“ 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. 3 hrs · " The Elves " have been busy in the "planny". . Bishopstoke History Society · November 1, 2021 · November 1, 2021 · He is commemorated on the Cambrai War Memorial in Louverval, France and on a plaque in Bishopstoke Reading Rooms, as well as the Bishopstoke War Memorial. August 9, 2021 ·. May 17, 2021 · Asfordbye House stood where Asford Grove is now, opposite Spring Lane. orBishopstoke History Society. Does anyone have any memories of this shop or even him! The young girl is My grandmother. This article is about The Railway Servant’s Children’s Orphanage at Woking, later to be named Woking Homes. B. . . Can you name the building, road or locations 1-6 ?Another video has been added to the Bishopstoke website “V. Sign UpBishopstoke History Society. Eastleigh Boy's Club & Swimming pool, 3. 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. Bishopstoke History Society. The operetta is what we would consider to be a farce in the Gilbert and Sullivan style. Mary's Church tower in colour, another Chris Smart photo. This house also had another name originally called. Log In. . . The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society. Centre. to 220 ft. TV show. . The machine was driven by a belt powered by a gas engine in the corner. May 20, 2022 · Another video has been added to the Bishopstoke website “V. The “new” St. Menu. Bishopstoke History Society · June 11 · Four photos of different buildings that have occupied the same site, (opposite the Chickenhall Lane roundabout). . Mrs. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of Bishopstoke. 1951. March 16, 2020 · "If you are planning to attend our talk “Churches of St Mary” at Bishopstoke Methodist Church on Friday 27th March, I must inform you that the event has been cancelled. 5 acres (11. Kate & Koji. 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. To read his story click on the link to our History website. Message from Jacqueline Wheeler, via our Visitors post. You could buy a Renault car for £544, win a Space-age portable television or buy a washing machine in Guinea's. or Bishopstoke History Society. To read his story click on the link to our History website. Its aim was to provide a school in every parish. freeserve. 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). Log In. March 5, 2021 · Shared from the Eastleigh History Society, David Heritage enquired " I’m researching my family tree and it seems my great grandfather’s shop was in Eastleigh. Jacob published in 1905. Starting with Chris Humby’s family. 5555. Portal, Chairman of the London & South Western Railway Company from 1892 to 1899. . ( 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. . Bishopstoke History Society. 3,014 likes · 115 talking about this. Further up Burrow Hill you will pass the Hair Salon "The House of Hair ". Fair Oak Village. Asfordbye House stood where Asford Grove is now, opposite Spring Lane. The parish of Bishopstoke, as originally constituted, covered about 3,430 acres of land rising from west to east from the arable lands round Great and Little Eastley farms, a height of 40 ft. To some extent, the. Jane Bray posted this photo on our visitor post page. “I just received sad news of Sister Beven who lived at Stoke Lodge. Log In. 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. . I saw an ‘expert’ on the Second World War say on television how the ATS manned the Ack-Ack guns. BACK ROW [L-R. August 3, 2022 · A request from David Martin, “can anyone recognise where this was taken, in Bishopstoke, about 1970. 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. . Bishopstoke History Society. These diagrams are from a booklet copied at Swindon Railway Drawing Office in October 1953. Images of Bishopstoke taken from Google Earth. . . Bishopstoke History Society. Whitehaugh Court in Church Road is built on the plot where Whitehaugh house, another Victorian house once stood, it was demolished in the 1960’s. Raven, The Spitfire, Cunliffe-Owen, Gordon Keeble cars or the last plane to be. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Bronze age weapons as well as Roman remains have also been found in the area. He moved down to Bishopstoke with His family after his daughter Hilder (my mum) became ill with double pneumonia. 16s. Names of previous owners of “The Mount”, Garnier. The photo shows the crimping machine from the Bishopstoke Laundry. Bishopstoke Road, on the main road towards Eastleigh. These archives are from a collection “saved” by Melvin Hellard and collated. David Clifford King has written all about his life growing up in Bishopstoke and Eastleigh in the 1950's. Bishopstoke History Society · August 16, 2017 · August 16, 2017 · Harvey Collyer was not the only person from Bishopstoke to perish in the Titanic disaster. Log In. The western Parish Boundary for the most part lies through the water meadows. Caroline would like people to let her know if they intend coming to the reception and may respond to her via E mail. Forgot Account?Bishopstoke History Society. Publication 1999. . May 12 · Margaret Brooks memories and early photos of Haig Road are now on the Bishopstoke History website. . We didn’t know how it would go and we even had to borrow a projector. Forgot Account?Bishopstoke History Society. A message from The Reverend Richard Wise. May 1945” There is no sound, it shows a tea party in Guest Road, a fancy dress parade in Fair Oak Road and walking up Church Road, finishing at Stoke Common. As a local councillor, Thomas Cotton presented commemoration mugs to the children