

Beverley Brook begins its journey at Cuddington Recreation Park in Worcester Park. It meanders through Motspur Park, New Malden, Wimbledon Common, Richmond Park, and Barnes before merging with the River Thames near Putney Bridge at Barn Elms. Notably, Barn Elms is the primary site for installing drilling equipment for the ambitious 21-mile Thames Tunnel "super sewer" project.

First recorded as ‘Beferithi’ in 693, the name Beverley Brook originates from the river’s historical population of beavers—a species that vanished from Britain in the sixteenth century. "Beverley" translates to "Beaver's Ley," signifying a place where beavers once thrived. Throughout much of the twentieth century, the brook suffered from contamination due to inadequately treated sewage from a sewerage works in Green Lane, Worcester Park. However, since improved treatment methods were implemented in 1998, the variety of wildlife species inhabiting the brook has steadily grown. Given recent reports concerning river pollution, I hope Beverley's health will continue to thrive.

Beverley Brook is on the Environment Agency’s watch list for rivers prone to flooding. In 2007, the brook overflowed, inundating homes in the Worcester Park area and causing significant damage.