Sedgwick became rector of Bishopstoke he recognised the need of a Parish Hall. Stoke Bishop Local History Group, Bristol, United Kingdom. H. . Bishopstoke History Society. If you would like to see her photos and read her memories of "Do you remember Haig Road" just click on the link to the Bishopstoke History website. These premises served the local community of Stoke. A mansion and Estate of about 700 acres. At this time, all traffic from Bishopstoke to Fair Oak would have gone along the old Fair Oak Road, behind the photographer. orOn the opposite side of the road is Stoke Knoll, a Victorian House built in 1856, it had 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a snooker room, lounge, dining room, study, kitchen, breakfast room and a large. Hampshire County Council brought the Mount estate in 1921 and. Bronze age weapons as well as Roman remains have also been found in the area. Sanatorium 1940/50’s. October 19, 2021 · Want to know more about early Eastleigh Airport ? When Edwin Rowland Moon was the first person to fly from the field that became the Airport, Largest U. This bookcase is now located. In the Bishopstoke Parish Council Newsletter it has stated that “the current Memorial Hall is in very poor shape and is uninsurable. The western Parish Boundary for the most part lies through the water meadows. Bishopstoke History Society. Moody's Garage prior to demolition. freeserve. . Perhaps “farmhouse” is a misnomer because it was. It was given to them as a. . March 4, 2021 · Many thanks to Jenny Hislop for sharing this “I found this picture today, my dad Den Hamshare is in the middle of the bottom row and Eddie light ( I think) is far right top row, I have no idea who the rest are, I am sure someone will. October 9, 2017 · The old St. This photo is of a tile blown off the roof of St. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Bishopstoke History Society. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Stamped on it is M. Log In. . March 1866 to Lyon, France. . March 4, 2021 · Many thanks to Jenny Hislop for sharing this “I found this picture today, my dad Den Hamshare is in the middle of the bottom row and Eddie light ( I think) is far right top row, I have no idea who the rest are, I am sure someone will. Thanks go to Christopher Renham for the photo and his comments “That’s my dad. Supported by voluntary contribution, this charitable organisation provided care and accommodation for the. First edition of The Scribblers' Script, the new magazine by The Writing Buddies, based in Southampton, UK. Photo on the left is a colourised photo of the old cottages in Spring Lane, just before they were demolished in the 1950's and on the right Spring Lane today. 1 ha) No. . uk Bishopstoke Players Thur 7. Steve Evans posted this on our visitor posts page " While visiting my in Arkansas this past weekend, I took a picture of a watercolor they had on their wall of Riverside. . or. It was a Victorian beer house, built in around 1850 by Henry Twynam. Although close to the town of Eastleigh, and having seen much development over the past 150 years, Bishopstoke Parish still contains a variety of types of countryside. My great grandfather was born at Fair Oak Park - one of 11 children of James Edward. The London & South Western Railway was created to extend the line to Weymouth. The machine was driven by a belt powered by a gas engine in the corner. Mary's Church, Bishopstoke. Bishopstoke History Society December 12, 2019 On the Fair Oak and Bishopstoke Neighbours facebook page, some people were asking where Middle Street Hill was in. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. The company also wanted to connect to Bristol, but this decision was blocked by Parliament. From a personal viewpoint I find this positive. . This part of Bishopstoke was developed to house workers of the railway and it is fitting that the. . The Royal BC Museum and Archives has a wide range of oral history recordings for you to explore. Street Party Gallery. The photo on the right shows Alan Drayton and Daley Thompson competing in one of the decathlon. (1991) Eastleigh and District History Society Special Paper No 21. Log In. The Victoria Natural History Society (VNHS) formed in 1944 and currently has about 750 members. . Although close to the town of Eastleigh, and having seen much development over the past 150 years, Bishopstoke Parish still contains a variety of types of countryside. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. The photo shows the crimping machine from the Bishopstoke Laundry. Fair Oak Village. The Trefoil Guild have knitted/crocheted this post box topper to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles! 3. I. Click on the link to see more photos like this Great photo of what looks like the start of an outing. The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. Writers in this edition: Penny Legg, William Keates, Andy Ford, James Marsh, Janet. Click the link to see more old photo's of early Eastleigh's old shops, the Railway Institute and the Cheese Market and much more,Bishopstoke History Society · January 24, 2019 · Thanks go to Colin Bates for supplying the “So you think you know Bishopstoke” photo. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of Bishopstoke He was also a member of a number of distinguished learned bodies and society’s. Where in Bishopstoke was this 1948 surveying photo taken and to what house does it lead to. Sometime in the 1990’s, it had a name. The B3037, better known as Alan Drayton Way was named after Alan Drayton a local athlete, who won a Bronze medal in August 1978 at the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, competing in the Decathlon. Houses were built by William Whitehead, a local Bishopstoke builder, to accommodate workers of the London &South Western Railway when the Carriage Works were relocated from Nine Elms in London, in 1891. Community Organization. May 5 · 1. Bishopstoke History Society. Related Pages. Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society. 3,014 likes · 115 talking about this. . This had been the parish hall for the old St Mary's Church, which used to stand over the road. March 30, 2021 · Diana Rogers posted “ Mortimers Lane where Mimosa Drive and Camelia Grove are today, stood Fair Oak Park. The Church bells will be rung half-muffled on Thursday Night practice and. Eastleigh History and Shared Memories · June 2, 2015 · June 2, 2015 ·When Bishopstoke Station was opened in June 1839, the London & Southampton Railway developed plans to connect to the West Country. Members have developed. A mansion and Estate of about 700 acres. Bishopstoke History Society · December 3, 2021 · · December 3, 2021 ·The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. The room, which is built in the Gothic style, is 35 feet long by 19 feet wide, is very lofty, with a library and living rooms attached. Bishopstoke History Society · August 16, 2017 · August 16, 2017 · Harvey Collyer was not the only person from Bishopstoke to perish in the Titanic disaster. The tower was left standing until it was weakened by fire in 1965 and subsequently demolished. “ The Rise of the Railway part 1 “ is a new subject that’s just been added to the Bishopstoke History website, telling you about the arrival of the Railway & development of Eastleigh Carriage Works. TV show. Lieutenant – General Baden Powell established a boys camping event on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour to test his ideas for the book Scouting for Boys. Colourised photos of the interior of the Methodist Chapel known as "The Chapel in the garden" that was in Stoke Common Road. co. . Log In. The mill was demolished to make way for 2, the old swimming pool and boys club, which was then replaced by 3, the Mercedes garage and 4, today is. . The earliest reference to Bishopstoke is in a document of 948 AD when King Edred granted eleven dwellings at ‘Stoke’ to a Nobleman named Aelfric. Bishopstoke History Society February 16, 2021 Photo's of some of the old " Mount " hospital buildings. Hampshire Telegraph 15th September 1875: BISHOPSTOKE. September 21, 2021 · In the Bishopstoke Parish Council Newsletter it has stated that “the current Memorial Hall is in very poor shape and is uninsurable. Bishopstoke History Society · December 12, 2019 · · December 12, 2019 ·Do you live in Hamilton Road and would like to know who lived in your house in 1909 ? These pages are from the Bishopstoke rate book for November. It stood on the site of the previous church, which had fallen into disrepair, opposite what is now the Glebe Meadow recreation ground. Stoke later came into the possession of the Bishops of Winchester, giving rise to the modern name. The Collyer’s had moved to Bishopstoke because of Sidney Newman Sedgwick. Mary's Road. Thanks go to Glenn Tull, for the use of the original black and white photo. May 15, 2021 ·. To read. Within hours a. Mary's Church, "Ring for the King"Bishopstoke History Society October 3, 2021 · Most of you knew the old view was at Stoke Common, looking towards Jockey Lane with Rose Cottage in the middle of the photograph. to 50 ft. Bishopstoke Carnival. Bishopstoke History Society. The National Society was founded in 1811 by the Church of England. . . Portal, Chairman of the London & South Western Railway Company from 1892 to 1899. . Community Organization. However, in 1894, Fair Oak, the eastern part of. Bunting in Henry Road. Bishopstoke History Society. This article is about The Railway Servant’s Children’s Orphanage at Woking, later to be named Woking Homes. . Bishopstoke History Society · November 22, 2021 · · November 22, 2021 ·We had an enquiry from Sarah Jane Arnold “ My parents were the last private owners of 5-7 Scotter Road (also previously called Hayden House). On Tuesday evening, the Bishopstoke bell ringers are attempting a peal to commemorate the occasion, 100 years ago to the day, that the first peal was rung on the old bells. Images of Bishopstoke taken from Google Earth. The title is “The Elixer Vitae” or “The Monk’s Strategem”. Thanks to Mandy Etheridge for this old newspaper cutting about a boy scout who lived in Portal Road, Bishopstoke. 