Thursley Parish

Climbing Mount Everest, 8848m, in 2003

Tony Kelly, of Bedford Farm, gave a talk in the village hall in October 2024 about his extraordinary feat.

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Heath View, now known as Acorns

Heath View, now known as "Acorns", in the early 1900s. Another lodger at Heath View was Louis Pecskai who was by origin and birth Hungarian

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Of Historical Note

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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Thursley Common

Thursley: National Nature Reserve

Thursley National Nature Reserve is part of a large area of heath, bog and woodland is south west Surrey.

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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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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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Events

The Harvest Supper returns to Thursley

The idea of resurrecting the event came from Susanne Hunter, Sally Scheffers, Tamsin Taylor Matthews, Lisa Woods and Lizzie Young

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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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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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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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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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Events

Thursley Photo, 2000

This photograph, inspired by the school photographs of his youth, was Peter Anderson's idea (he lived in Brook Cottage, opposite the road...

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Books

Thursley Cookbook 1988

Thursley History Society was delighted to receive this cookbook: many thanks, Lisa Woods. It contains recipes from villagers including...

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Houses of interest

A Gertrude Jekyll Garden

This article was published in Country Life, date unknown, and written by one of their regular columnists, Michael Hanson, who was their...

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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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Celebrations

Thursley's Beacon lit for the Queen's Jubilee in 2022

As part of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations, individuals and organisations were invited to lead the nation's tribute to Her Majesty the...

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Events

History in the making...the launch of our website

On Saturday, 1st June 2024, more than 50 villagers turned up at the village hall to witness the launch of the Thursley History Society...

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Dye House Road

WORK IN PROGRESS - Photographs only and see separate entries for The Three Horseshoes, The Old Vicarge, The Village Hall, The Corner, The...

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