Surrey Collection (#4)

Grand Surrey Canal
Men loading large planks of wood onto (or off) a barge on the Peckham (London) branch of the Grand Surrey Canal, England. Date: early 1930s

Music Hall, Sheffield, The Amateur Company of the Guild of Literature and Art
After which an original farce in one act by Charles Dickens and Mr Mark Lemon, entitled Mr Nightingales Diary.The whole to conclude with a comic scene (from the French)

CM11 7393 Andrew Summers, Austin Ulster Special, PW 7163
Andrew Summers, Austin Ulster Special, PW 7163, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, January 2016, 31st January, 2016, Brooklands, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, Fun

The Cedars of Lebanon, by Edward Lear (1812-1888). The first version was painted in 1861; this is a later version, commissioned by Charles Roundell MP

CM5 3123 Vincent Abbott, Lancia Stratos, CBW 674 R
Vincent Abbott, Lancia Stratos, CBW 674 R, Brooklands Motorsport Day 12th October 2014, classic cars, England, Group B Rally Cars, historic, historic racing cars, history, Lancia Stratos

North Surrey District School, Anerley, Upper Norwood, Surrey
The North Surrey District School at Anerley, Upper Norwood, with the Crystal Palace visible behind. The school was opened in 1850 to house pauper children away from the workhouse

Worplesdon Golf Club
Worplesdon golf course " one of the prettiest golf courses in Surrey" with caricatures of various members including Captain G.A. Moxon and A.P.F. Chapman

Marilyn Monroe pictured at the window of The Savoy Hotel, greeting the many fans who have gathered below to get a glimpse of her

Croydon Airport - de Havilland DH. 84 Dragon G-ACIU
de Havilland DH.84 Dragon G-ACIU (msn 3041) of Surrey Flying Services Ltd. approaching to land at Croydon Airport. First registered on 25.07.33 was previously owned by Marmaduke Furness (Lord Furness)

Old clock on the Guildhall, High Street, Guildford, Surrey, England, UK

War of the Worlds sculpture, Woking, Surrey, England

CM22 2865 Andrew Messent, Morgan Super Sports
Andrew Messent, Morgan Super Sports, Vintage Sports Car Club, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, Sunday, 28th January 2018, competition, Fun, historic cars, iconic, nostalgia, outdoors

Bisley Farm School No. 2 Ground-floor Plan
Ground-floor plan of the new building added to the Bisley Farm School, Surrey, in 1873, and later known as the Shaftesbury School block. Date: circa 1888

Ashford, Surrey - St Davids School
St Davids School - an independent girls school in Ashford (historically in Middlesex, but from 1965 in the district of Spelthorne in Surrey), England

CM19 7938 Geoffrey Enoch, MG R-Type, replica
Geoffrey Enoch, MG R-Type, replica, Brooklands Double Twelve, Motorsport Festival, Vintage Sports Car Club, VSCC, 17th June 2017, 110th Anniversary, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, classic cars

General Bernard Montgomery visits his son David
Bernard Law Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein (then just General Montgomery!) (1887-1976) visits his 15-year-old son David (David Montgomery)

CM11 7426 Frazer Sloan, Trojan Utility
Frazer Sloan, Trojan Utility, ADV 3774, VSCC, New Year Driving Tests, Brooklands, January 2016, 31st January, 2016, Brooklands, cars, Chris McEvoy, cjm-photography, competition, Fun, historic cars

CM5 3325 Kevin Mason, Formula Nippon, KDM Racing
Kevin Mason, Formula Nippon, KDM Racing, Brooklands Motorsport Day 12th October 2014, Autumn Motorsport day, Brooklands, classic cars, England, F1, flames, Formula 1, Formula Nippon, Formula One

The Domesday Book, Surrey
The Domesday Book, a record of the resources and taxable values of the boroughs and manors of Surrey, including Guildford, extract from the Great Domesday Book Date: c. 1085

Whip and Whipping Post at Wandsworth Prison
Whip and Whipping Post at Surrey Prison and House of Correction, Wandsworth Date: 1862

View of Dorking from Box Hill view point, Surrey Hills, North Downs, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gipsy girl plaiting horses tail at an encampment in Surrey
A gipsy girl plaiting the tail of the family horse as she sits on the step of their caravan at an encampment in Surrey. (2 of 2)

Inkerman Barracks, Woking, Surrey
A view of the entrance to Inkerman Barracks, Woking, Surrey. The buildings were originally opened in 1860 as an invalid prison for convicts not fit enough to be sent to Dartmoor

Springfield Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Aerial view of Springfield Hospital on Glenburnie Road, Tooting, near Wandsworth (then in Surrey, now in south west London). It was opened in 1841 as the Surrey County Lunatic Asylum

Dining Hall, Reedham Orphanage, Purley, Surrey
The dining hall at the Reedham Orphanage, Old Lodge Lane, Purley, Surrey. It was founded by the Rev Dr Andrew Reed, a Congregational Minister

Childrens Ward, Fountain Mental Hospital, Tooting, Surrey
Children in cots and nurses in a ward of the Fountain Hospital at Tooting in Surrey (now South London). The hospital was opened in 1893 as a fever hospital by the Metropolitan Asylums Board

