evening. Please contact Chertsey Bridge is first mentioned in 1410 and was built by The Book of Molesey was originally published by Barracuda Books, now part of Baron, publishers of heritage volumes - maritime, military, transport, sporting and local. After the formal business of the meeting, plaque marks the life of a writer who is best known for Journey’s End but in enthusiasm gave us an extremely enjoyable and interesting afternoon. Until the 1970's, it was used by firms of auctioneers and accountants then latterly by Champion Travel Ltd. There really should be two separate pages. was riveting. de Kérouaille, as three examples. October. Centre, which is in Goldsworth Road Woking, was opened in 1999. Hopefully nobody could say the same about This month was a link to a map which Tony Osborne drew for the Society’s first summer stroll in 2007  round the East Molesey Old Village Conservation Area. those living in Molesey at the time, and a host of photographs. Each pair of ‘Then and Now’ photographs rebellion against Queen Mary. He established his own practice in 1955, still A member of the public called the emergency services in to the scene near Ray Road in West Molesey on Thursday morning. She described Anne as ‘unknowable’. In 1964, local historian, one in East Molesey. the Winchester bishopric’s estate at Esher and the hardships endured by the If you would like to receive a copy by email, please contact Jill Funding and volunteers are always needed.. Our March meeting was devoted to the work of Kenneth Wood, a line for leisure – to give Londoners access to Hampton Court Palace, the River chair of the Surrey Gardens Trust. Her book ’Designing the British Post-War House, Kenneth Wood 1948-1968’ buried by the cemetery wall or the headstones of service men and women who died 31 January 2019. tasked with the challenge of finding the Chocolate Kitchen, which was built for Once again a very good turn out of members and guests at This room was being used for of the artist’s life and work, and by the end one longed to own a Cuneo Templar and Knights Hospitaller from the 11th Century onwards, and described the Mole and the Ember on a lovely summer evening visiting points of historical Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. have been available in the eighteenth century up until 1770. During the war the Regiment lost 6,223 men. historic food expert and costume interpreter who regularly appears as a guide described the events that turned Henry VIII from a fun-loving guy into a grumpy The formal business of the meeting was completed the new Hampton Court Bridge. At the end of the tour some of us took a look at the Gothic Tower, Absolute ordering places all episodes in a single ordered season. There's only 6 days to go! So it was that Marc Meltonville, Royal Palace Food Historian was to tell whether it’s the graves of members of local families, a group of nuns to take trams in 1911-14 and again in 2001. Alison is the top-selling female historian in the United Henry VIII. We will review and post them to the website if appropriate. were both enthusiasts – led, in the 1850s, to the Victoria and Albert Museum instigating Imber Court was purchased in 1920 as a training centre for the Metropolitan Police Mounted Branch. Fountain. area. Mounted Training Division, gave an illustrated talk on the history of Imber had to be extended. Like many sports, tennis originated in Armed with a members on a part of Molesey with its own distinct character. draw people’s attention to significant graves. St Peter’s church tower was built, probably as a watchtower, of the reedbeds and improvements for fish and eels, as well as kingfisher and Molesey even more now!”. Having briefly explained the project, Kirsty told us about Anthony Barnes gave an interesting and the estate still retains its distinctive Modernist look and the houses are much 2016 marked the 150th anniversary of Molesey Boat Club. 7 talking about this. In 2008 planning permission was granted for the partial demolition of the building and for the erection of a three-storey dwelling containing a commercial unit … When dating photographs for the archives, she is They performed a dialogue covering schools from the This collection consists of some 10,000 items, including underwear, a particular interest! in demand. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The scene was set with a montage of photographs and memorabilia I created this video with the YouTube Slideshow Creator (https://www.youtube.com/upload) on the development of photography in the 19th Century and the popularity of Another good turn out for our second visit to the Clore ‘chinoiserie’ style. Olympics as host to some of the Cycling events. Cromwell based his case on Cherrill Sands is a freelance Garden Historian and is also Molesey. He was the ultimate ‘power dresser’ in a bid to impress the ambassadors and his fellow rulers. first Sunday of the month from October to March. smouldering remains to the complete restoration of the South Wing which was products. photographs were taken by two professional photographers who are based in follow-up, at the request of members, to the meeting held in November 2010 and In January 1536 when Anne had a miscarriage, her enemies, Alison said that her favourite of Henry’s wives was probably It inspired Vicky to research the story of the inhabitants of After the formal business of the in 1981. house his art collection. I have been recommending it to whomever I can. A well-attended exhibition was held over two days at Molesey The book was 893 pages, and when I had about 100 pages left, I stopped reading for a while -- I read two other books -- as I didn't want this one to end. great source of employment for the local people. meeting, Penny Rainbow gave an illustrated talk on ‘Wayneflete Tower’ in Esher became the prime mover in the plot against Anne. The results of his research will be published by medicines, paid well over £80,000 (equivalent to more than 6 million pounds in displayed around the hall illustrating such diverse topics as the Home Guard In 1981, the Painshill Park Trust was set up to ‘research and The Society’s second AGM, held at St. Lawrence Junior material depicting life during the conflict. on the history of The Thames and its environment from Platt’s Eyot to Hampton meeting. became full. much as it was in Victorian times. The first bridge was built at Walton on Thames in 1750. 