

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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Neil Woods: Memorial Cricket Match, 26th May 2024
On a day where the weather forecasters were proved wrong, a charity cricket match to celebrate the life of Neil Woods was held between a...
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Geology of Thursley
With thanks to Sean Edwards and Jill Fry. Also includes Excavation of Two Mounds on Thursley Common in 1959 Hydon's Ball section and...
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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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Jill Fry's Calendars 2011 - 2014
Jill produced four calendars of her beautiful photographs taken in and around Thursley, with some featuring her husband Ray. 2011 This is...
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Thursley Common: Flora and Fauna
These wonderful photographs by Jill Fry were for a talk she gave in 2008 and include photographs taken between 2005 and 2007.
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