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Thorpe and Thorpe Lea

General Directories and Reference Works

Directory and almanack for Egham, Englefield Green, Virginia Water and Thorpe 1912-1916. Egham: H.W. Herbert,  1912-1916. 5 vols. [914.22112 EGH]

 

The Egham, Englefield Green, Virginia Water and Thorpe almanack and directory 1906. Egham: H.W. Herbert,  1906. 124, [32]p. [914.22112 EGH]

 

Egham Official Guide. Egham, Englefield Green, Virginia Water, Sunningdale & Thorpe the official guide. Derby: New Centurion Publishing & Publicity Co. Ltd.,  [1947?]. 48p. [914.22112 EGH]

 

Egham Official Guide. Egham, Englefield Green, Virginia Water, Sunningdale & Thorpe the official guide. Derby: New Centurion Publishing and Publicity Co. Ltd.,  [1948?]. 48p. [914.22112 EGH]

 

Malden, H. E. (ed). A history of the County of Surrey, part 29 Godley Hundred comprising the parishes of Bisley, Byfleet, Chertsey, Chobham, Egham, Horsell, Pyrford, Thorpe. London: Constable & Co., 1920. p. 396-440. (Victoria History of the Counties of England). [942.21 MAL Oversize]

 

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Engravings and Waterclours

Page containing small engravings of the Chertsey, Thorpe and Virginia Water area.     [1223]

 

Watercolour of Muckhatch Farm, Thorpe painted by Thekla Carpenter Roddy.  1943. [1240]

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Family Material

Blackett (Matfen) mss deposited in the Northumberland Record Office by Sir Douglas Blackett Bart, 27 March 1963.  Handlist compiled by H A Taylor, county archivist.  1965. Typewritten mss. [1431]

 

Family history of the Goring family from 1332 compiled by Mr. Sidney Oliver.  ca. 1970. Typewritten. [329]

 

To the dear memory of John Charles Blackett, born at Thorpe Lea April 3rd, 1813, died there August 8th, 1896.  1896.  Printed quotations.  [1803]

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Legal Documents

Abstract of the title of the trustees of the will of Thomas Joseph Eyre, Esq, decd.  Freehold estates at Thorpe Lee .  1905. Legal document. [1665]

 

Copy of agreement between George J. Perkins and Messrs Gale & Power for the purchase of "Sharp's Mead, Thorpe Lee, Egham.  1911. Typewritten and handwritten agreement. [282]

 

Mr Fredk. Bosher to Mr. Robert Clarke.  Conveyance of freehold hereditaments & premises situate at Thorpe & Egham known as Hurst Farm.  1919. [1814]

 

Henry C Leigh Bennett Esq with Mr Richard Heard.  Agreement.  Mr Richard Heard to Messrs S M & J M Roberts.  Assignment (enclosed).  1914. [1815]

 

Two letters from Buckland & Sons to Mr J M Roberts re. Hurst Farm, Thorpe.  1915. Typewritten letters. [1801]

 

Two letters from Buckland & Sons to W J Harris re. Hurst Farm, Thorpe.  1915. Typewritten letters. [1802]

 

Schedule of deeds.  Lee Cottage, Thorpe from 1823 to 1929.   Typewritten list. [1811]

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Local Histories

Barker, David M. Echoes of Egham including Egham Hythe & Thorpe Lea, by D.M. & J.L. Barker in collaboration with Cyril Greenslade. Addlestone: D.M. & J. L. Barker,  1995. 65p. [914.22112 BAR]

 

Early history of  Thorpe Lea area.  Notes by Sydney Oliver.  [1822]

 

Freeman, Eric A. The Parish Church of St Mary Thorpe, Surrey.    n.d. 12p. [914.22113 FRE Pamphlet]

 

— A short history and description of the Parish Church of St. Mary Thorpe, Surrey. London: John Roberts Press Ltd.,  1947. 14p. [914.22113 FRE Pamphlet]

 

Turner, Frederic. A history of Thorpe in the county of Surrey.  Issued privately,  1924. 136p. [942.2113 TUR]

 

— Histories of Egham and Thorpe: additions and corrections.    n.d. 11p. [942.2112 TUR]

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Maps

Part of an Ordnance Survey map covering Wraysbury to Thorpe.  1881. Map. [A128]

