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. Moody's Garage prior to demolition. At this time, all traffic from Bishopstoke to Fair Oak would have gone along the old Fair Oak Road, behind the photographer. Margarets Road and Stoke Park Road. Original photo on the right & the photo on the left has been colourised by Chris Smart. )There are now more of the Bishopstoke Infants School class photos uploaded onto the Bishopstoke History website. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. . Its aim was to provide a school in every parish. Sign UpThe stable block for Longmead House used to be situated in the alleyway between East Drive and Underwood Road. 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. Another photo of Wyvern School teachers for you to name. The house had a succession of names and had once been. Bishopstoke History Society September 28, 2018 · The Reading Room in Church Road was built in 1875 and funded by Captain Hargreaves ( he owned the Mount Estate at the time ) The building housed a library of 200 books and newspapers, it was used so that the poor of the parish could retain the reading skills and further their knowledge. . 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. By 1881 the population of Eastleigh had risen to around 1,000, whilst Bishopstoke was larger at over 1,500. August 3, 2022 · A request from David Martin, “can anyone recognise where this was taken, in Bishopstoke, about 1970. Bishopstoke History Society. It was reputed to be originally a Granary, before being converted. “ A new and commodious reading-room has been erected at Bishopstoke. July 24, 2020 · Back to church. The permissive paths at Bishopstoke Park / “The Mount “ are signposted by 11 way markers designed by Jonathan Wright an artist. It stood on the site of the previous church, which had fallen into disrepair, opposite what is now the Glebe Meadow recreation ground. Bishopstoke History Society. Share. H. W. This Bishopstoke Parish Council project was for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in 2012 to replace the old dilapidated corrugated iron shed, that covered the old Armfield turbines. Day 8th. . Mary's Church tower, looking over the back gardens of St. Ross Bay Cemetery is located at 1516 Fairfield Road in Victoria,. Mary's Road, up towards Stoke Park Woods. (The village Blacksmith Shop ) William Woodford, the blacksmith, and his wife Sarah were life-long members of the. More newspaper cuttings and programmes from Audra about the YLU ( Young Leaguers Union now called the Bishopstoke Players ) 1972 performance of "Man Alive" If you would like to know more on the. . " These photos are from Ivan Johns album of patients, who was at “ The Mount” being treated for Tuberculus in 1940/50. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of Bishopstoke Bishopstoke History Society. 5 acres (11. Another Bishopstoke old yew tree is this one in Stoke Park Woods, locals know it as "The Witches tree". 15 am Communion – modern language St Mary’s (but NO Morning Worship on Zoom). Early Bishopstoke and Eastleigh Scouting. Thanks go to Kieran Gillingham for updating us on the maintenance of the river and the Montague carrier at Bishopstoke, with before and after photos of. “ 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. May Fowler who lives in Weymouth House at 148, Church Road, a Grade 2 Listed building built C 1830, about the history of the building. BACK ROW [L-R. First edition of The Scribblers' Script, the new magazine by The Writing Buddies, based in Southampton, UK. The photo on the right shows Alan Drayton and Daley Thompson competing in one of the decathlon. to 220 ft. May 19 · Across Sedgwick Road from the last post, was the Labour Hall, ("Then & Now photos") The hall was built entirely by voluntary labour and was officially opened in September 1955. To read. 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. Log In. 1910. "Shears mill, Bishopstoke with some of my photos of underneath the mill, the turbines and the. . City. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. The room, which is built in the Gothic style, is 35 feet long by 19 feet wide, is very lofty, with a library and living rooms attached. To read his story click on the link to our History website. This photo also courtesy Joan Kitchen. The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. 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. orThe House of industry (the poor house) was built at Stoke Common (where Pendula Way is today) in 1793 costing £570. These shops at number 3 & 5 have seen over the years,. One of Stuart Rigden'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. The inclusion of the fourth “R” of religion, alongside the other three (reading, writing and ‘rithmetic), was simply assumed as right. Thanks go to Glenn Tull, for the use of the original black and white photo. Sandra McCoye asked for some history on the grade 2 listed building called Stoke Lodge. Community Organization. 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. The Victoria Natural History Society (VNHS) formed in 1944 and currently has about 750 members. . This shop, whilst having a succession of owners is the only shop in Bishopstoke to continually trade in the same type of business since it first opened over 100 years ago. Bishopstoke History Society. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. . Boys from different social backgrounds. Centre. Some old adverts from "The Southern Sentinel " March 1967. Create new account. Thanks go to Glen Tull for his photo of Bishopstoke Social FC 79/80 League and cup winners. It was reputed to be originally a Granary, before being converted into a family house called Highfield House. S. Reluctantly, the decision has therefore been taken to demolish the existing hall to make way for the new one” If you would like to see, the history of the. Early Eastleigh (Produced from a presentation compiled by Chris Humby in 2016) In the book, Eastleigh Then and Now, Penny Legg acknowledges that “Eastleigh was of little significance before the coming of the railway”. The tower of the old St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, at Riverside. 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. On the defeat of Germany at the end of the war in Europe, celebrations erupted in Great Britain: more than one million people celebrated in the streets. 4. 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. The London & South Western Railway was created to extend the line to Weymouth. Originally the entrance to “ The Mount “, built in 1844. 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. E. In the Bishopstoke Parish Council Newsletter it has stated that “the current Memorial Hall is in very poor shape and is uninsurable. May 19 · Across Sedgwick Road from the last post, was the Labour Hall, ("Then & Now photos") The hall was built entirely by voluntary labour and was officially opened in September 1955. In the middle was a tiny hut reached by a walkway—two ATS girls manned it. Barrett & Sons Fruit & veg. (many years ago )Bishopstoke History Society December 27, 2022 · Chris Humby has put all the Bishopstoke Businesses that were in the "Kelly's Directories" & Hampshire Directories from 1852-1970 on to an Excel spread sheet. David Clifford King has written all about his life growing up in Bishopstoke and Eastleigh in the 1950's. Related Pages. Bishopstoke History Society. 27. It must be acknowledged that our members Joan and Rod Simmonds and Stan Roberts. Bishopstoke History Society. Create new account. Bishopstoke History Society. This house also had another name originally called. It’s the hill off of Alan Drayton Way, down to Haig Road, on the old Fair Oak Road. Woking Homes (Roy Smith Collection and research by Chris Humby)) Compiled by Chris Humby. He was a British Surgeon, he has been claimed as one of the greatest influences of the century on British undergraduate surgical teaching. Ian Nias mentioned the remains of a boathouse by the river on " The Mount" estate in the last post, I think this is it. Kate & Koji. . To view them just click on the link. This part of Bishopstoke was developed to house workers of the railway and it is fitting that the. 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. . Bishopstoke was recorded in the Domesday book of 1086, also listed was a mill, on or close to where the old mill was on the corner of Riverside and Fair. 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. With the thought of an east/west connection. or Part 2 of Biddy Cull's memories of St. Portal, Chairman of the London & South Western Railway Company from 1892 to 1899. Log In. A. Victoria Historical Society. 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. 00 PM- 4. . The two ladies in the centre are my mother, Brown Owl, Mrs Ivy Honeybone and close friend Tawny Owl, Mrs Daisy Trill. De Blogue that the hall was to be closed and on a certain date sold. October 9, 2017 · The old St. (There will only be 6. Another photo from the 1993 Bishopstoke Society photography competiton. Bishopstoke History Society. In 1923 patent river turbines of 36” and 30” diameter, with moving guide vanes, were installed by J. J. No 3, Riverside has been a Butchers shop for over a Hundred years, in the early 1900’s it was owned by James Boyt. The village is about a mile east of Eastleigh town centre, and is on. ( 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. Log In. Bishopstoke History Society September 28, 2018 · The Reading Room in Church Road was built in 1875 and funded by Captain Hargreaves ( he owned the Mount Estate at the time ) The building housed a library of 200 books and newspapers, it was used so that the poor of the parish could retain the reading skills and further their knowledge. Opened in 1855 by Johnathon Barstow as a shop, it was soon trading as a Pub. Log In. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. At this time, all traffic from Bishopstoke to Fair Oak would have gone along the old Fair Oak Road, behind the photographer. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history. Eastleigh & District History Society – Special Paper No 18 – Early Days at Barton Peveril). Another Bishopstoke old yew tree is this one in Stoke Park Woods, locals know it as "The Witches tree". Not now. Roy Honeybone commented "While spring cleaning during Covid19 lockdown I came across this photograph of the First Bishopstoke Brownies taken in July 1951. to 220 ft. Log In. Colourised photo of Stoke Park Road C 1935? The house in the middle of the photo is "The Briars" on the corner of St. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Does anyone have any memories of this shop or even him! The young girl is My grandmother. Bishopstoke History Society. or See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. The mill pictured in this postcard was demolished in the 1930's. British Railway Standard Locomotive Diagrams. . Reluctantly, the. Thanks go to David Cockman for this aerial photograph of Bishopstoke taken on 24th. (The. The permissive paths at Bishopstoke Park / “The Mount “ are signposted by 11 way markers designed by Jonathan Wright an artist. . I. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Riverside postbox. To some extent, the. E. Log In. 