5 acres (11. Centre. With the funds a wooden and galvanised iron building on a brick foundation was built in. Inst. Day 8th. Bishopstoke History Society. 30-10pm at the Memorial Hall Riverside – Wendy Shehan 80693032 Bishopstoke Women’s Institute 1st Mon of the month at 7. The pub was for many years known as the "Annie Miles" named after the landlady, she owned the pub from 1899-1911. Bishopstoke History Society. . Poppies on the gates to St. 15pm at the BCA Centre – Sadie Wright (Secretary). Mary's Church tower in colour, another Chris Smart photo. . Log In. The books author, Arthur Drewitt considered that to no single man does Eastleigh and Bishopstoke owe more than to Henry White. It shows old photos from our collection, (many unseen before). . The Prince of Wales, public house was situated at number 65, Bishopstoke Road, on the main road towards Eastleigh. Bishopstoke History Society. He moved down to Bishopstoke with His family after his daughter Hilder (my mum) became ill with double pneumonia. . ( Frederick William Hutchinson – Was noted in the minutes of the first meeting of the Bishopstoke bell ringers , that was held at St. Mary’s Church Bishopstoke on May 18th. Mary’s Church was built in 1890/91 and consecrated on Thursday 12 th November 1891 by the Bishop of Guildford. Woking Homes (Roy Smith Collection and research by Chris Humby)) Compiled by Chris Humby. Bishopstoke History Society have renewed their website for another year. In fact, there are over 4,000 of them! The topics range from British Columbia’s. August 9, 2021 ·. June 23, 2020 ·. E. August 9, 2021 ·. Mary’s Church. above the ordnance level, to the woodland round Fair Oak Park, a height of 190 ft. It stood on the site of the previous church, which had fallen into disrepair, opposite what is now the Glebe Meadow recreation ground. 1910. M. Log In. Bishopstoke History Society. However, in 1894, Fair Oak, the eastern part of. Colourised photo of Stoke Park Road C 1935? The house in the middle of the photo is "The Briars" on the corner of St. Fowler was a teacher at the. Jane Bray posted this photo on our visitor post page. A local family has been in touch with the Bishopstoke History Society about their discovery of an old well in their garden. In the middle was a tiny hut reached by a walkway—two ATS girls manned it. orLog In. S. City. Sandra McCoye asked for some history on the grade 2 listed building called Stoke Lodge. Gilman. Asfordbye has had several name changes during its existence. orPart 2 of Biddy Cull's memories of St. Reposted from another site about Wainwrights the Chemist. Caroline would like people to let her know if they intend coming to the reception and may respond to her via E mail. Bishopstoke History Society · November 9, 2022 · · November 9, 2022 ·Many thanks to Bill White for sharing these pictures of "The Mount" taken from a book called "Hampshire at the opening of the Twentieth Century " by W. By 1881 the population of Eastleigh had risen to around 1,000, whilst Bishopstoke was larger at over 1,500. Blanchard & Co, Bishop’s Waltham Hants, Terra Cotta Brick Tile Works. Plus a "Green man". Oct. Bishopstoke History Society. It must be acknowledged that our members Joan and Rod Simmonds and Stan Roberts were also early members of Eastleigh History Society and have been inspirational in researching our village history and keeping the history of Bishopstoke alive through talks and exhibitions, for. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. It was performed in Bishopstoke on the 10 th, 11 th, 12 th and 14 th February 1914 and featured Charlotte Collyer in the chorus as one of the “Villagers”. by Chris Humby. or. Opened in 1855 by Johnathon Barstow as a shop, it was soon trading as a Pub. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. July 26, 2019. Over the years the site. Marsh & Son opened a Drapers Shop at No 2 in 1960 when they moved from premises in Church Road. One of Stuart Rigden's. orThis old newspaper cutting shows the " Anglers Inn " in the early part of last century, decked out with flags and lanterns to mark the Bishopstoke Carnival. Do you know where in Bishopstoke this view is today ?Walking up Church Road on your left is the entrance to the Bishopstoke Park Retirement Village. 