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Miscellaneous

Letter to Miss Nellie Holden from Edward Pryor in reply to a letter she had written to his friend H E Harris.  1911. Handwritten letter. [1816]

 

Thorpe Players present “Don't listen ladies”, a comedy by Stephen Powys & Guy Bolton (from the French of Sacha Guitry) at the Village Hall, 25-29 March 1969.  Programme. [1810]

 

Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval, August 25th 1905.  Surrey C. & G. v. Thorpe.  Printed card. [1817]

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Photographs

The Blackett children.   [1850]

 

Blackett family at Thorpe Lea (in mourning?).   [1837]

 

Blackett family at Thorpe Lea Farm (West).   [1841]

 

Blackett family at Thorpe Lea in fancy dress.   [1835]

 

Blackett family by the walled garden at Thorpe Lea.   [1836]

 

Blackett family dressed for a play.   [1839]

 

Blackett family members in front of the butler's cottage at Thorpe Lea.  [1843]

 

Captain Scott's house called Cupilo House, Thorpe.   [1833]

 

Demonstration outside St. Mary's Church, Thorpe, 1910.  Photographer: B. A. Gorrad.   Mounted photograph. [111, 112. 113]

 

Female member of the Blackett family "in the hotel garden".   [1846]

 

Female member of the Blackett family being drawn in a three-wheeled carriage past the orangery at Thorpe Lea.   [1847]

 

Five photographs inside Thorpe Lea.  [1848, 1848A, 1848B, 1848C & 1848D]

 

Members of the Blackett family dressed for a play.   [1849]

 

Military parade during the South African war which probably include Captain Blackett.  [1852 & 1852A]

 

Photograph album belonging to the Blackett family, Thorpe Lea. ca. 1900. Album. [A153]

 

Sir Edward Blackett's wife with another lady.   [1842]

 

Some members of the Blackett family with fishing tackle.   [1838]

 

St. Ann's Heath pupils, class IV.   [872]

 

Staines Scout troop at Thorpe.   [1746]

 

Thorpe Church.   Photocopy. [1807]

 

Thorpe Lea (rear entrance) in the distance.   [1845]

 

Two female members of the Blackett family at Thorpe Lea.   [1844]

 

Two male members of the Blackett family at Thorpe Lea.   [1840]

 

Wycliffe preachers at Thorpe, March 20 1910.  Mr. Chivers addressing a great protest meeting outside St. Mary's Church, Thorpe, March 20th.  1910.  [985]

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Poems

Thorpe Saint Mary.   Typewritten poem. [1813]

 

Verses on Thorpe Lea House, its inmates, and surroundings.   Printed sheet. [142]

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Postcards

"Another little girl arrived on the cart at Thorpe".  1919. Postcard. [10791]


The Chancel, St. Mary's Church, Thorpe.   Postcard. [10760]

 

The Cottage, Thorpe.   Postcard. [10778]

 

Curlhawes, Thorpe.   Postcard. [10776]

 

Great demonstration at Thorpe.  10 Sep 1910. 1910. Postcard. [10766, 10767, 10785, 10786, 10787, 10788, 10794, 10789, 10792]

 

Green Road, Thorpe.   Postcard. [10779, 19781]

 

Mr Brown moving the goods at Potters eviction at Thorpe.  1910. Postcard. [10770]

 

Mr Kensit at Thorpe.  Protest meeting outside S. Mary's Church.   Postcard. [5544]

 

Mr Potter and family.  Religious war at Thorpe 8.9.10.  1910. Postcard. [10790]

 

Mr Potter's ejected furniture at Thorpe.  1910. Postcard. [10768]

 

Old Mill, Thorpe.   Postcard. [10757, 10759]

 

Post Office, Thorpe.   Postcard. [10777]

 

Religious war Thorpe.  The eviction of Potter.  1910. Postcard. [10769]

 

Rose and Crown, Thorpe Green.   Postcard. [10782]

 

Scenes at the eviction 1910.   Postcard. [10764]

 

St. Marys Church, Thorpe.   [10758, 10763, 10765, 10773, 10775, 10784, 10795]

 

Thorpe Church.   Postcard. [10774]

 

Thorpe Church.  1904. Postcard. [10797]

 

Thorpe Church.  1913. Postcard. [10772]

