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1939 Shere bypass - Chilworth to Gomshall (east and west) road plans
The excellent Albury History Society website is an amazing source for local information - created and maintained by Trevor Brook. One article which always draws my attention was the proposed 1939 Chilworth to Gomshall road.
Today, we are all familiar with the A25 Shere Bypass which was completed 60 years ago (1960). Before this year, all traffic was diverted directly through Shere via 'Upper Street' and out through 'Gomshall Lane'. This completed A25 Shere bypass road, transformed Shere, restoring some calm. However, were you aware that this was not the original proposal or indeed the original route?
The local newspaper, the Surrey Ad, published on 22nd July 1939 shows the PROPOSED NEW ROAD (dashed line), as shown above - click on the article to see a larger image - I have drawn on the newspaper extract (in red) the existing A25 Shere bypass and its fascinating to think how the traffic dynamic may have changed if it wasn't for the outbreak of World War II. The caption mentions that the public inquiry will be held next Wednesday (26th July 1939) at Shere Village Hall.
The dashed 'Proposed New Road', runs parallel to the train line which bypasses Albury, Shere and Gomshall, joining the A25 between the Gomshall and Abinger Hammer.
Knowing how the traffic is today, I'm sure that there would have still been the need for the A25 Shere bypass even if the 1939 proposal had gone ahead.
There was discussions as far back as 1931, regarding the bypass and can be seen referenced in photo posts of the village from 1931 earlier this year (18th January 2019 and 16th December 2019).
click above photos to view larger version
The referenced 'Shere bypass' was on the rear of those photographs and have been re-post as shown above.
Huge thanks to Trevor Brook for all his great work on the Albury History Society website.
November 29th 2019
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Original painting for Sale
This from Cynthia, the niece of artist Peter Etril Snyder:
"The painting titled 'Small River Through Shere, Surrey' is part of my personal collection and I am open to selling it. I think it would be lovely to have someone local own it should they have interest.
Many thanks, Cynthia"
Small river through Shere, Surrey
"I'm never sure what makes for 'one of our beautiful villages of England'. Peaceful and quiet with many mellow-hued buildings is my view of this place. I could quite happily move into a flat beside the river and paint myself crazy" - Peter Etril Snyder
In 2016, the year before Peter Snyder died he transferred ownership of the copyright to his work into Cynthia's hands. Cynthia also own and operate the website which in addition to showcasing his work also offers reproductions as well as other forms of art licensing.
This other painting, painted by Peter in 2001, shows our village looking back at The Square from Church Lane:
English Spring Morning, Shere, Surrey
November 28th 2019
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1878 - Two Helen Allingham paintings uncovered
Helen Mary Elizabeth Allingham, watercolour artist and illustrator, spent the summer of 1878 in Shere. Approximately a dozen watercolours resulted from Mrs Allingham’s holiday, and they were exhibited at the Royal Watercolour Society between 1878 and 1880.
Two paintings by the artist are now up for auction on 4th December 2019. Firstly:
Titled: Amy Margaret Thackeray, Shere, July 1878
Medium: Watercolour - 8 x 8 cm (3 x 3")
Description: Portrait of Amy Margaret Thackeray Watercolour heightened with white Signed with initials, lower right 8 x 8cm (3 x 3")
Provenance: Anthony Reed, London (label with cataloguing and inscription) Inscribed on the original backing 'Amy Margaret Thackeray, Shere, July 1878'
Up for sale (4th December 2019) | Go direct to DREWEATTS
BACKGROUND: Famously, Helen Allingham illustrated Thomas Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd (includes detailed discussions of some of the illustrations), and Hardy, then very unhappy with his wife, appears to have found in her a kindred soul. In 1874, Hardy, Helen and Annie Thackeray dined together (1874) and he wrote this poem 40 years later on what he dreamed they might have known in marriage:
The Opportunity (For H.P)
Forty Springs back, I recall,
We met at this phase of the Maytime:
We might have clung close through all,
But we parted when died that daytime.