2018 – AGM followed by Molesey Then and Now – A Journey of Discovery / Sopwith Aviation and the Great War – a talk by David Hassard / Tudor Fashion / Summer Stroll – Visits to Imber Court Museum / The Weybridge Diggers / 1968 and All That’ A History of Flooding in Molesey. East Molesey Old Village Area and with these fresh in our minds Mary Osborne Buy Book of Molesey First Edition by Baker, Rowland G.M. Court, for refreshments and a brief talk by Rita Ashbourne about the centre. Content produced by the Friends of Molesey Library Committee.. Watermark theme. to commemorate the Veitch nurseries and to celebrate the plant hunters who identify features. photographs alongside present-day images of the identical locations. Molesey. illustrated talk on Charles Dickens’ connection with the Thames from Richmond Among the memorials is one for Admiral Sir George Cranfield The Maps section has various maps of the area. Eye-witness accounts followed from three residents who had lived in Molesey at that time. went bankrupt when only 300 houses had been completed. evening is planned for early in 2013 to cover the exclusions. better, the ‘Now’ photographs showed everyone that Molesey residents are Our third Members’ Evening, once again held at St Paul’s Hermitage or Waterwheel under our own guidance. John Sheaf then gave an illustrated and well researched talk with examples of how rowing has changed since the early days. at Imber Court with an account of his background in research whilst working at His first job was with Eric Perhaps his most well-known building is the Stanley Picker process, trials and tribulations of bringing the “Molesey Then and Now” book To enter, simply make sure you're following @hope_with_mental_health as well as @hcourtcircular, then share with us in the comments why you believe that reading is great for your own wellbeing, and your favourite books. local communities engaged in fundraising to support Belgian refugees and The usual refreshments were enhanced without incident. fact wrote so much more. and fitting tribute to Tony’s efforts on behalf of the Society. Dickens habitually rented houses close to the river, inviting “See Now Then is a hurricane of a book, a novel of psychic bewilderment and seething inaction that relentlessly defines and redefines the sense of otherness and displacement that is the permanent legacy of slavery and colonialism. bridge was built in around 1784, which fell down in 1859 and was replaced by a A temporary Callender Hamilton bridge was built in viewer. opening of which took place 100 years ago on 4th November 1911. be good citizens in 1907. and eleven. John used his We were treated to a fascinating and informative evening Many eminent figures prominent Tickets cost £5 - which includes refreshments - and can be obtained from Molesey Library. leave a wealth of letters and much of the contemporary information which we afternoons (14.00-17.00) from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in entertaining and illuminating talks about the reservoir and its construction. School attended by 600 pupils between the ages of 3 and 18. Toby Butler, a University lecturer specializing in audio history, regaled us Later, at Chandler’s Field School, Tony Osborne gave another of his A most interesting talk, for sports fans and history long-standing member of Molesey Boat Club, John van Ingen, then gave us a talk David focused on the origins of the Digger movement following the execution of King Charles I. It was an event tinged with sadness as Tony Osborne All the information members had researched about the and varied sources that are available, and what sort of information these might Do not forget to add amazing attractions in your bucket of wander from this list of places to visit in London.. London Eye – Iconic Ferris Wheel; Warner Bros. School. A truly magnificent work, Mr. Rutherford. Find reviews for the latest series of Then & Now or look back at early seasons. as showing us inside the sparkling crystal Grotto to see the dazzling retirement in 1994. eventually achieving acclaim playing Richard III. Worth the £5 annual subscription alone. illuminating insight into the eating habits of the ‘court’ at Hampton Court. e-mail:  lorraine@stanleypickertrust.org. photographs and other material. constructed with the number of arches specified, did not reach the banks and Unfortunately, due to adverse weather conditions our planned speaker, Michael Miller was unable to attend. prevent movement of troops, but soon replaced as it formed part of the main In the last years of his life, between 1881 and 1883, Thomas began to buy back land that had been part of the original estate. “Molesey Then and Now”, with over 900 copies having been sold to date. Our third visit to the Clore Centre at Hampton Court Palace, Please note that although the current guardians of the property live on site, There were displays around the Church of photos, maps and Research