 

Thorpe Lea   Postcard. [10958]

 

Thorpe Mill near Egham.  1937. Postcard. [10793]

 

Thorpe Mill, from St. Anne's Hill.   Postcard. [10796]

 

The Village, Thorpe.  1907. Postcard. [10783]

 

Village Road, Thorpe.   Postcard. [10780]

 

War Memorial, Thorpe.   Postcard. [10761]

 

Wycliffe preachers at Thorpe.  Service of writ on Mr. Chivers, 5. 6.10.  1910. Postcard. [10771]

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Sale Booklets, Brochures, and Catalogues

Ascot, Englefield Green, Runnymead and Thorpe.  Freehold properties which will be sold by Farebrother, Lye & Wheeler on Tuesday, the 31st day of July, 1866.  By order of the trustees of the late Joseph Sadler.   Solicitors: Messrs. C & J Allen & Son Particulars and conditions of sale. 1866. Brochure.  [160]

 

By direction of H W Leigh Bennett, Esq.  Thorpe Place Estate, comprising "Thorpe Place", Manor Farm, Woodcock Hall Farm, Cottage Farm & Thorpe Mill, Custom Meads & Gorings for sale by Buckland & Sons on 25th May 1921.  Solicitors: Dawson & Co.  1921. Brochure.  [A34]

 

By direction of Messrs W J Wiltshire & J A Chisholme.  Freehold residential property Eastley End, Thorpe to be sold by Dudley W Harris & Co with Knight, Frank & Rutley on 2nd October, 1947.  Solicitors: Messrs Horne & Birkett.  1947. Brochure.  [1259]

 

By instructions of H W Leigh Bennett, Esq.  Portions of the Thorpe Place Estate comprising about 507 acres including Manor Dairy Farm, Hurst Farm, Customs Meads, etc. for sale by Buckland & Sons on 8th July 1919.  Solicitors: Dawson & Co.  1919. Brochure.  [A35]

 

By order of the executors of the late T.J. Eyre, Esq.  Thorpe Lee, Egham.  Freehold properties comprising 16 cottages and building sites to be sold by Messrs. Finn & Gale on Thursday, May 9th 1907.  Solicitors: Witham, Roskell, Munster & Weld. Particulars with plan and conditions of sale. 1907. Brochure. [102]

 

By orders of the executors of Lady Milford, deceased and T.J. Eyre, Esq, deceased.  "Thorpe Lee", Egham.  Catalogue of the valuable contents of the mansion.  Gale & Power have instruction to sell by auction on Sept. 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 1909.   Catalogue of contents. 1909. Brochure. [101]

 

Copyhold villa residence known as "Thorpe Lee Cottage"  for sale by Messrs. Debenham, Tewson & Farmer on July 4th, 1876.  Solicitors: Messrs. Newman, Stretton & Hilliard.  1876. Brochure. [1076]

 

Estate known as "Thorpe Lea", Egham ... also a plot of freehold land adjoining Hummers Lane will be sold by Mullett, Booker & Co. on 28th April, 1897.  Solicitors: Messrs. Long, Durnford & Lovegrove.  1897. Brochure. [1075]

 

Freehold estate of Thorpe Lea, Egham consisting of a mansion, gardens and the free public house known as The Old Pipe-House together with 103 acres for sale by Daniel Smith & Son on 20th October, 1831.  Solicitors: Messrs Hall, Thompson, & Sewell.  1831. Brochure. [1261]

 

Freehold grass farm known as "Redlands Farm" (or Redgrounds Farm), Lyne, also a pair of freehold cottages at Thorpe Green will be sold by Nightingal, Phillips & Page with Gale & Power on 19th July, 1911.  Solicitors: Messrs. Sherrard & Sons.  1911. Brochure.  [1097]

 

Freehold pasture and pleasure farm known as "Thorpe Mill", Thorpe, comprising country cottage with farm buildings in 11 acres which Nightingale, Page & Bennett will sell on 16th June, 1927.  Brochure. [1265]

 

Freehold property known as "Boscombe", Thorpe Lee, Egham for sale by Marler & Marler on 5th May 1920.  Solicitor: Alfred Allistone.  1920. Brochure. [1263]

 