We parted with smallest regret;
Perhaps should have cared but slightly,
Just then, if we never met:
Strange, strange that we lived so lightly!
Had we mused a little space
At that critical date in the Maytime,
One life had been ours, one place,
Perhaps, till our long cold daytime.
— This is a better thing For thee,
O man! what ails it?
The tide of chance may bring Its offer;
but nought avails it!
The line “strange, strange that we live so lightly” deeply suggestive about the nature of life - SOURCE
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The second painting up for auction on 4th December 2019:
Titled: Carrying the Hay, Shere
Medium: Watercolour - 11.5 x 17.5cm (4½ x 6¾ in.)
Signed and indistinctly titled Shere lower right
Provenance:
The Reid Gallery, Guildford, by Nov. 1971
Up for sale (4th December 2019) | Go direct to DREWEATTS
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The first record of Helen coming to Shere was three years earlier...
...in 1875, producing 'A Cottage at Shere' which depicts a young girl feeding the birds at Oak Cottage in Gomshall Lane (Now Kinghams restaurant).
The painting that most of us in the village are familiar with is the White Horse Inn (see above), also painted in the summer of 1878
You can view all paintings by Helen in and around the village.
November 14th 2019
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AUCTION - two village paintings - dated 1915
Two Watercolour paintings up for AUCTION, signed by painter Sam Garratt and dated 1915
 Titled: The Fountain, Shere, Surrey
 Titled: The Fountain, Shere, Surrey
AUCTION DATE: 15th November 2019 - The Sales Room - VIEW
November 10th 2019
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Exciting find: 130 year old photo
Shere - October 16th 1879
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Street scene, Shere, Surrey - One of the earliest photos uncovered of three children posing for their photograph in the heart of Shere.
Vintage photograph - 4" x 3" (10cm x 7.5cm)
Huge thanks to Andrew Dally in Llanwrtyd Wells, Powys who specialises in Vintage photographs and ephemera from the 19th & 20th Century.
November 9th 2019
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NEW Parish magazine - out NOW
November issue of our Parish Magazine is out now:
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November 2019 - front cover
Once again, we will remember them... |
November 2019 - rear cover
Keeping to the straight and narrow... |
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History and memory: Rector's Letter
Advent windows returning to Shere
Ploughmen battle with the quagmire
Peaslake Players' latest triumph
This and other news, the new 88 page Parish Magazine is OUT NOW
Deadline for news/info regarding the November Edition of the Parish Magazine will be noon on Monday, November 18th.
e-mail: shuttlesmag@gmail.com or by hand to Shuttles, Spinning Walk, Shere. GU5 9HN
4th November 2019
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Shere - 1925 - part 2
Following on from the October 4th post below, here are the remaining three photo's taken in 1925.
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November 2nd 2019
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NEW Parish magazine - out NOW
Very late picking up my Parish Magazine this month, hope you have yours - Deadline day for the November Parish Magazine edition will be noon on Monday October 14th. Copy please to shuttlesmag@gmail.com or by hand to Shuttles, Spinning Walk, Shere. GU5 9HN
October issue of our Parish magazine:
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October 2019 - front cover
Uthayla Bray and her daughter May at the launch of the Forge ArtSpace |
October 2019 - rear cover
Peaslake Fair sizzled on a baking August Bank Holiday Monday. |
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Thoughts on Church and Cinema: Rector's Letter
Longer opening hours for Shere Surgery
Shere School's Ted, 6, to represent GB
Peaslake Fair basks in the heat
This and other news, the new 88 page Parish Magazine is OUT NOW
Deadline for news/info regarding the November Edition of the Parish Magazine will be noon on Monday, October 14th.
e-mail: shuttlesmag@gmail.com
6th October 2019
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Shere - 1925
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Here is the first of a set of four photographs that I received after discovering them for sale on the internet.
Again the village looks so peaceful without motor cars and the one that we do see, a van looks to be around the 1910-15 model - can anyone identify the make and model? Click on the photo to see a closer image.
Will post the other three photo's, early next week.
