News and events from Surrey History Centre
Surrey Photographers: A Day of Talks Join the Surrey Local History Committee for a fascinating day of illustrated talks on the history of photography in Surrey. Experts will explore a … Read More
Category: Local History
Epsom & Ewell athletics legend remembered
Remembering Don Turner: A Legend in Local Athletics Epsom and Ewell’s athletics community is mourning the loss of Don Turner, who passed away on Sunday, 9 March. A dedicated member … Read More
Geography Squadron celebrates 70 years in Ewell
In a ceremony held on Saturday 15th March in Ewell the 135 Geographic Squadron Royal Engineers commemorated their 70th anniversary at Mercator House (off Welbeck Close) by unveiling the first … Read More
Surrey’s fire ruined mansion restoration plan
Plans to restore an 18th century house have been waved through. The National Trust has now revealed its designs to restore and refurbish Clandon Park House to celebrate the rich … Read More
Jekyll’s Ashtead garden plan can no longer hide
Recently unearthed plans of an Ashtead garden, designed by the renowned Gertrude Jekyll, have been donated to the Surrey History Centre. Gertrude Jekyll (1843-1932) of Munstead Wood, Godalming, is celebrated … Read More
An Epsom 17th century pub to become supermarket?
A 17th century pub could be transformed into a Sainsbury’s Local. Plans have been submitted to refurbish the Grade II-listed drinking establishment, on Dorking Road in Epsom, to a convenience … Read More
Epsom’s Horton Cemetery gets attention of two kinds
Just as The Epsom and Ewell Times was about to publish a letter concerning Council efforts to tidy and make safer the boundaries of Horton Cemetery (Hook Road / Horton … Read More
The Plot of Gunpowder in Worcester Park
Unearthing History: Worcester Park’s Gunpowder Mills Rediscovered For centuries, the quiet banks of the Hogsmill River at Old Malden Lane, Worcester Park, concealed a remarkable piece of Surrey’s industrial past. … Read More
Heritage at the heart of Epsom and Ewell
The Licensing and Planning Policy Committee (LPPC) of Epsom & Ewell Borough Council convened on January 23rd, to address several key issues, including the annual Heritage Champion’s statement, fees and … Read More
Heritage at Risk: Epsom Town Centre Conservation Area Faces Challenges
The latest Heritage at Risk Register, published by Historic England in November 2024, has cast a shadow over the state of heritage conservation in Epsom and Ewell. Two conservation areas—Epsom … Read More