Freehold residence called "Morley House", Thorpe to be sold by Messrs. Waterer & Sons on May 27th 1875.  Solicitor: Wm. Smith.  1875. Brochure.  [1264]

 

Freehold residence known as "Hazelwood", Thorpe which Giddy & Giddy will sell on 1st June, 1911.  Solicitors: Messrs. Foss, Bilbrough, Plaskitt & Foss. Brochure.  1911.  [1260]

 

Freehold residential estate known as "Thorpe Lee House", Egham together park & pleasure grounds to be sold.  Solicitors: Messrs. Witham, Roskell, Munster & Weld.  Auctioneers: Messrs. Glasier & Sons.  n.d. Brochure. [A64]

 

Freehold residential property known as "Eastley End", Thorpe comprising a residence, etc will be sold by Messrs. Norton, Trist, Watney & Co on August 8th 1873 in consequence of the death of the Hon. Mrs Adams.  Solicitors: Baker, Folder & Upperton.  1873. Brochure.  [A65]

 

"The Grange", Thorpe.  Messrs Knight, Frank & Rutley will sell on July 11th 1912.  Solicitors: Weekes & Co. Particulars. 1912. Brochure.  [A36]

 

"Hazelwood", Thorpe, near Chertsey to be offered for sale by Messrs. Cuthbert Lake & Sutton on 14th April 1926.  Solicitors: Gamlen, Bowerman & Forward. Particulars. 1926. Brochure.  [1098]

 

Holland House, Thorpe also on the Temple Gardens Estate, The Bungalow, Riverview & Penton together with plots of land which Gale, Power & Co. will sell on June 9th, 1931.  Solicitors: Messrs. Horne, Engall & Freeman.  1931. Brochure.  [1266]

 

Messrs. Glasier & Sons with Mr. W B Mason will sell on 5th November, 1903 a freehold residential estate known as "Thorpe Lee", including a house, gardener's cottage and pasture land, about 32 acres.  Solicitors: Witham, Roskell, Munster & Weld.  1903. Brochure. [1262]

 

Near Windsor Forest, Egham, Surrey.  Messrs. Glasier & Sons in conjunction with Mr. W.B. Mason will sell on Thursday, 8th June 1905 a charming freehold residential estate known as "Thorpe Lee".  Solicitors: Messrs. Witham, Roskell, Munster & Weld. Particulars, plans and conditions of sale. 1905. Brochure. [100]

 

Re Miss J M G Taylor, decd and Alec Taylor, decd.  The Grange, Thorpe, a country house with 11 acres and a further 20 acres near by.  Auction 12th September, 1946.  Auctioneers: Dudley W Harris & Co : Solicitors: Messrs. Wilson & Sons.  1946. Brochure.  [1258]

 

Thorpe Lea & Egham Hythe.  4 cottages ("Cymrick Cottages"), detached pair of cottages ("Winterdene Cottages"), and a detached pair of cottages ("Frisco Cottages") will be sold by Gale & Power on April 11th 1911.  Solicitors: Henry W. Gould.  1911.  Brochure. [1011]

 

Thorpe Lea Farm, Wickham Lane, Egham, Surrey: catalogue of sale of the antique and modern furniture and effects... on Thursday, 3rd May, 1962. Egham: Gale & Power,  1962. 12p. [914.22112 THO Pamphlet]

 

Thorpe Lea Farm, Wickham Lane, Egham.  Catalogue of antique and modern furniture and effects to be sold on 3rd May, 1962.  Auctioneers: Messrs. Giddy & Giddy.  1962. Catalogue. [762]

 

Thorpe Lee, Egham 3rd day's sale.  Auctioneer: Gale & Power. List of lots 766-1202 for sale by Gale & Power at Thorpe Lee, Egham, September, 1909. 1909. Brochure. [41]

 

Thorpe Lee.  41 choice plots of freehold building land to be sold by auction by Messrs. Walker & Finn on Monday, July 14th, 1902.  Solicitors: Messrs. H.C. Coote & Ball. Particulars, plan, and conditions of sale. 1902. Brochure.  [120]

 

"Wickham Lodge", Thorpe near Egham.  Country residence for sale on Wednesday, June 1, 1898.  Solicitors: Messrs. H & G Keith.  Auctioneers: Messrs. Waterer & Sons.  1898. Brochure.  [760]

 


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