October 4th 2019
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Newly discovered postcards
- 08 of 08 - Upper Street
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Finally the last postcard - entering Shere via Upper Street - circa 1940s
Hope you have enjoyed the last eight days - Will post again very soon - There are 4 photo's of the village coming through to me in the post, so will update the page in the next few days.
September 30th 2019
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Newly discovered postcards
- 07 of 08 - River from the Bridge
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What a lovely summer days view, the white ducks and a lady sitting on the bridge wallin the foreground with St. James' Church spire peaking over the tree tops.
September 29th 2019
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Newly discovered postcards
- 06 of 08 - Orchard House
 ORCHARD HOUSE IN 1929 - click above photo to view larger version
Orchard House - how it looked in 2017:
 ORCHARD HOUSE IN 2017 - click above photo to view larger version
Although the Orchard House building remains, Orchard Close looks very different today from how it was back in 1915. Orchard Close is located half way along 'Lower Street' (turning opposite the Pump House).
Orchard House, Shere - Furnished Apartments - Mrs. A. Madgewick
This is a rare postcard, posted over 100 years ago in 1915, sent by Mrs. Madgewick to confirm meeting and collection at the train station.
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| Rear postcard - click images to view |
Close up of adults and children |
Tomorrow, Stay-tuned for 07 of 08
September 28th 2019
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Newly discovered postcards
- 05 of 08 - Historic Footbridge
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The 1911 Historic Shere Footbridge - You can read about the history of the iconic footbridge, including the bid to resurrect and 'save' the bridge by clicking HERE
Tomorrow, Stay-tuned for 06 of 08
September 27th 2019
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Newly discovered postcards
- 04 of 08 - Vine Cottage
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This postcard shows the oldest cottage in Shere, Vine Cottage
- This one is for Annabel :-)
Tomorrow, Stay-tuned for 05 of 08
September 26th 2019
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Newly discovered postcards
- 03 of 08 - Middle Street
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I can't believe that I havn't seen this photo view before, there are so many similar ones but this gives a clear view of Middle Street - No cars!!
 Zooming into the far distance, towards The White Horse - click photo to view
Tomorrow, will post the third postcard, 04 of 08
September 25th 2019
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Newly discovered postcards
- 02 of 08 - White Horse
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This view is looking back in the opposite direction to the postcard view posted yesterday. Photo is taken towards Shere Lane and the 'Wiliam Bray' (just peeping around the corner at the far end) and 'The White Horse' pub on the right. Photo circa 1920 - 1930 (estimated by observing the 'White Horse' pub sign's new position and style of 'Horse' painting on the pub sign. The photo below was taken in 1938, showing that the pub sign had changed once again before1938:
 1938 photo taken in Middle Street - click photo to view
Tomorrow, will post the third postcard, 03 of 08
September 24th 2019
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Newly discovered postcards
- 01 of 08
I hope everyone has had an enjoyable Summer. Some newly acquired postcards have been discovered and I will be sharing these each day this week. Discovered at the bi-annual South of England postcard fair, a total eight postcards were uncovered and I now added to my 'Shere postcard collection' bringing the total to 646. It still astounds me that this number of postcards of Shere exists. There can't be many more locations with such numbers.
Here is the first:
Circa 1930's postcard - On the left, you can see the beautiful stone boundary wall of the then 'Apple Tree's' cottage (now 'The Hop Gardens') connecting 'The White Horse' pub. On the right, the old Elm trees which were replaced by a single Oak tree (1960). In the distance is the Old Fire station (you can still see the side door in the station which faces 'The Pound').
Postcards are a great source of interest as they contain photographic clues to how the community lived or how the fabric of the village may have changed over time.
Click HERE or on the photo to see a larger image.
Tomorrow, will post the second of eight, (02 of 08)
September 23rd 2019
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SALV - Monday November 4th
The SALV (Shere and Local Villages Health Trust) have an Open evening and AGM:
Please visit the SALV website | SALV open Evenings
September 20th 2019
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The Galloping Major - 1951
You wait for ages for a double-decker bus and suddenly you get three...
