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

The Parish Magazine for the prior month is added to the website once the current month has been published in print and digital

This interesting document shows who lived where in 2002.

In 1981, as part of the pipeline Esso built from Fawley to Purfleet via Gatwick airport, a trench was dug across Thursley Common.

Thanks to Tricia Horwood, editor of the Thursley Parish Magazine, we are able to reproduce these lives from a series she is running.

This remarkable collection of old postcards was put together over many years by Kay Cottle.

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