
A Churchyard Walk
This walk was devised, written and illustrated by Amanda Flint and Sean Edwards in August 2018 and revised (slightly) in March 2025.
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Kay Cottle's Postcard Collection
This remarkable collection of old postcards was put together over many years by Kay Cottle.
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Books on St Michael's and All Angels
A selection of stories, ranging through the centuries. From war heroes to criminals, from sailors to shop keepers, from knights to a servant
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Memorial to Derek Lutyens in Thursley Churchyard
In the churchyard of Thursley in Surrey there is a monument marking the grave of my uncle and namesake, Lieutenant Derek Lutyens.
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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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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...
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Revd Kenneth Mathews leads a Rogation Walk
As the Book of Common Prayer puts it: “Rogation Days are the three days preceding Ascension Day, especially devoted to asking for God's...
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The Pet Service at Thursley Church
One of the more unusual gatherings at St Michael and All Angels is the annual pet service. This has been going on since 2016, possibly...
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St Michael's and All Angels: Installation of the "Tree of Life" Vestry Screen
The Vestry Screen for Thursley's Church was designed by Tracey Sheppard FGE, was unveiled by the Dean of Guildford on 26th November 2024...
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Thursley Church and Churchyard
Photographs taken by Sean Edwards Church Hill Cylindrical Tombs Garden of Remembrance Denyer Family Gravestones The Coffin Path...
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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 Remembers: The Names on Our War Memorial and Their Stories by John P Hill
This book was published in 2021 by the Thursley History Society and this was made possible by the support of The Armed Forces Covenant...
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The Dame School Restored
A report from Surrey Live, 4th August 2006, about this unique building that is in Thursley Churchyard.
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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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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...
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Thursley Marriages 1613 -2024: Part 5 2000 to date
As part of the History of Thursley Society's Wedding Belles exhibition held in 2007, this list of marriages that took place in St...
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Thursley Marriages 1613 - 2023: Part 4 1900 - 1999 (includes Marriage Register details)
As part of the History of Thursley Society's Wedding Belles exhibition held in 2007, this list of marriages that took place in St...
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Thursley Marriages 1613 - 2023: Part 3 1800 - 1899
As part of the History of Thursley Society's Wedding Belles exhibition held in 2007, this list of marriages that took place in St...
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Thursley Marriages 1613 - 2023: Part 2: 1700 - 1799
As part of the History of Thursley Society's Wedding Belles exhibition held in 2007, this list of marriages that took place in St...
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Thursley Marriages 1613 - 2023: Part 1: 1600 - 1699
As part of the History of Thursley Society's Wedding Belles exhibition held in 2007, this list of marriages that took place in St...
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