...another SHERE FILM location find!
Thanks to Shere resident Steve Cook, who contacted me this week with this find. The Galopping Major is a 1951 British comedy film, directed by Henry Cornelius and starring Basil Radford, Jimmy Hanley and Janette Scott with much loved film and TV comics Joyce Grenfell, Sid James, Charles Hawtrey, Kenneth More, Leslie Phillips and Arthur Mullard.
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| Old decker bus enters Shere (William Bray on the right) |
Two double-decker buses follow
into the village |
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| Double-decker buses over the Tillingbourne bridge |
Stall set-up in the Square
(Pantry's in the background) |
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Leaving the village heading
towards Middle Street... |
...with the two double-decker buses in tow |
More details/photos on the FILM page
July 19th 2019
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Shere craftesmen and Albury Vineyard Create
a 5-star hotel for lucky bugs
A giant hotel created by Shere Kitchens for creepy crawlies in Albury Vineyard is probably the most 5-star, luxurious accommodation that any bug, bee or beetle could ever desire.
Children from the Hedgehog cohort at Shere C of E Infant School enthusiastically put the finishing touches to the de-luxe bug hotel at its grand opening on Wednesday June 18.
They inserted hollow bamboo canes and gathered sticks, moss, grass and wood to make a ground-floor nesting site for small animals as well as bugs. There was great excitement when the first creepy crawlies found in the undergrowth were introduced to their new home!
“I love the bug house because we got to help make it” said one of the boys.
The Bug Hotel was a collaboration between the biodynamic vineyard and the artisan kitchen company. “More than 80% of EU crops rely on a severely declining bug population for pollination,” explained vineyard owner Nick Wenman. “We are delighted to be working with Shere Kitchens to improve the bug population here at Albury and the Bug Hotel is a great way to help educate local school children on the importance of pollinators to the environment. We very much welcome anyone who is interested to come and visit us, enjoy a glass of our organic wine and visit the Bug Hotel.”
“We absolutely loved making the bug hotel for Albury Vineyard,” said Ella Driscoll from Shere Kitchens. “Our new apprentice Tomas Baker created it from wood off-cuts left over from making our bespoke kitchens and he made such beautiful job of it."
above photo: Nick Wenman (Albury Vineyard) and Andy Driscoll (Shere Kitchens) with the children from Shere C of E Infant School
“We feel so lucky to work with Nick and the team at Albury as they care so deeply about growing the vines organically, respectfully and environmentally. And it was very special that the children from Shere Infant School came to help us finish it with wood and sticks. Nick made the afternoon really fun and engaging for the children. They drew pictures, took part in a quiz and learned all about the vines, the beehives and the local wildlife and even rolled down the hill!."
“Thank you, Year 1! They bought bucket-loads of enthusiasm and asked lots of fantastic questions. They really got into the spirit of the afternoon - making pillows for the bugs with moss, creating crowns from goose-grass, searching for bugs and thinking about how important it is to re-use materials."
“Our kitchens celebrate the beauty of wood and now our off-cuts have made a beautiful home for bugs - we're really pleased to have been able to do something so positive for our environment and community."
“Being members of the Surrey Hills Enterprise group is a key driver of our conservation efforts. We feel so lucky to live and work here in this beautiful landscape and it's wonderful to find ways to help our environment and re-use the materials we work with. We hope the lucky bugs who live there will thrive.”
all photo's ©2019 Pete Gardner
For more information email Ella Driscoll at ella@sherekitchens.co.uk
visit: Shere Kitchens website | Facebook page
July 5th 2019
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This weekend: Shere Open Gardens - Sunday 30th June
Looking forward to our annual (41st) village Open Gardens.
