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- Photographs
- Poems
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Brochures and Catalogues
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
Maps
Part of an
Ordnance Survey map covering Wraysbury to Thorpe. 1881. Map. [A128]
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]
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]
Poems
Thorpe
Saint Mary. Typewritten
poem. [1813]
Verses on
Thorpe Lea House, its inmates, and surroundings. Printed sheet. [142]
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]
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]