Dorking Workhouse Infirmary, Surrey
Infirmary of the Dorking Union workhouse, Surrey. The workhouse opened in 1841, with the infirmary being added in 1900. The site later became Dorking General Hospital

England / Farnham
A very quiet day in Farnham, Surrey, showing Farnham Castle, a Norman castle overlooking the town from a hill, the home of the Bishops of Winchester for 700 years

Gypsy Boy with Hen 1973
A gypsy boy sits by the door to his family caravan clutching onto a chicken at a Surrey encampment

Sunbury on Thames, Surrey, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Potato Clamp
Men storing potatoes, covering clamps of them with straw on a farm in Surrey, England

Traffic at Staines Bridge returning from the coast on a hot summer day. Staines-upon-Thames, Surrey. June 1960 M4362

Common oak (Quercus robur) fowers shedding pollen. Surrey, UK. April

Lords and Gentlemen of Surrey and Kent Playing Cricket at Knole Park, Kent, 1775, 1947
Lords and Gentlemen of Surrey and Kent Playing Cricket at Knole Park, Kent, 1775, (1947). Cricket match in the grounds of a stately home near Sevenoaks

Garden bumblebee (Bombus hortorum) queen nectaring on Comfrey (Symphytum Hidcote Pink ) flowers. In garden, Surrey, England, UK. March

1911 Hut Hotel at Wisley in Srrey on the A3 road. Creator: Unknown
1911 Hut Hotel at Wisley in Srrey on the A3 road

1920 Peugeot Bebe at Brooklands. Creator: Unknown
1920 Peugeot Bebe at Brooklands

The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Thoroughbred race horse owned by the Prince of Wales winning the Derby at Epsom racecourse in Surrey

Honey bee (Apis mellifera) feeding from Lavender (Lavandula) flowers, Mayfield Lavender Farm, North Downs, Surrey, UK, July

Remains of Wolseys Palace, Esher, 1903. Wayneflete Tower, once part of Esher Palace is an historical gatehouse located in Esher, near London

Frances, Countess of Surrey, c1532-1533 (1945). Artist: Hans Holbein the Younger
Frances, Countess of Surrey, c1532-1533 (1945). Frances Howard, (nee de Vere), Countess of Surrey (c. 1516-1577) was daughter of John de Vere, 15th Earl of Oxford, and Elizabeth Trussell

Mid-Day Sun winning the Epsom Derby, 1937
Mid-Day Sun winning the Epsom Derby in 1937, illustrating a fixtures card for May 1938. Date: 1937

Derby Day at Epsom with grandstand, 1895. Date: 1895

Denis Compton and Patsy Hendren at The Oval, London
Denis Compton (1918-1997) and Patsy Hendren (1889-1962) at The Oval, London, coming out to bat in a match between Surrey and Middlesex, 1st innings, Monday 10 August 1936. Date: 1936

Group photo, Worcester Park United Cycling Club 1907, based in SW London (Surrey). Date: circa 1907

Shaftesbury Homes - Esher Place School
The Esher Place School for Girls at Esher, Surrey, run by the Shaftesbury Homes from 1930 to 1952. Date: circa 1930

Shaftesbury School, Bisley - Bungalow Hospital
Bungalow Hospital at Shaftesbury Homes School for Boys, Bisley, Surrey. Date: 1930s

St Johns Church, Old Coulsdon, Surrey
St Johns Church, Old Coulsdon, near Caterham, Surrey, England. Date: 1920s

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"Surrey: A Captivating Blend of History, Nature, and Sporting Spirit" Nestled in the picturesque county of Surrey, England, lies the renowned Royal Holloway College in Egham. This esteemed institution stands as a testament to academic excellence and architectural grandeur. As we delve deeper into Surrey's rich tapestry, our journey takes us to Brooklands motor racing track. Once a hub for adrenaline-fueled speedsters, it now echoes with the memories of roaring engines and daring feats that shaped motorsport history. Transporting us back in time is W. Fairbank's intricate 1797 map of Sheffield. Engraved by Thomas Harris, this captivating piece showcases the town's evolution through centuries past. It also boasts its love affair with sports on idyllic village greens. From cricket matches under clear blue skies to Dulwich Hamlet FC football team proudly representing their community in 1936 – these moments epitomize the passion that runs deep within Surrey's sporting heritage. The allure continues at Nonsuch Palace where remnants of grandeur whisper tales from Tudor times. Its regal presence reminds us of King Henry VIII's affinity for opulence and his pursuit of pleasure amidst lush surroundings. Stepping away from historical marvels, we find ourselves gazing upon breathtaking views over the Thames from Richmond Hill. The tranquil beauty captivates hearts while serving as a reminder that nature coexists harmoniously alongside urban landscapes. Nature lovers are drawn towards Newlands Corner nestled within North Downs near Guildford. Here, one can lose themselves amidst rolling hills and verdant meadows – an escape into tranquility only found in this corner of Surrey. Guildford High Street beckons shopaholics with its charming blend of traditional architecture and modern flair; while dusk casts an enchanting spell over Guildhall - a symbol of civic pride standing tall against fading light. Cricket enthusiasts rejoice as we uncover Surrey's cricketing record of 1932.