 Date: 30th June 2019
2.00 until 6.00pm
Free parking
TICKETS & PROGRAMME
Shere is one of the most picturesque villages in Surrey nestling at the foot of the North Downs between Guildford and Dorking and is highly suited to an open gardens event as nearly all of the gardens are just a quick stroll apart. So, whether you are a keen gardener or simply curious to see behind the lichen covered walls and manicured hedges, Shere Open Gardens offers an enjoyable afternoon wandering around gardens in full bloom.
As usual, there will be a plant sale, an over-the-wall gardeners’ question time at the allotments, a Pimms Stall run by members of the cricket club, and the mums from Shere School will be serving home-made teas in the village hall.
The funds raised by the event in 2019 will be divided between Cherry Trees, the respite home in East Horsley for children with disabilities, and about 15 local causes aimed at all ages and stages in the community, from the Shere School and the Cricket Club to the Pensioner’s Christmas Party and the local Veterans.
visit the Shere OPEN GARDENS website
June 28th 2019
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Folding lettercard - 1910/20s
Way before e-mail was invented, the main way to communicate was through letter or the sending out of messages on a postcard.
 This is a folding lettercard of Shere, dated approx., 1910-1920s (images identified on Francis Frith website). Published by Francis Frith & Co Ltd Card nos: 84965, 48532, 84967, 75312, 69999 and 80868.
Images include:
1. Shere Village
2. Shere Church
3. Shere Village (different view)
4. The Bridge, Shere
5. Shere Village and Church
6. The Silent Pool, Albury.
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10th June 2019
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NEW Parish magazine - out NOW
Having read last month that Tim Austin had received the Mayor of Guildford's Award for Service to the Community, we were so very pleased see that the front cover photograph of June's Parish Magazine features Tim and his wife, Lesley with the award.
So well deserving as Tim not only produces our beloved Parish Magazine (another 96 bumper issue this month) with his wonderful team but also manages, in what time he has left, to fit in many other community activities. We are so very proud of you Tim and of your wonderful wife Lesley.
June issue of our Parish magazine:
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June 2019 - front cover
Mag editor Tim Austin & wife Lesley celebrate Tim's Mayor of Guildford's Award for Service to the Community |
June 2019 - rear cover
Music Festival stars shine brightly |
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As we approach Father's Day: Rector's Letter
Two new Parish Councillors co-opted
The glory of the reborn St Mark's
Peaslake Players' "The Ladykillers" reviewed.
This and other news, the new 96 page Parish Magazine is OUT NOW
Deadline for news/info regarding the April Edition of the Parish Magazine will be noon on Monday, March 18th.
e-mail: shuttlesmag@gmail.com
2nd June 2019
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Shere Open Gardens
30th June 2019
2.00 until 6.00pm
Free parking
The preparations for Shere Open Gardens 2019 are underway and we will shortly be able to advise you of some of the gardens that will be opening on the last Sunday of June.
Shere is one of the most picturesque villages in Surrey nestling at the foot of the North Downs between Guildford and Dorking and is highly suited to an open gardens event as nearly all of the gardens are just a quick stroll apart. So, whether you are a keen gardener or simply curious to see behind the lichen covered walls and manicured hedges, Shere Open Gardens offers an enjoyable afternoon wandering around gardens in full bloom.
As usual, there will be a plant sale, an over-the-wall gardeners’ question time at the allotments, a Pimms Stall run by members of the cricket club, and the mums from Shere School will be serving home-made teas in the village hall.
The funds raised by the event in 2019 will be divided between Cherry Trees, the respite home in East Horsley for children with disabilities, and about 15 local causes aimed at all ages and stages in the community, from the Shere School and the Cricket Club to the Pensioner’s Christmas Party and the local Veterans.
visit the Shere OPEN GARDENS website
June 1st 2019
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Remembering Ron Chapman
1936 - 2016
We walked past the allotment today and Ron Chapman was in our thoughts - Its three years in this month of May, since we lost a dear man. Our thoughts were full of happy memories, especially when Ron noted that we had killed our green beans by using the weed killer watering can by mistake. He told us that we had the best crop of beans that year but now we had the worst. Always happy and so very helpful.