of Eastleigh and Bishopstoke for the Coronation of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra in 1902 and King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. March 16, 2020 · "If you are planning to attend our talk “Churches of St Mary” at Bishopstoke Methodist Church on Friday 27th March, I must inform you that the event has been cancelled. The left hand photo is of the corregated iron building of Oak Motors. Fair Oak Village. Bishopstoke was recorded in. This bookcase is now located. Log In. Bishopstoke History Society. On the corner of Church Road and Stoke Common Road was the Foresters Arms, built around 1850 by Henry Twynam as a beer house. Roy Honeybone commented "While spring cleaning during Covid19 lockdown I came across this photograph of the First Bishopstoke Brownies taken in July 1951. More charity collectors for Bishopstoke Hospital Fund. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. The books author, Arthur Drewitt considered that to no single man does Eastleigh and Bishopstoke owe more than to Henry White. 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. In the back ground on the right you can see the entrance to the old corrugated iron Methodist Church built in. Sandra McCoye asked for some history on the grade 2 listed building called Stoke Lodge. "Bishopstoke History Society. R. . March 16, 2022 · Rod Simmons funeral is on Tuesday 29th March, 1pm at Wessex Vale to be followed with a reception at the BCA. Can you name the building, road or locations 1-6 ?The tower of the old St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, at Riverside. . Over the next few posts, I will posting an edited version of “ Memories of Bishopstoke “ written by Lily Valentine Cull (Biddy) 1913-2015 Thanks to her daughter Linda for. Log In. May 17, 2021 · Asfordbye House stood where Asford Grove is now, opposite Spring Lane. Bishopstoke History Society. To view them just click on the link. E. S. The oldest part of Stoke Lodge is Tudor, although it is thought there was possibly a hunting Lodge originally. Uploaded onto the Bishopstoke History website are "Photos of patien. It was used for Labour Ward meetings and social gatherings including Wedding Receptions, jumble sale's, discos , a Library, band. class on the Great Western Railway and the one on the right is to Eastleigh and Bishopstoke on the LSWR. My great grandfather was born at Fair Oak Park - one of 11 children of James Edward. Perhaps “farmhouse” is a misnomer because it was. Log In. Mary's Road, up towards Stoke Park Woods. Top left photo- Brownies and Guides used to meet in the Infant School in Church Rd. October 9, 2017 · The old St. J. In London, crowds massed in Trafalgar Square and up the Mall to Buckingham Palace, where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, accompanied by. . Day 8th. Bishopstoke Carnival. Find out more about how they came to Bishopstoke, their house in Spring Lane, the Methodist Church, Scouts, WW1, the LSWR carriage and wagon department and much more. orAnother shared post from Eastleigh History and shared memories facebook page #villagehallsweek. orLog In. and other carvings. Related Pages. Betty Rice 1932-2020 Mum passed away peacefully in her sleep Sunday morning 06/12 she will be sadly missed by. Richard Dummer (c. Bishopstoke History Society. City. Log In. Bishopstoke History Society September 14, 2021 · Our Bishopstoke History website is now up and running, please click on the link to see some of our old presentations and " then and now " photos, etc. . It is nice to think that people planning the future want to maintain a link with the past. Thanks go to Glen Tull for his photo of Bishopstoke Social FC 79/80 League and cup winners. Bishopstoke History Society. In the 1920s the village lost its administrative status when the two councils amalgamated. While Eric was doing his bit, by shooting at the Luftwaffe, he was also on war work in his. orMany 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. It was run in 1881 by Arthur Lock, who also had a grocers shop behind the. Inside Longmead House there was a chapel, when the house was demolished in the early 1940’s, three stained glass panels were saved and incorporated into a bookcase. Thanks go to David Cockman for this aerial photograph of Bishopstoke taken on 24th. To read his story click on the link to our History website. 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”. David Clifford King has written all about his life growing up in Bishopstoke and Eastleigh in the 1950's. Within the first year there were 560 Members. The club opened in September 1912 at Numbers 8 & 10 Spring Lane, formerly 2 houses called the "Hollies". 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. Stamped on it is M. The Prince of Wales, public house was situated at number 65, Bishopstoke Road, on the main road towards Eastleigh. Thomas Garnier. Mary’s Church Bishopstoke on May 18th. Where in Bishopstoke was this 1948 surveying photo taken and to what house does it lead to. The National Society was founded in 1811 by the Church of England. Bishopstoke History Society. Art. The tower was left standing until it was weakened by fire in 1965 and subsequently demolished. 