

Atlantic Wall: Walk and Talk, August 2025
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.
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Thursley and nearby National Nature Reserves (NNRs)
An NNR is a protected area designated by a national government to conserve and protect specific natural habitats, ecosystems, and biodiversity.
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'Victory Euphoria', Thursley History Society's exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Thursday 8th May 2025
'Victory Euphoria', Thursley History Society's exhibition to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, Thursday 8th May 2025
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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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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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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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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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Ukrainian 'Thank You' party
Following an appeal for help from Arkadii Kostenko, a number of villagers were able to house Ukrainian refugees beginning in April 2022,...
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The Coronation of King Charles III & Queen Camilla, May 2023
As usual, the village celebrated this Royal occasion and it began with a Royal Ball in the village hall on Saturday, 7th May 2023: A...
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Punch Bowl Farm (formerly Pit Farm or Pitlands)
From Historic England : House. C17 extended in C20. Sandstone rubble with brick angle quoins and dressings, and brick extensions, under...
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Jubilee Tractors 2022 by Philip Traill
5th June 2022, Queen's Platinum Jubilee. Taken by Philip Traill, passing Wheelers Farm.
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Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, June 2022
The village's celebrations were many and varied. There was a classic car and tractor show: Camilla Daubeney's Coffee Pod did a roaring...
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VE Day Exhibition and dinner, Sunday 14 November 2021
The Village Hall was open from 10am to 4pm for visitors to view the fascinating memorabilia, read the villagers' stories and remember the...
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