We also heard that David Rhys-Jones, who lived next to the surgery (and formerly Forge Cottage) had sadly passed away on the 8th May at his home. David was a very special man who was always so very cheerful and pleased to stop and chat. We are desperately sad to have heard the news and I expect that the next issue of the Parish Magazine (June issue) will tell us more - UPDATE - Due to the magazine deadline, the full obituary tribute will appear in the July issue of the Parish Mag.
May 2019
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1904 - Hand tinted/colour postcard
Continuing the recent postings of various postcards, this interesting 'hand coloured/tinted' card was posted in1904 - 115 years ago!! I have only seen a black and white version of this postcard, so very excited to share this with you:
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An elderly gentleman walks away from the black and white iconic 'Chantry Lane Cottage' carrying a "bundle of sticks".
21st March 2019
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abt. 1930 - Lower Street
This rare newly discovered postcard is dated around 1930, so we can assume that the photo was taken sometime in the 1920s.
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Time seems to have stood still in Lower Street over the past 100 years. Very few places have, sadly.
10th March 2019
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St James' - Church Lane
This illustrated postcard reminded me of the 1880 painting by John White, who's painted geographical location was unknown but we in Shere uncovered. The trees and five-bar gate at the end of Church Lane triggered the comparison.
The postcard illustration needs more research, other than the simple M.H. intials, its difficult to date. The story was published on this website on the 'paintings' page. For those of you who may not have discovered or read the story, here it is again:
1880
The discovery of the lost location.
A VILLAGE CHRISTENING - 1880
Painter: John White (1851–1933)
The painting named 'The Village Christening' by painter John White has had its painting location identified by myself, Tristan Greatrex.
The BBC have a website dedicated to ARTS & CULTURE. In collaboration with the PCF (Public Catalogue Foundation), the painted location was unknown.
READ FULL STORY
LOCATION IDENTIFICATION OF PAINTING:
'St. James' Church, Shere, Surrey.
REASONS
Distinctive steps up to door and has the same configuration of windows.
Same artist (John White) also painted 'A Village Wedding, Shere Church, Surrey' a year later in 1881.
(Oil on canvas, 170.9 x 117.2 cm - Collection: Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Devon). This location is due to John White having retired in 1931 and lived in Beer, Devon.
He died on the 21st December 1933.
Another notable fact which helped solve the mystery, painter John White lived at Shere from 1877 to 1882.
10th March 2019
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NEW Parish magazine - out NOW
March issue of our Parish magazine:
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March 2019 - front cover
Parish's thanks to our Fantastic Five! |
March 2019 - rear cover
Congratulations to Shere's centenarian couple! |
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Spring, Lent & new starts: Rosemary Mason
New Rector's message from Dubai
Lent focus on Les Miserables
Peaslake Players' musical triumph
This and other news, the new 92 page Parish Magazine is OUT NOW
As mentioned on the last post regarding John Ellenger who, sadly passed away at the end of December, a full page obituary appears on page 36. We send our love and thoughts to Liz and all John's family.
Deadline for news/info regarding the April Edition of the Parish Magazine will be noon on Monday, March 18th.
e-mail: shuttlesmag@gmail.com
11th February 2019
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NEW Parish magazine - out NOW
February issue of our Parish magazine:
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February 2019 - front cover
The Surrey Hills are alive...Young cast members... |
February 2019 - rear cover
A winter's morning at Newlands Corner |
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New Rector's installation next month
Exploring our stories
Shock closure of The William Bray
This and other news, the new 96 page Parish Magazine is OUT NOW
I would like to mention the sad news that a dear friend to this village website, John Ellenger, passed away at the end of December. Page 28 of the Parish Magazine announces the sad news and the plan is that the March issue of the PM will feature a full obituary.
We send our love and thoughts to Liz and all John's family.
4th February 2019
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1929 - The Square
This final photo in a series of four, taken in The Square.
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Dated 28th June 1929, just two and a half years prior to this, AGATHA CHRISTIE, the undisputed queen of crime and who has sold millions of books across the world. But in a bizarre case of life imitating art, the
 strangest story of all concerns the night that she faked her own death at Newlands Corner in December 1926, walked to Shere and then vanished into thin air...
