Re-publication of 'The Unsought Farm' by Monica Edwards
The Unsought Farm is Monica Edwards’ story of how she and her husband Bill bought Punchbowl Farm, near to the Devil's Punchbowl.
Kay Cottle's Postcard Collection
This remarkable collection of old postcards was put together over many years by Kay Cottle.
Gnome Cottage, Devil's Punch Bowl
This delightfully named cottage was probably built between 1730-50. It was known as Pit Dairy before being renamed.
Broom Squire's Cottage
Located in The Devil's Punch Bowl, but demolished in 1942 From worldwidewords.org Broom-squire A house recently advertised for sale near...
Keeper's Cottage
Keeper's Cottage is an isolated settlement within the Devil's Punch Bowl that is characteristic of woodland encroachment in the C16. It...
The Devil's Punch Bowl, Hindhead
Photographs only but including views from and of Gibbet Hill, Gibbet Cross, the Sailor's Stone, Broom Squire's Cottage and Keeper's...
It's all in the name? An explanation of Thursley's and other local names.
The village sign gives a clue as to the name Thursley, which was called Thoresle in 1292. This names etymologically is difficult to interpret but it was probably derived from the Saxon God, Thunor or Thunder and may be related to the heathen temple at Peper Harrow. Read on further for another possible explanation!