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”. 1906. 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. orPart 2 of Biddy Cull's memories of St. 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. Day 8th. . by Chris Humby. The Foresters Arms was located at the top of Bishopstoke, on the corner of Church Road and Stoke Common Road. Related Pages. Thomas Garnier. When we bought the place, we were told by an elderly. The Rector is Herbert Cooper Anderson. . See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. The Works Canteen was located opposite the entrance to the Carriage Works. . The Prince of Wales, public house was situated at number 65, Bishopstoke Road, on the main road towards Eastleigh. Log In. The history of schools in Bishopstoke will be explored separately. Bishopstoke History Society. Mary’s Church. Publication 1999. Montague carrier. The Mill ceased operations in. Committed to heritage that is inclusive, diverse, &. Log In. Samuel later entered politics, and was a magistrate that, in 1692, judged the people in Salem accused of Witchcraft. Log In. Bishopstoke History Society. Stoke later came into the possession of the Bishops of Winchester, giving rise to the modern name. The pub was for many years known as the "Annie Miles" named after the landlady, she owned the pub from 1899-1911. In 1970, David Moody relocated his Hardware Store from 1 Riverside (where the Chinese. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Bishopstoke History Society. We’ve added a few photos to the Bishopstoke History Website of Stoke Park Junior School. Richard Dummer was born in Bishopstoke, c. Sometime in the 1990’s, it had a name change and was called "The Barge", because of its close location. Find out more about how they came to Bishopstoke, their house in Spring Lane, the Methodist Church. Bishopstoke History Society. 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. 00 PM. Many thanks to Lynne Horspool Smith for her photo of Stoke Park Junior School performance of “Sleeping Beauty “ c 1961. In June 1870, a legal agreement (indenture) was established between Thomas Hargreaves, a Geraldine Bertha Warriner and a Dillon Lewis (a solicitor?) and. This book is about my rapidly changing life in the latter half of the 1950s, starting with two traumatic years at a boarding school in Kent followed by my adolescent. Bunting in Henry Road. . Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society. The oldest part of Stoke Lodge is Tudor, although it is thought there was possibly a hunting Lodge originally. N. ) 1. The photos were kindly donated to the Bishopstoke History Society by Gillian Johns. Bishopstoke History Society was conceived in its present form in 2009. 00 PM. . ” The photo is of Thomas Mullock with his daughter Elsie outside his cobblers shop at 32, Spring Lane, he had taken over from Frank Browning who had. He died in the sinking and his body was never recovered. Barrett & Sons Fruit & veg. A local family has been in touch with the Bishopstoke History Society about their discovery of an old well in their garden. or. March 16, 2022 · Rod Simmons funeral is on Tuesday 29th March, 1pm at Wessex Vale to be followed with a reception at the BCA. Bishopstoke History Society December 12, 2019 On the Fair Oak and Bishopstoke Neighbours facebook page, some people were asking where Middle Street Hill was in. Bishopstoke – A Century of Change – W. Starting with Chris Humby’s family. Part 3 of Mrs. Left hand picture shows the original building on this site in Bishopstoke Road, it was Barton Farmhouse. Were you born at Rookwood Maternity Home, if so Anne Brown has started a facebook group called Rookie Babies at In the 1930’s on the front door of the Parish hall there appeared a signed letter from the then Rector the Rev. or Bishopstoke History Society. . The club opened in September 1912 at Numbers 8 & 10 Spring Lane, formerly 2 houses called the "Hollies". 1910. Marys Road. Members of Bishopstoke History Society were approached by Anchor and asked for background information about the estate and the people that lived there. . Colourised photo of Stoke Park Road C 1935? The house in the middle of the photo is "The Briars" on the corner of St. . Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of Bishopstoke. freeserve. Menu. When he signed onto the Titanic he gave his address as 37, Spring Lane, Bishopstoke. Names of previous owners of “The Mount”, Garnier. September 7, 2021 · In 1926, the Eastleigh & District Industrial Co-Operative Society relocated from the corner of Hamilton Road and Scotter Road to this building at 24, Spring Lane, on the corner of Hamilton Road and Spring Lane. Bishopstoke History Society. . . Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of Bishopstoke He was also a member of a number of distinguished learned bodies and society’s. . . The letter reads, Dear Sirs, In reply to your favour? Of the 3 rd. Asfordbye has had several name changes during its existence. It was so insignificant it was once described as “a little village near Bishopstoke. Saturday 6th. Mary’s Church, ready for Armistice Day on Thursday 11th. Bishopstoke History Society. Log In. Thanks go to Christopher Renham for the photo and his comments “That’s my dad. Log In. Bishopstoke History Society. Mary's Road. or Have you visited our Bishopstoke History website yet? Over 20,000 people have so far, and the top country to visit our site is Denmark. In London, crowds massed in Trafalgar Square and up the Mall to Buckingham Palace, where King George VI and Queen Elizabeth, accompanied. This Shop. May, 2. M. or. 