READ MORE
1st February 2018
UPDATE - JUNE 2021:
LATEST: Hugh Laurie directs the Agatha Christie's novel 'Why Didn't They Ask Evans?" - Film location in Shere - Starring Will Poulter & Lucy Boynton as reported in the June 2021 issue of the Prish Magazine:
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1931 - Junction of Gomshall Lane/Middle Street/Upper Street
This third photo in a series of four, taken at the junction of Middle Street/Upper Street and looking towards Gomshall Lane. 'Bank Terrace' can be seen on the right and Vine Cottages on the left.
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The photo was also taken in support of the 'much talked about' Shere by-pass (see December 16th post below). Note: The corner shop, currently named 'Cuckoo Corner', still retains the render on the top half of the building hiding the beautiful wood structure that we now see today.
Does anyone know the make and model of the car?
18th January 2019
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August 1932 - 'The barbers pole'
This photo from a newspaper archive, dated and stamped on the rear:
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Middle Street - August 1932
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rear photo: date/details
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This second of four original photos recently uncovered (first of these can be seen on the December 16th entry below). The third photo will be posted next week.
10th January 2019
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HAPPY NEW YEAR - 2019
What a great way to start the year with some exciting NEWS regarding our Parish magazine
The first issue of the Shere, Peaslake and Gomshall Parish magazine of 2019 is OUT NOW
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January 2019 - front cover
New Year, new dawn - and a new Rector! (photo Amanda Barnicoat) |
January 2019 - rear cover
Full steam ahead into 2019 ...
(photo by Jonathan Cross) |
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Two special news (Parish Magazine related) items from The Editor:
1. Pat stands down from Mag distribution role:
Pat Nelson is standing down as Parish Magazine Distribution Manager for Shere and Gomshall after more than 30 years in the role. You can read about this in detail on page 4 of the magazine. Thank you Pat from all of us in the Parish.
2. Parish Mag to go online - after a pause!
This exciting development is in its finalising stage. Its great to see just how much our Parish Magazine is keeping abreast with the times and there is no need to worry as the printed magazine will always be three months ahead of the online version. The Editor, Tim Austin, explains all in the magazine.
This time last year, he very first issue of the January 2018 Parish Magazine was produced and printed in full-colour, hot on the heels of collecting the 2017 National Parish Magazine Awards for the 'Best content' catagory.
I feel so lucky to have such an amazing monthly magazine that keeps us all connected in so many different ways - thank you to all the editorial team for producing such a wonderful link to our community.
This months magazine cover photo's : ©2019 National Trust Ranger Amanda Barnicoat (front) and ©2019 Jonathan Cross (rear - Parish Magazine's Chief Photographer)
Shere/Peaslake/Gomshall Parish Magazine
5th January 2019
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Shere as a Film location
The village has been the home to various film locations,
such as The Wedding Date (Debra Messing & Dermot Mulroney)
Wedding scenes and shots of 'The Square'
Bridgette Jones - The Edge of Reason
(Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent)
The Holiday
(Cameron Diaz, Kate Winslet, Jack Black and Jude Law)
Various village shots
The Ruling Class
1972 (Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, Arthur Lowe). Shots of 'The White Horse interior and outside shots of 'The Square'.
WATCH video clip (Inside the pub and outside in The Square).
Hearts of the World
(DW Griffith 1918 silent film) - some location shots. Starring Erich Von Stroheim, D.W. Griffith, Lillian Gish, Noël Coward, Dorothy Gish, Robert Anderson, Robert Harron, Billy Bitzer, William "Wild Bill" Elliott and features David Lloyd George.
A Matter of Life and Death
Shere was used as Dr. Reeve's village in the 1946 film
(David Niven and Kim Hunter) but seen very briefly through camera obscura that if you blink you would miss it.
