Chertsey History
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Sharing pictures and history of Chertsey and the surrounding areas including the Thames. I have a not-so-secret fondness for steam trains too!
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Medieval tile depicting King Mark & Tristram from the C13th Tristram Tiles which tell the tale of the adulterous love affair between Tristram and Isolde. The tiles were made at Chertsey Abbey, and are now part of the collections at the British Museum. 📸 My own #TilesOnTuesday
April 1, 2025 at 6:25 AM
Medieval tile depicting King Mark & Tristram from the C13th Tristram Tiles which tell the tale of the adulterous love affair between Tristram and Isolde. The tiles were made at Chertsey Abbey, and are now part of the collections at the British Museum. 📸 My own #TilesOnTuesday
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In Women's History Month celebrate the life of Ada Salter, here with her spade on the Thames Path in Rotherhithe, part of a family group of sculptures. A trailblazer: she planted trees, campaigned for green spaces and social justice. Read on 👇
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March 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
In Women's History Month celebrate the life of Ada Salter, here with her spade on the Thames Path in Rotherhithe, part of a family group of sculptures. A trailblazer: she planted trees, campaigned for green spaces and social justice. Read on 👇
londonhistorians.wordpress.com/2024/06/24/r...
londonhistorians.wordpress.com/2024/06/24/r...
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The Ruined Abbey at Painshill, Cobham, Surrey reflected in the almost still waters of the lake this morning
March 3, 2025 at 7:33 PM
The Ruined Abbey at Painshill, Cobham, Surrey reflected in the almost still waters of the lake this morning
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What pet do you have?
February 20, 2025 at 10:30 AM
What pet do you have?
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#ThrowbackThursday – Victoria St #EnglefieldGreen 1914 Whilst Annie Taylor no longer runs the haberdasher’s shop at No.20 & Mr Dew is no longer behind the counter of the tobacconist at No. 18, this view looking east is little changed today #LocalHistory
February 20, 2025 at 6:00 AM
#ThrowbackThursday – Victoria St #EnglefieldGreen 1914 Whilst Annie Taylor no longer runs the haberdasher’s shop at No.20 & Mr Dew is no longer behind the counter of the tobacconist at No. 18, this view looking east is little changed today #LocalHistory
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#ThrowbackThursday – St Thomas the Apostle School, Eastworth Road, #Chertsey, 1959
Formerly School of Handicrafts built 1885 became St Thomas in 1956 as 1-form voluntary-aided Catholic school. In 1980s it became St Anne’s & in 1995 the land was sold & the building demolished
Formerly School of Handicrafts built 1885 became St Thomas in 1956 as 1-form voluntary-aided Catholic school. In 1980s it became St Anne’s & in 1995 the land was sold & the building demolished
February 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
#ThrowbackThursday – St Thomas the Apostle School, Eastworth Road, #Chertsey, 1959
Formerly School of Handicrafts built 1885 became St Thomas in 1956 as 1-form voluntary-aided Catholic school. In 1980s it became St Anne’s & in 1995 the land was sold & the building demolished
Formerly School of Handicrafts built 1885 became St Thomas in 1956 as 1-form voluntary-aided Catholic school. In 1980s it became St Anne’s & in 1995 the land was sold & the building demolished
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Victorian ladies explore the excavations of Chertsey Abbey in Surrey in 1861.
February 3, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Victorian ladies explore the excavations of Chertsey Abbey in Surrey in 1861.
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Coffins discovered in the ruined church of Chertsey Abbey in 1861.
February 3, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Coffins discovered in the ruined church of Chertsey Abbey in 1861.
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This artwork can be found on display at our museum, we welcome you to come see it for yourself!
February 5, 2025 at 12:53 PM
This artwork can be found on display at our museum, we welcome you to come see it for yourself!
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Throwback Thursday - 2-4 London Street, Chertsey, 1966. In C19 was a mineral water factory before becoming Gerrard Chemist where in late 1890s he installed generator for 1st electric lighting within the town. Later used by Chemist Agnew Nicholson but vacant & left derelict before demolished in 1986.