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. ”. Shared from Eastleigh History and shared memories facebook page Bishopstoke, Foresters' Arms darts team 1935. Children for Carnival at Bishopstoke. Does anyone have any memories of this shop or even him! The young girl is My grandmother. We hope you will use it to view all our old presentations, old School class. orOn the opposite side of the road is Stoke Knoll, a Victorian House built in 1856, it had 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a snooker room, lounge, dining room, study, kitchen, breakfast room and a large. " Sue Hawkes, Cherry Hebditch, Gary Cole and me on the end with a stupid bush hat on. Bishopstoke History Society · June 11 · Four photos of different buildings that have occupied the same site, (opposite the Chickenhall Lane roundabout). ( I like how young the trees look in West Drive. . Colourised black and white photo of Church Road at the junction of St. It's in the same location in which today's Bishopstoke Memorial Hall stands. Mrs. Bishopstoke History Society have renewed their website for another year. Top left photo- Brownies and Guides used to meet in the Infant School in Church Rd. 30-10pm at the Memorial Hall Riverside – Wendy Shehan 80693032 Bishopstoke Women’s Institute 1st Mon of the month at 7. The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. Hampshire County Council brought the Mount estate in 1921 and made it a Tuberculosis Sanatorium. 5555. Ian Nias mentioned the remains of a boathouse by the river on " The Mount" estate in the last post, I think this is it. Images of Bishopstoke taken from Google Earth. . Bishopstoke History Society. Sandra McCoye asked for some history on the grade 2 listed building called Stoke Lodge. Bishopstoke History Society. May 17, 2021 · Asfordbye House stood where Asford Grove is now, opposite Spring Lane. Not now. 2. August 31, 2020 · Posted on our visitors page by Hugh John Penny. Specialty Grocery Store. orSee more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. or. Sanatorium 1940/50’s. Specialty Grocery Store. “We decided to hold talks locally. . March 21, 2022 · We have started to put “Old memories of Bishopstoke” up onto our Bishopstoke History website. Local History Group in Stoke Bishop, Bristol. . orThe shop at No 2 Riverside was, at times, traded as part of the hardware store next door. May 17, 2021 · Asfordbye House stood where Asford Grove is now, opposite Spring Lane. Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society · January 3, 2022 · January 3, 2022 ·Born in Horton Heath, Bishopstoke, in 1652, Samuel emigrated to Massachusetts in 1661 and settled in Boston. Mary's Church tower in colour, another Chris Smart photo. Starting with Henry Hamilton Bailey 1894-1961. 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. This map dates from the late 1890s and is interesting to note that Bishopstoke had expanded. N. . Bishopstoke History Society. . Sometime in the 1990’s, it had a name. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. 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. . (1991) Eastleigh and District History Society Special Paper No 21. November and Remembrance Day on Sunday 14th. There has been a inn on this site for nearly 200 years old as the Anglers Inn first appeared on a map in 1824. . Members have developed. . Date unknown, the photo shows the Angler's Inn before the building was altered. This photo is of a tile blown off the roof of St. . Log In. March 16, 2022 · Rod Simmons funeral is on Tuesday 29th March, 1pm at Wessex Vale to be followed with a reception at the BCA. (Where the Summers Place flats are today) It had been used for storage for council. Marsh & Son opened a Drapers Shop at No 2 in 1960 when they moved from premises in Church Road. 06 May, 2020 - 4 min read. . Mr. October 9, 2017 · The old St. . If you would like to see her photos and read her memories of "Do you remember Haig Road" just click on the link to the Bishopstoke History website. In 1970, David Moody relocated his Hardware Store from 1 Riverside (where the Chinese. Colourised photos of the interior of the Methodist Chapel known as "The Chapel in the garden" that was in Stoke Common Road. Nice colourised photo of Riverside. Do you want to see more old photo's of Spring Lane like these ? Just click on the link to see the old cottages that were replaced by the flats and the bridge that crossed Spring Lane. . Well a new business is opening next week. O. 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. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. With the funds a wooden and galvanised iron building on a brick foundation was built in. of graves. Log In. However, in 1894, Fair Oak, the eastern part of. ts from “The Mount” T. 2d. When he signed onto the Titanic he gave his address as 37, Spring Lane, Bishopstoke. Pictured is Herbert Butler who ran the business in 1912. In the back ground on the right you can see the entrance to the old corrugated iron Methodist Church built in. The photo shows the crimping machine from the Bishopstoke Laundry. Left side photo is from 1911 and Right side is a photo taken after the Chapel had a rebuild in the 1920'sBishopstoke History Society. The expansion of Eastleigh, with the arrival of the Carriage Works, in 1890, was rapid. An introduction tells the story of Bishopstoke by means of maps, starting with one of 1613 from Winchester College and going on to the arrival of Bishopstoke Station in 1839. Bishopstoke History Society. 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. 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. . This had been the parish hall for the old St Mary's Church, which used to stand over the road.