This entry is a work in progress as there are many more photographs to be added and personnel identified

This entry for Smallbrook Lane is a work in progress.

Thursley Recreation Ground was given to Thursley by Dame Helene Adeline Blanche Windham on 1st June, 1939.

The Thursley Women’s Institute (WI) was founded in 1915 and by the mid-twentieth century a well-established and active organisation within the village. By 1965, the Institute had reached its Jubilee year, marking fifty years of continuous activity.

The report was delivered by Sally Scheffers, Chairman, at the beginning of the THS meeting on 20th November 2025 where Paul McCue gave a talk on 'Secret Surrey in World War 2".

Truxford Cottage is at one of the extremities of Thursley Parish. It lies up a lane leading from Truxford Corner which is on the Thursley Road leading to Elstead.

This article by Sally Scheffers was written for the 'Victory Euphoria' exhibition which was staged by the Thursley History Society to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE and VJ Days.

Three village calendars were produced in 2010, 2011 and 2012 and were sponsored by The Guildford Flames and The Three Horseshoes. Then there was a hiatus until 2023 when they were produced by the village hall committee and sponsored by Mathwall, The Three Horseshoes and Butterflies Nursery School.

As usual, Thursley does nothing by half and produced an extensive programme of events for everyone to enjoy

Mill Farm was historically part of the large Cosford Estate in the Thursley area, sold in June 1952 along with other properties like Cosford Mill and Cosford Park.

Tractors have been important vehicles and farm machines in Thursley for decades.

An NNR is a protected area designated by a national government to conserve and protect specific natural habitats, ecosystems, and biodiversity.

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

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.

Most relevant to the Thursley History Society are the references to the Atlantic Wall and the structure on Hankley Common.

A marvellous film of this event and enjoy the wonderful singer.

The key questions which the authors set out to answer were: • how big is it?; • what is it made of?; • where did it come from?; • how did it get there?

Concern expressed in The Times in 1927 about the Fear of War Office Acquisition of Surrey commons.

The Unsought Farm is Monica Edwards’ story of how she and her husband Bill bought Punchbowl Farm, near to the Devil's Punchbowl.

This post contains catalogues, newspaper cuttings and other material relating to the Thursley Exhibitions held from 1977 - 1984