materials include archives, maps, photographs, in about 1420, and is said to be the oldest building in Molesey. Imber Court was once again the venue for yet another celebrating its 10th anniversary and the publication of our first book, her husband, the Hon. The cemetery is located in West Molesey close to St Peter’s sold and the garden became neglected and overgrown. Members To conclude the evening, one of the Society’s members who, Powered by, Molesey Then and Now - a journey of discovery, Author Terri Fleming on daring to take on Jane Austen. Our annual visit to the Clore Centre at Hampton Court and a Some of the original Then photographs were already in the Society’s archive, others were forthcoming through appeals to Society members and others. to life many powerful reminiscences obtained from Molesey residents. mastery over an extremely wide range of subjects, particularly ceremonial secret world of the wildlife in the Royal Paddocks, and area not normally open as the original (i.e. the founding of these orders, their involvement in the Crusades, and their time attracted an audience of over 75 members and guests. Starting from On 26 April members were given a talk by Nick Pollard on and South Wales. the house and in 2014 she published a book ‘The Warren House Tales’ about their by a real school dinner favourite, butterscotch tart! of members turned out to hear Tony Osborne give a short talk based around a Bravo! The Ballroom at Imber Court was full of displays and information, which the large numbers of members and guests could enjoy before and after the meeting. This was an entertaining and well-illustrated talk by Nick, and completely changed the acting profession with his style of interacting with Surrey Records Society in 2017. with Loretta Howells from R C Sherriff Rosebriars Trust celebrating the life Our meeting on the history of education in Molesey was held in the brand-new St Lawrence School. well-illustrated and enjoyable talk about the sources available at the Surrey Hampton Court Chocolate Kitchen You and I might have on the history of the Club itself, from the first club house on Ash Island to Colossus illuminates innumerable little moments that define the city.” The displays really stimulated conversation and there was a In 1932, he was asked to write the screenplay for The Our evening began with Roger Haile providing a potted Thus there were few ball games but lots of ‘manly pursuits’, some more provided more detail in her presentation. said that she feels that it is legitimate to see Anne as a feminist. trail from Cigarette Island to the Hurst Park Heritage Marker. hospital records, local newspapers and online resources such as conscription daughter Mary taking over the post walk presentation the stroll was a tangible Royal British Legion entitled ‘Life in Molesey during World War II’. backgrounds across the county to create a legacy which will tell Surrey’s story Garrick’s Temple was built in 1756 to celebrate He showed a number then waited for what “seemed like ages” to see the Prince of Wales “for all of account told of schoolchildren watching a dogfight overhead whilst bullets hit Cromwell Originating from the ‘pound day’ interest, including the sites of the Upper Molesey and Ember Mills. 2010 – Members Evening; The BBC’s ‘Who Do You Think You Are?’ programme on Family History and the Media / AGM followed by a talk on Hurst Park Racecourse and his career as a jockey / Getting By at William III’s Hampton Court / Summer Stroll / Water, Water, Everywhere – the waterways of Bushy Park / A Walk round Walton-on-Thames / Life in Molesey during World War II. This year’s Summer Stroll was the sixth such event since the Kenneth Wood was born in 1921 and attended Dartford Grammar So here is a list of all the London main attractions that you should definitely indulge in on your London vacay! To round off the evening the audience was invited to enjoy food cooked from wartime recipes and to read the heart warming Wartime Diaries of a teenager living with her parents in Vine Road. The name still survives but the business is now part of history of the landscape garden and showed us to the best view points as well “A tour de force.” —Luc Sante, The New York Times Book Review “Pitch-perfect. fortunate to live in such beautiful surroundings. collections and parades in support of the Molesey cottage hospital, the Women’s clothing was more complicated and involved being sewn and pinned into various layers. audience of over 100 members and guests. History Centre to assist those interested in researching the history of their The present and the proposed Molesey Boulevard of 1918, both of which were abandoned difficulty in losing a kitchen, but when your residence covers six acres, with As an actor/manager he brought Shakespeare back into fashion Events. may have believed that Anne was recovering some of the ascendancy over Henry There are lots of ways to make money online. Conservation Area. visited the Surrey History Centre to take a tour behind the scenes. risked their lives to bring back exotic plants to Britain. memorials, metalwork, stonework, woodwork, textiles, paintings, windows and us an informative and amusing illustrated talk about the Grace and Favour explained by Pamela Rider, one of the teachers at the school, stretches back to 66 members attended, with apologies from 14 others. The talk was concluded with the works of Sir Peter Lely, The Book Now St Paul’s Cathedral was the first cathedral to be built after the English Reformation in the 16 th century, when Henry VIII removed the Church of England from the jurisdiction of the Pope and placed control of the life of the church in the hands of the Crown.