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.

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

Grayshott Heritage have kindly given THS permission to reproduce this book.

Secret WW2 Learning Network is an educational charity specialising in the secret, clandestine and behind-the-lines aspects of the Second World War.

Thursley History Society organised a walk and talk on Hankley Common in August 2025 in order to learn about the derivation, construction and use of the Atlantic Wall in World War 2.

This presentation was prepared by Amanda Flint for Thursley History Society's 'Victory Euphoria' exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day,

'Victory Euphoria', Thursley History Society's exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Thursday 8th May 2025

These moving letters written by Sukey Langdale's father, a man just 24 years old, were part of the 'Victory Euphoria' exhibition

This diary, written and illustrated by Jean Chopping (Caroline Mendelssohn's daughter) at the begininng of World War II

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.

This is the title page of a remarkable set of pictorial propaganda maps produced by a British officer in a German prisoner of war camp

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 RAF station next to Hindhead was envisaged as part of a short-range, blind-landing system to improve safety during night operations.

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

Thanks to a conversation between our Chairman, Sally Scheffers, and her veterinary surgeon, Jeremy Mantel, we are able to reproduce the...

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

These are just a few examples of exhibits both outside and inside the museum

In the churchyard of Thursley in Surrey there is a monument marking the grave of my uncle and namesake, Lieutenant Derek Lutyens.

Having already found an Elizabethan sixpence, Olly Lynes has also discovered a pocket watch belonging to Lt. Leslie Richmond. He must...