

Life in Thursley during World War Two
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.
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Thursley Village Calendars
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.
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Thursley Celebrates the 80th Anniversary of VE Day, Thursday 8th May 2025
As usual, Thursley does nothing by half and produced an extensive programme of events for everyone to enjoy
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Life in Thursley in 1966: "A Peaceful Village Meeting Modern Needs"
The Farnham Herald is the origin of this piece on Thursley, published on June 3rd 1966, nearly 60 years ago.
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Obituaries, Eulogies and Memories
It was agreed that the website should include an entry for our many beloved villagers who are no longer with us.
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Thursley VE/VJ Day Party 2005
A marvellous film of this event and enjoy the wonderful singer.
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A Churchyard Walk
This walk was devised, written and illustrated by Amanda Flint and Sean Edwards in August 2018 and revised (slightly) in March 2025.
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A (historic) Stampede of 90 Horses in Thursley
Thanks to a conversation between our Chairman, Sally Scheffers, and her veterinary surgeon, Jeremy Mantel, we are able to reproduce the...
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Thursley Art Exhibitions 1977 - 1984
This post contains catalogues, newspaper cuttings and other material relating to the Thursley Exhibitions held from 1977 - 1984
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Parish Magazines 2025
The Parish Magazine for the prior month is added to the website once the current month has been published in print and digital
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Lives of the People of Thursley in the 2020s
Thanks to Tricia Horwood, editor of the Thursley Parish Magazine, we are able to reproduce these lives from a series she is running.
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Arthur Edward (Eddie) Gale, B.E.M.
"I just love the place", said the 77 year-old born and bred man of Thursley.
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The Old Vicarage
The land on which The Vicarage was built in 1932 is thought to have been owned previously by the Lutyens family.
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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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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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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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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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Reg Cottle and the Red Lion Garage
Reg Cottle was the proprietor of the Red Lion Garage on the Old Portsmouth Road from 1934 until his retirement in 1980. At the outbreak...
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Thursley's Christmas Tree
This extract, from an article written by Lizzie Young in the January 2024 Parish Magazine, applauds the efforts that went into having a...
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