HISTORY SOCIETY

May, 2016

A day visit to Compton Parish Church-17.05.2016

Members gathering at the entrance to the church. The porch is a Victorian additionThe 17th C clock in the Saxon tower (10th C) is still in good working order and is wound by hand once a weekThe chancel. The arch is Norman, the floor tiles Victorian12th C wall paintings, restored in 1966A “mass sundial” on [...]

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Fire! Fire!

Fire! Fire! Send and Ripley Fire Brigades

Fire! Fire! Send and Ripley Fire Brigades Ripley museum, Next to Ripley Village Hall,GU23 6AF We have a new exhibition entitled Fire! Fire! relating to local fire brigades and featuring some original artefacts, including a splendid helmet. We are also participating in Surrey Museums’ Month, which despite its name, runs until September! Visitors can pick […]

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