February 6, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Throwback Thursday - 2-4 London Street, Chertsey, 1966. In C19 was a mineral water factory before becoming Gerrard Chemist where in late 1890s he installed generator for 1st electric lighting within the town. Later used by Chemist Agnew Nicholson but vacant & left derelict before demolished in 1986.
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#OnThisDay 109 years ago, Staines High Street station closed, as did the Staines Curve to passengers. Only services from Windsor towards Egham called; Waterloo to Windsor trains didn't stop as Staines (Central) was nearby. Image: https://buff.ly/3Ek2kyx Map: London Railway Atlas
January 30, 2025 at 5:00 AM
#OnThisDay 109 years ago, Staines High Street station closed, as did the Staines Curve to passengers. Only services from Windsor towards Egham called; Waterloo to Windsor trains didn't stop as Staines (Central) was nearby. Image: https://buff.ly/3Ek2kyx Map: London Railway Atlas
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Throwback Thursday - Lagonda Motors The Causeway Egham c1935
1900 Wilbur Gunn sold 1st Lagonda motorcycle. By 1903 was manufacturing at Egham. By 1909 making cars. WW1 made shells & other munitions. In 1935 went into receivership & became Lagonda (Staines) Ltd. 1947 became Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
1900 Wilbur Gunn sold 1st Lagonda motorcycle. By 1903 was manufacturing at Egham. By 1909 making cars. WW1 made shells & other munitions. In 1935 went into receivership & became Lagonda (Staines) Ltd. 1947 became Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
January 30, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Throwback Thursday - Lagonda Motors The Causeway Egham c1935
1900 Wilbur Gunn sold 1st Lagonda motorcycle. By 1903 was manufacturing at Egham. By 1909 making cars. WW1 made shells & other munitions. In 1935 went into receivership & became Lagonda (Staines) Ltd. 1947 became Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
1900 Wilbur Gunn sold 1st Lagonda motorcycle. By 1903 was manufacturing at Egham. By 1909 making cars. WW1 made shells & other munitions. In 1935 went into receivership & became Lagonda (Staines) Ltd. 1947 became Aston Martin Lagonda Ltd
Beautiful frosty sunrise across Chertsey Meads this morning
February 2, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Beautiful frosty sunrise across Chertsey Meads this morning
Sunshine and slight mist on the Thames at Chertsey this morning. The river level is still high.
February 2, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Sunshine and slight mist on the Thames at Chertsey this morning. The river level is still high.
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January 27, 2025 at 10:36 AM
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Today’s Thames Painting:
The Thames at Richmond from the Middlesex Bank, Looking towards Richmond Bridge. Early 19th century. Ramsay Richard Reinagle.
The Thames at Richmond from the Middlesex Bank, Looking towards Richmond Bridge. Early 19th century. Ramsay Richard Reinagle.
January 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Today’s Thames Painting:
The Thames at Richmond from the Middlesex Bank, Looking towards Richmond Bridge. Early 19th century. Ramsay Richard Reinagle.
The Thames at Richmond from the Middlesex Bank, Looking towards Richmond Bridge. Early 19th century. Ramsay Richard Reinagle.
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Throwback Thursday - Post Office & bakery Brox Rd Ottershaw c.1915.
1839 Chertsey was made a post town & until Ottershaw post office built in the early C20th mail to village residents was delivered to Chertsey where it was collected by a foot messenger & delivered to its recipient #LocalHistory
1839 Chertsey was made a post town & until Ottershaw post office built in the early C20th mail to village residents was delivered to Chertsey where it was collected by a foot messenger & delivered to its recipient #LocalHistory
January 9, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Throwback Thursday - Post Office & bakery Brox Rd Ottershaw c.1915.
1839 Chertsey was made a post town & until Ottershaw post office built in the early C20th mail to village residents was delivered to Chertsey where it was collected by a foot messenger & delivered to its recipient #LocalHistory
1839 Chertsey was made a post town & until Ottershaw post office built in the early C20th mail to village residents was delivered to Chertsey where it was collected by a foot messenger & delivered to its recipient #LocalHistory
A combination of beautiful sunrise and mist on Chertsey Meads this morning. I wish I could paint that sky!
