St Michael and All Angels

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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Thursley churchyard

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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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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Thursley churchyard

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 Village

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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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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WW1 & 2

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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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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Notable people of Thursley

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 -2023: 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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Thursley Parish

Thursley Parish Magazine, January 1960

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Of Historical Note

Vicars of Thursley

When preparing for the Wedding Belles exhibition (see separate entry) in 2008, this list of the vicars of St Michael and All Angels was...

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