2d. "Shears mill, Bishopstoke with some of my photos of underneath the mill, the turbines and the. Another photo from the 1993 Bishopstoke Society photography competiton. Victoria Historical Society. A message from The Reverend Richard Wise. Coordinates: 50. To read his story click on the link to our History website. "Then and now" photo's of the same site in Sedgwick Road. Marys Road. Asfordbye House stood where Asford Grove is now, opposite Spring Lane. Log In. Share. . What year do you think it was when these were your teachers? Early 1970's ? Lots more to see at. PROLOGUE. Log In. Bishopstoke History Society. May at 2. Marsh & Son opened a Drapers Shop at No 2 in 1960 when they moved from premises in Church Road. It is nice to think that people planning the future want to maintain a link with the past. (1988) Eastleigh and District History Society Occasional Paper No 34. More newspaper cuttings and programmes from Audra about the YLU ( Young Leaguers Union now called the Bishopstoke Players ) 1972 performance of "Man Alive" If you would like to know more on the. ) 1. . Bishopstoke History Society. Mary’s Church. . It's in the same location in which today's Bishopstoke Memorial Hall stands. July 24, 2020 · Back to church. or. Its aim was to provide a school in every parish. 3278°W Bishopstoke is a village and civil parish in the Eastleigh district of Hampshire, England. Bishopstoke History Society · April 6, 2021 · · April 6, 2021 ·Bishopstoke History Society. (The. May 1, 2015 ·. Were you born at Rookwood Maternity Home, if so Anne Brown has started a facebook group called Rookie Babies at go and have a. ( Frederick William Hutchinson – Was noted in the minutes of the first meeting of the Bishopstoke bell ringers , that was held at St. Bishopstoke History Society July 30, 2020 · View from the roof of St. Bishopstoke History Society · August 28, 2022 · · August 28, 2022 ·Bishopstoke History Society Chris Humby – 07973 194691 chris@humby5. Bishopstoke History Society · January 3, 2022 · January 3, 2022 ·Born in Horton Heath, Bishopstoke, in 1652, Samuel emigrated to Massachusetts in 1661 and settled in Boston. May 2023, Coronation Day of King Charles III. We arrange. There has been a inn on this site for nearly 200 years old as the Anglers Inn first appeared on a map in 1824. It is recorded as "Stoke" as early as 948 AD when King. . Another Bishopstoke old yew tree is this one in Stoke Park Woods, locals know it as "The Witches tree". orIn 1871 the population is recorded as being 515. . . Mary's Church tower, looking over the back gardens of St. Who remembers Renham's cycle shop at Whalesmead? (Advanced Exterior Plastics Ltd shop is located there today in Fair Oak Road). He was Curate at the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas in Leatherhead and Charlotte. Within the first year there were 560 Members. and other carvings. . Art. (There will only be 6. This map dates from the late 1890s and is interesting to note that Bishopstoke had expanded. Bishopstoke History Society. )There are now more of the Bishopstoke Infants School class photos uploaded onto the Bishopstoke History website. Bottom left photo- photo taken in the old Infants school playground, summer 1956. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of Bishopstoke. Pictured is Herbert Butler who ran the business in 1912. . Log In. . So what’s happening at number 3 and 5 Bishopstoke Road. These shops at number 3 & 5 have seen over the years,. Eastleigh station was built by the London & South Western Railway and was called Bishopstoke when it was opened in 1839. Bishopstoke History Society. It is recorded as "Stoke" as early as 948 AD when King Eadred granted land there to a thegn called Aelfric. . More charity collectors for Bishopstoke Hospital Fund. 1,630 likes · 7 talking about this · 564 were here. Bishopstoke History Society. The Bishopstoke History Society we have set up is therefore simply a small group of local people who want to tell the story of the village”. Nice colourised photo of Riverside. The oldest part of Stoke Lodge is Tudor, although it is thought there was possibly a hunting Lodge originally. Committed to heritage that is inclusive, diverse, &. May at 2. You could buy a Renault car for £544, win a Space-age portable television or buy a washing machine in Guinea's. Bishopstoke History Society. 1, Nutbeem Mill, corn, hay & straw merchants. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Showing teachers, dinner ladies, classes, plays, football teams and Orange Calypso. . Children for Carnival at Bishopstoke. Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society February 15, 2022 · These 4 Infant school centenary school photos from 1980 have just been added to the Bishopstoke History website. ( The Plantation is a piece of woodland behind Edward Avenue that runs between Church Road and Stoke Common Road/Edward Avenue ) More wooden benches, with wooden shapes of a bat, moth, hedgehog and mushrooms. The grave of Sir James Douglas at the Ross Bay Cemetery. . Within the first year there were 560 Members. Original photo on the right & the photo on the left has been colourised by Chris Smart. The pub was for many years known as the "Annie Miles" named after the landlady, she owned the pub from 1899-1911. Bishy woods. Bishopstoke Mill; Riverside;. . Top left photo- Brownies and Guides used to meet in the Infant School in Church Rd. Bishopstoke Road, on the main road towards Eastleigh. Perhaps “farmhouse” is a misnomer because it was. In the centre is a Nanny pushing a pram with maybe two sisters out walking the dog from one of the large houses. It was run in 1881 by Arthur Lock, who also had a grocers shop behind the. We are so proud to be presented with this little treasure from Janie Penn-Barwell which can still make the hairs stand on the back of your. Bishopstoke History Society. . Forgot Account?Bishopstoke History Society. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Mary's Church tower, looking over the back gardens of St. Bishopstoke was recorded in. The family “believe" the well. Field, Marion (2010) A History of Woking Homes. in Bishopstoke got their names? Later this week we will put our presentation of ”Whats in a name “ up on our Bishopstoke website to explain why. The photos were kindly donated to the Bishopstoke History Society by Gillian Johns. . 2. March 16, 2022 · Rod Simmons funeral is on Tuesday 29th March, 1pm at Wessex Vale to be followed with a reception at the BCA. . This document has been edited and produced by Chris Humby of Bishopstoke History Society, with grateful thanks to Allen Guille and Jane King for additional research. . . When RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton, on Wednesday 10th April 1912, on board were Harvey Collyer, his wife Charlotte and their daughter Marjorie, he had run a grocery shop at 82, Church Road (where the House of Hair Salon. Uploaded onto the Bishopstoke History website are "Photos of patien. With the arrival of so many new people on the estate the character of Bishopstoke altered somewhat, so many more children for the school for. . to 220 ft. Log In. Starting with Chris Humby’s family. Bishopstoke Carnival. Bishopstoke History Society. (Where the Summers Place flats are today) It had been used for storage for council. The Anglers Inn will be reopening again on Monday 17th. Update on the four Roman coins found in 1945 in the bank of the River Itchen, donated to the Bishopstoke History Society by Darren Dietman. . Who remembers when the petrol pump attendant use to come out and put the petrol in your car for you?Diana Rogers posted “ Mortimers Lane where Mimosa Drive and Camelia Grove are today, stood Fair Oak Park. ”. An introduction tells the story of Bishopstoke by means of maps, starting with one of 1613 from Winchester College and going on to the arrival of Bishopstoke Station in 1839. David Clifford King has written all about his life growing up in Bishopstoke and Eastleigh in the 1950's. The tower was not added until nearly twenty years after the church was opened, because of a lack of funding. E. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. 9679°N 1. Bishopstoke History Society. 485 likes · 16 talking about this. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. March 16, 2022 · Rod Simmons funeral is on Tuesday 29th March, 1pm at Wessex Vale to be followed with a reception at the BCA. These diagrams are from a booklet copied at Swindon Railway Drawing Office in October 1953. On the corner of Dutton Lane and Bishopstoke Road, The Steam Town brew house, bar & grill is now open for business. Simmonds, Joan. Mr. Early Eastleigh (Produced from a presentation compiled by Chris Humby in 2016) In the book, Eastleigh Then and Now, Penny Legg acknowledges that “Eastleigh was of little significance before the coming of the railway”. According to the book, “Eastleigh’s Yesterdays”, Henry White retired in 1915, from the Clerkship of the Urban District Council of Eastleigh, a post that he had held since its creation in 1892. Barrett & Sons Fruit & veg. E. There has been a inn on this site for nearly 200 years old as the Anglers Inn first appeared on a map in 1824. . August 29, 2017 · There are many theories about the naming of Portal Road but we believe that it was named after Wyndham S. Roy Honeybone commented "While spring cleaning during Covid19 lockdown I came across this photograph of the First Bishopstoke Brownies taken in July 1951. Bottom left photo- photo taken in the old Infants school playground, summer 1956. While Eric was doing his bit, by shooting at the Luftwaffe, he was also on war work in his. Bishopstoke History Society. uk Bishopstoke Players Thur 7. Thomas Garnier. This church had been built in 1825 by the then Rector, the Rev.