January 12, 2025 at 9:35 AM
A combination of beautiful sunrise and mist on Chertsey Meads this morning. I wish I could paint that sky!
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Four different views from the foreshore this week, spanning the (almost) end of the Tidal Thames to the old Pool of London. From the bucolic, meandering SW, on to the bustling busy City, the river rolls east. Everyone can ID Tower Bridge but see if you can name the others. (Answers later.) #mudlark
November 16, 2024 at 9:34 AM
Four different views from the foreshore this week, spanning the (almost) end of the Tidal Thames to the old Pool of London. From the bucolic, meandering SW, on to the bustling busy City, the river rolls east. Everyone can ID Tower Bridge but see if you can name the others. (Answers later.) #mudlark
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I’ve been posting paintings of the Thames every day for over 2 years on X. Thought I’d start replicating here. To kick off here are my posts for the last 18 days.
January 4, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I’ve been posting paintings of the Thames every day for over 2 years on X. Thought I’d start replicating here. To kick off here are my posts for the last 18 days.
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⚠️ High tide this afternoon upriver of the #ThamesBarrier. Flood Alerts in force.
January 3, 2025 at 1:08 PM
⚠️ High tide this afternoon upriver of the #ThamesBarrier. Flood Alerts in force.
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Throwback Thursday – Bridge Road, Chertsey c.1910
Early C18 The Cricketers (L) traded as The Walnut Tree with a sign depicting cricketers under a walnut tree painted by George Morland in lieu of paying his bill. Bridge Hotel (L) opened1870 on site of former wharf. All 3 rebuilt or demolished 1990s
Early C18 The Cricketers (L) traded as The Walnut Tree with a sign depicting cricketers under a walnut tree painted by George Morland in lieu of paying his bill. Bridge Hotel (L) opened1870 on site of former wharf. All 3 rebuilt or demolished 1990s
January 2, 2025 at 6:00 AM
Throwback Thursday – Bridge Road, Chertsey c.1910
Early C18 The Cricketers (L) traded as The Walnut Tree with a sign depicting cricketers under a walnut tree painted by George Morland in lieu of paying his bill. Bridge Hotel (L) opened1870 on site of former wharf. All 3 rebuilt or demolished 1990s
Early C18 The Cricketers (L) traded as The Walnut Tree with a sign depicting cricketers under a walnut tree painted by George Morland in lieu of paying his bill. Bridge Hotel (L) opened1870 on site of former wharf. All 3 rebuilt or demolished 1990s
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Some of my #BestNine photos of my beloved River Thames and foreshore in 2024. From Richmond in SW London, on to the City itself and Rotherhithe downstream.
A year of ups and downs for the Mudlarking community and one where perseverance and resilience have been needed.
Happy New Year to you 🥳
A year of ups and downs for the Mudlarking community and one where perseverance and resilience have been needed.
Happy New Year to you 🥳
December 31, 2024 at 10:05 AM
Some of my #BestNine photos of my beloved River Thames and foreshore in 2024. From Richmond in SW London, on to the City itself and Rotherhithe downstream.
A year of ups and downs for the Mudlarking community and one where perseverance and resilience have been needed.
Happy New Year to you 🥳
A year of ups and downs for the Mudlarking community and one where perseverance and resilience have been needed.
Happy New Year to you 🥳
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A beautiful Banded Centipede (Lithobius variegatus) photographed yesterday, not far from my home in Chertsey. in the Ottershaw Memorial Fields. A Happy New Year to all.
December 31, 2024 at 2:58 PM
A beautiful Banded Centipede (Lithobius variegatus) photographed yesterday, not far from my home in Chertsey. in the Ottershaw Memorial Fields. A Happy New Year to all.
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Shepperton Ferry is temporarily suspended due to unpredictability of the river conditions. Usual Thames Path route continues on the south bank of the river #fingerpostfriday 📷 @johnmtippetts.bsky.social
December 27, 2024 at 7:05 PM
Shepperton Ferry is temporarily suspended due to unpredictability of the river conditions. Usual Thames Path route continues on the south bank of the river #fingerpostfriday 📷 @johnmtippetts.bsky.social