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. Bishopstoke History Society February 16, 2021 Photo's of some of the old " Mount " hospital buildings. Sign UpBishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society. Thanks go to Christopher Renham for the photo and his comments “That’s my dad. or See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Bishopstoke History Society. It was used in the mid-Nineteenth Century as fluted ruffles were a fashionable trimming for Ladies cloths. Reposted from another site about Wainwrights the Chemist. The letter was posted in the Waterloo area of London on 7 th. Bishy woods. Marsh & Son opened a Drapers Shop at No 2 in 1960 when they moved from premises in Church Road. This same building, from 1925-1954 was an off-licence owned by Eldridge Pope &. . May 12 · Margaret Brooks memories and early photos of Haig Road are now on the Bishopstoke History website. . Simmonds, Joan. The tower was not added until nearly twenty years after the church was opened, because of a lack of funding. In 1970, David Moody relocated his Hardware Store from 1 Riverside (where the Chinese. (1991) Eastleigh and District History Society Special Paper No 21. . A mill at Bishopstoke was recorded in the Doomsday book of 1084. Day 8th. It was reputed to be originally a Granary, before being converted. The mill pictured in this postcard was demolished in the 1930's. . Sandra McCoye asked for some history on the grade 2 listed building called Stoke Lodge. )There are now more of the Bishopstoke Infants School class photos uploaded onto the Bishopstoke History website. 27,000. 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”. Bishopstoke History Society June 6, 2019 · During WWII, The Pirelli Cable works in Eastleigh helped manufacture a fuel pipe-line that went under the English channel between England and France to support "Operation Overlord " on D-Day. Log In. At this time, all traffic from Bishopstoke to Fair Oak would have gone along the old Fair Oak Road, behind the photographer. On the Fair Oak and Bishopstoke Neighbours facebook page, some people were asking where Middle Street Hill was in Bishopstoke. Supported by voluntary contribution, this charitable organisation provided care and accommodation for the. ( Frederick William Hutchinson – Was noted in the minutes of the first meeting of the Bishopstoke bell ringers , that was held at St. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Mr. October 25, 2021 · Want to know more about early Eastleigh ? We have now added this presentation to our Bishopstoke History website. Mary's Church tower in colour, another Chris Smart photo. Reluctantly, the. Another photo of Wyvern School teachers for you to name. It is recorded as "Stoke" as early as 948 AD when King Eadred granted land there to a thegn called Aelfric. The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. to 50 ft. Mary's Road. Members of Bishopstoke History Society were approached by Anchor and asked for background information about the estate and the people that lived there. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. The house had a succession of names and had once been. April 26, 2019 · The permissive paths at Bishopstoke Park / “The Mount “ are signposted by 11 way markers designed by Jonathan. The Rector is Herbert Cooper Anderson. ”. May, 2. Thanks go to Glenn Tull, for the use of the original black and white photo. Mary's Road. " Sue Hawkes, Cherry Hebditch, Gary Cole and me on the end with a stupid bush hat on. The original probably dates back to around the construction of Shears Mill. . Mary’s Church. (Produced from a presentation compiled by Allen Guille and Chris Humby in October 2011) Bishopstoke in Hampshire has a recorded history which stretches back to the Jute, Angle and Saxon period. Bishopstoke History Society. or. . Fair Oak Village. 3,014 likes · 115 talking about this. Bishopstoke History Society. Within the first year there were 560 Members. Log In. Bishy woods. Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of Bishopstoke. 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. 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. The clock tower had a Carillion of hemispherical bells that played 14 tunes, the bells were cast for Captain Hargreaves. October 9, 2017 · The old St. The survey photo from 1948 shows the clock tower in the grounds of "The Mount". 3278°W Bishopstoke is a village and civil parish in the Eastleigh district of Hampshire, England. . Four views of the same site at Chickenhall through the years, I. orIn 1871 the population is recorded as being 515. St. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Some old adverts from "The Southern Sentinel " March 1967. Gilman. . . 3rd. By 5 June 1972 the work to erect twin temporary bailey bridges to carry Bishopstoke. ( note the unmade road )Same view as the last post, but this time in 1906, showing the Butchers shop in Scotter Road, Montague Road, Fair Oak Road and the Mill stream. So what’s happening at number 3 and 5 Bishopstoke Road. May 7, 2021 · A few more photo's of Bishopstoke Brownies and Guides. Inst. With the Locomotive Works moving to Eastleigh in 1910, ‘big brother’ was firmly in charge, with 13,000 inhabitants recorded in the 1911 census, compared to Bishopstoke’s 2,000. . The Collyer’s had moved to Bishopstoke because of Sidney Newman Sedgwick. May 15, 2021 ·. 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. Related Pages. “ A new and commodious reading-room has been erected at Bishopstoke. Blanchard & Co, Bishop’s Waltham Hants, Terra Cotta Brick Tile Works. to accommodate between 67 to 70 people, although the greatest number it held. When he signed onto the Titanic he gave his address as 37, Spring Lane, Bishopstoke. above the ordnance level, to the woodland round Fair Oak Park, a height of 190 ft. Ian Nias mentioned the remains of a boathouse by the river on " The Mount" estate in the last post, I think this is it. . Leonard George Knight , aged 21,was on the victualling crew on the Titanic, a Third Class Steward. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. In the centre is a Nanny pushing a pram with maybe two sisters out walking the dog from one of the large houses. . to 50 ft. “ 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. . This old photo (coloured by Chris Smart) shows the wall of Barton Farm covered in advertisement on the right, in the middle, two carts having a race, a man in a top hat and Barton mill on the left. In the early 1900s, Bishopstoke Carnival funds were raised to support local hospitals, prior to the introduction of the National Health Service in 1948. City. On the corner of Dutton Lane and Bishopstoke Road, The Steam Town brew house, bar & grill is now open for business. Log In. In London, crowds massed in Trafalgar Square and up the Mall to Buckingham Palace, where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, accompanied. The brickwork is Fleming bond so I think there are a variety of additions/repairs as the original bridge must be earlier than my 1870 maps. A meeting of the core members of the Bishopstoke History Society was held to consider that maintaining a Bishopstoke History Society profile within our community is important. Bishopstoke History Society. (There will only be 6. This was Dee Allen's entry " When's the river clean-up? " Anyone remember how the car ended up in the River by Bishopstoke Beach? Kieran Gillingham, (who works on the River) has posted some of his research of the River Itchen. Log In. Children for Carnival at Bishopstoke. 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. The parish of Bishopstoke, as originally constituted, covered about 3,430 acres of land rising from west to east from the arable lands round Great and Little Eastley. Bishopstoke History Society · April 6, 2021 · · April 6, 2021 ·Bishopstoke History Society. Date unknown, the photo shows the Angler's Inn before the building was altered. The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. Hampshire Contemporary Biographies – 1905 Bishopstoke History Society. orHave you visited our Bishopstoke History website yet? Over 20,000 people have so far, and the top country to visit our site is Denmark. The pub was for many years known as the "Annie Miles" named after the landlady, she owned the pub from 1899-1911. Photograph taken probably circa 1860’s - 1880’s. . Bishopstoke History Society. base in Europe during WW 1, Atlantic Park Hostel, H. 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. Coordinates: 50. Armfield of Ringwood. March 1948. 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. 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. It was run in 1881 by Arthur Lock, who also had a grocers shop behind the pub, and at one time a Bakers, later he was listed as a Dairyman in Stoke Common. It is recorded as "Stoke" as early as 948 AD when King. 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. Bishopstoke History Society. A mansion and Estate of about 700 acres. . 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. May 1945” There is no sound, it shows a tea party in Guest Road, a fancy dress parade in Fair Oak Road and walking up Church. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. In June 1870, a legal agreement (indenture) was established between Thomas Hargreaves, a Geraldine Bertha Warriner and a Dillon Lewis (a solicitor?) and. The house had a succession of names and had once been. Its aim was to provide a school in every parish. He attended Harvard University to study for the ministry but left to pursue a career in business. 3,249 likes · 210 talking about this. The tower of the old St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, at Riverside. This photo is of a tile blown off the roof of St. Plus a "Green man". 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. May 15, 2021 ·. Log In. 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. . Riverside postbox. or. Log In. orThe shop at No 2 Riverside was, at times, traded as part of the hardware store next door. Bishopstoke History Society. Members have developed. Bishopstoke History Society Changing Eastleigh (Produced from a presentation compiled by Chris Humby in May 2017) (The prototype Spitfire K5054 at Eastleigh, 11th May 1936). Over the next few posts, I will posting an edited version of “ Memories of Bishopstoke “ written by Lily Valentine Cull (Biddy) 1913-2015 Thanks to her daughter Linda for allowing us to. The Old. 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. There was gas laid on but no electricity to the house fortunately there were overhead electric lines in the road and we were eventually connected. A mansion and Estate of about 700 acres. May 5 · 1. He was Curate at the Church of St Mary and St Nicholas in Leatherhead and Charlotte. . May 2023, Coronation Day of King Charles III. September 24, 2022 · Now uploaded onto the Bishopstoke History website is “Carnivals and Parades- early 1900’s” by Chris Humby. Another Bishopstoke old yew tree is this one in Stoke Park Woods, locals know it as "The Witches tree". City. Original photo on the right & the photo on the left has been colourised by Chris Smart. Bishopstoke History Society · August 28, 2022 · · August 28, 2022 ·Bishopstoke History Society Chris Humby – 07973 194691 chris@humby5. Bishopstoke History Society. 485 likes · 16 talking about this. 3,249 likes · 210 talking about this. March 30, 2021 · Diana Rogers posted “ Mortimers Lane where Mimosa Drive and Camelia Grove are today, stood Fair Oak Park. May 1, 2015 ·.