

Life in Thursley in 1966: "A Peaceful Village Meeting Modern Needs"
The Farnham Herald is the origin of this piece on Thursley, published on June 3rd 1966, nearly 60 years ago.


Thursley's Artists Through the Years
Thursley has had more than its fair share of artists, and still does, and incredibly, even the occasional PRA – Past Royal Academician.


'Victory Euphoria', Thursley History Society's exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Thursday 8th May 2025
'Victory Euphoria', Thursley History Society's exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Thursday 8th May 2025


Obituaries, Eulogies and Memories
It was agreed that the website should include an entry for our many beloved villagers who are no longer with us.


Louis Keene 1888 - 1972
The artist, Louis Keene, was born in England Keene spent his youth in South Africa and most of his life in Canada but studied art in London, Paris and Munich. He was stationed in Tweedsmuir Camp during World War II.


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.


The portrait in the pub
The portrait is of the English novelist, Margaret Louisa Woods (20 November 1855 – 1 December 1945).


Lives of the People of Thursley in the 2020s
Thanks to Tricia Horwood, editor of the Thursley Parish Magazine, we are able to reproduce these lives from a series she is running.


Arthur Edward (Eddie) Gale, B.E.M.
"I just love the place", said the 77 year-old born and bred man of Thursley.


Lutyens in Waverly (and Thursley!)
It contains a circular car trail that allows you to see about 24 of Lutyens's designs in a fairly compact area.


John Freeman, Poet and Businessman, 1880 - 1929
There is no obvious connection between John Freeman, the poet, and Thursley, but he is buried in our churchyard. He must have visited the...


Reg Cottle and the Red Lion Garage
Reg Cottle was the proprietor of the Red Lion Garage on the Old Portsmouth Road from 1934 until his retirement in 1980. At the outbreak...


Thursley Through the Generations: Remembering Joyce Hall
Joyce had lived in Thursley for around 66 years, an incredible achievement!


The Red Lion Garage, Reg Cottle and many road traffic accidents
The garage was situated on the old A3 opposite the The Red Lion. It was owned for many years by Reg Cottle who recorded many of the...


Cartoons by Russell Brockbank, Art Editor of Punch
The Three Horse Shoes after the breathalyser was introduced. Brockbank lived in Badgers in The Lane from 1951 to 1978. See also the...


Books by Monica Edwards
Monica Edwards was a prolific writer and while some of her books are available in paperback most, if not all, can be bought from the...


The Fosberry Family Tree
Photographs from a display board created by the History of Thursley Society, See also The South African (Boer) War entry on the Fosberry...


Russell Partridge Brockbank: History of Thursley Society* Biographies:
Art Editor of “Punch”. Born 15.4.1913 – Died 14.5.1979


Lutyens - Our Most Famous Resident? Our Greatest Architect?
About Lutyens, written by Rosemary Stockdale for the Thursley Parish Magazine September 2019


Operation Thursley Guess Who?
This article written by Jackie Rickenberg was published in the Parish Magazine in June 2022 Well, isn’t life strange? I’ve been writing...