The Earth Dies Screaming Shere was the location for the 1965 science fiction film which was mainly filmed around 'The Square' - see the newly planted Oak Tree below
Actors
Many more Hollywood films and actors, including two ex-James Bond actors - Sir Roger Moore and Sir Sean Connery as well as notable actors: Sir Michael Caine, Julie Walters, Debra Messing, Dermot Mulroney, Jude Law, Jack Black, Kate Winslet, Camron Diaz, Renée Zellweger, Colin Firth, Hugh Grant, Jim Broadbent, Michael Winner (Director), Michael Kitchen, Edward Fox, Robert Hardy, Robert Mitchum, Deborah Kerr, Peter O'Toole, Alastair Sim, William Mervyn, Coral Browne, Harry Andrews, Carolyn Seymour, James Villiers and Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Stanley Holloway, Alfred Lynch, Cecil Parker, Wilfrid Hyde White, Kathleen Harrison, Eleanor Summerfield,, Eric Barker, Victor Maddern, Barbara Windsor, David Niven, Kim Hunter, Lillian Gish, Dorothy Gish, Noel Coward, Diana Rigg, Harry Hill, Simon Day, David Mitchell, Ben Miller, Emily Watson, Tom Cruise, Russell Crowe, Natasha Parry - View the FILM page for more
See the FILM page
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Access by Bus and Rail
 The nearest train stations to Shere are:
Gomshall train station (0.9 miles)
Chilworth train station (2.7 miles)
Clandon train station (4.3 miles)
Gomshall station was previously known as Gomshall & Shere, as it also serves the adjacent village of Shere.
It has been an unmanned station since 1967.
There are buses from the village that run every half that stops at
'The Compasses Pub' in Gomshall - This takes 3 minutes according
to the time table and means that you only walk 0.2 mile from there to
the train station
- so a max time of a 5 minute walk - Total time is 8 minutes from
Shere to the station by bus/foot.
London
by train - National RAIL WEBSITE times:
Gomshall to London Waterloo - Total time = 58 minutes
with 1 change at Guildford
Gomshall to Guildford = 15min
Waiting time between trains = 9min
Guildford to - London Waterloo = 34min
TOTAL: 58 minutes
ALTERNATIVELY - Gomshall to London Bridge
- Total time = 69 minutes
with 1 change (Redhill)
Gomshall to Redhill = 21min
Waiting time between trains = 12min
Redhill to - London Bridge = 36min
TOTAL: 69 minutes
STATISTICS
Seems that Train travel is rising, heading for twice the amount of passengers in the past ten years. Annual rail passenger usage*:
(Clandon figures compared as its a direct line to London)
1997/98: 17,780. (Clandon 142,780)
1998/99: 20,269. (Clandon 147,359)
1999/00: 26,484. (Clandon 155,727)
2000/01: 26,992. (Clandon 151,730)
2001/02: 25,660. (Clandon 140,098)
2002/03: 26,245. (Clandon 140,085)
2003/04: No data available
2004/05: 27,136. (Clandon 149,556)
2005/06: 28,968. (Clandon 141,921)
2006/07: 28,999. (Clandon 152,813)
2007/08: 32,978. (Clandon 178,203)
2008/09: 39,770. (Clandon 185,630)
2009/10: 41,040. (Clandon 177,902)
2010/11: 46,628. (Clandon 188,300)
2011/12: 50,736. (Clandon 186,530)
2012/13: 59,290. (Clandon 187,258) - Gomshall continues high growth (exceeds double figures over the last 10 years)
2013/14: 59,226. (Clandon 202,062) - Gomshall: Numbers stabalised.
2014/15: 58,430. (Clandon 216,602) - Gomshall: Numbers down.
2015/16: 56,806. (Clandon 222,396) - Gomshall: Numbers dropping.
2016/17: 58,228. (Clandon 222,750) - Gomshall: Numbers increased.
* Annual estimated passenger usage based on sales of tickets in stated financial year(s) which end or originate at Gomshall from
Office of Rail Regulation statistics
Gomshall and Shere Railway station - 24th July 1937
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