Of Historical Note

Visit to the D-Day Story Museum

These are just a few examples of exhibits both outside and inside the museum

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History of Wells

The construction of a well is no easy task, for sinking a vertical shaft 20' or more below the surface presents many problems.

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Of Historical Note

Discovery of a Vault beneath the Chancel in Thursley Church, 2005

There are only two coffins in this large vault and they are both well preserved.

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Of Historical Note

The Later History of the Wealden Iron Forge at Thursley

The last Surrey site seems to be that of Thursley which was working in 1767.

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Books

An Extraordinary Find in a Dublin Library links Bram Stoker to The Sailor's Murder

The Guardian article shows how writers have been drawn to The Sailor's Murder, one of two historic murders to have taken place in...

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Newspapers & Magazine Articles

History of Thursley Society Newsletters

The Society was formed in 1991 (see separate entry) and newsletters were issued at regular intervals until January 2009. They have now...

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Thursley Parish

A Walk Through Old Thursley, 2009

This powerpoint presentation, along with the script that was used, was presented by Michael O'Brien, then Chairman of the History of...

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Thursley Village

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...

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Of Historical Note

Extraordinary Find in Thursley by metal detectorist

Having already found an Elizabethan sixpence, Olly Lynes has also discovered a pocket watch belonging to Lt. Leslie Richmond. He must...

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Farms

Bowlhead Green Farm

Bowlhead Green Farm is a medieval three bay open hall house with the central bay open to the roof. Photograph taken from a report...

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Houses of interest

The Story of Bears Barn by Hazel E Morris

This history of Bears Barn, probably one of the three oldest houses in the village, was written for Caroline and James Mendelssohn by...

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Of Historical Note

Elizabethan Coin found in Thursley

The coin was discovered by a metal detectorist in the vicinity of Punch Bowl Farm. It is an Elizabethan sixpence dated 1584. The coin...

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Of Historical Note

Village Study Notes - Thursley 1979

It contains a well collated account of Thursley village, plus much original research that should be available to a much wider audience.

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Of Historical Note

Thursley Today, 1965

This book was compiled through the efforts of the Thursley Women’s Institute to commemorate their Jubilee Year, 1965.

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Thursley Village

Thursley Tithe Maps

This marvellous presentation was given to the Thursley History Society by Sean Edwards in 2013. His talk was introduced by Peter Clake...

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Of Historical Note

Dame School Rejuvenated

A report from Surrey Live, 4th August 2006, about this unique building that is in Thursley Churchyard. Thursley Dame School was replaced...

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Of Historical Note

Family Tree Research: The Franks Family

Thanks to Amanda Flint, Andy and Siobhan's research for their family tree was brought to the attention of Thursley History Society The...

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Of Historical Note

Temple of the Four Winds at Hindhead Commons

The lodge known as the Temple of the Four Winds was built around 1910 by Viscount Pirrie, a leading Irish shipbuilder and businessman....

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Of Historical Note

Beanside Camp and Canal

The Beanside Canal existed before the Tweedsmuir camp was purchased by the Ministry of Defence (MoD) in 1922 and turned into a tented...

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Of Historical Note

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...

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