About Elmbridge Museum
Elmbridge Museum has been running as an outreach museum since 2015. The Museum is now based at the Civic Centre in Esher, from where we continue to provide outreach services.
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Molesey Matters
Molesey WI – Lifesavers
Molesey Matters have always been a big supporter of the Molesey WI. They do fantastic work for the community, and last month I sat down and enjoyed coffee with their President, Miranda Ingold, to hear of their latest project.
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R C Sherriff and ‘Journey’s End’
Robert Cedric Sherriff was born in 1896 and educated at Kingston Grammar School and New College, Oxford. On the outbreak of the First World War, he joined the army and served as a captain in the East Surrey regiment.
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The New Zealand Hospital, Mount Felix
At the outbreak of the First World War, Mount Felix house, a mid-19th century Italianate mansion overlooking the Thames by Walton Bridge, was requisitioned by the War Office for the billeting of troops.
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The Stink Continued
Having read your recent article in the Molesey Matters magazine I thought you could mention the next stage to the solution. Recently, whilst on a cruise down the Thames with the MTYC, I noticed several large construction sites along the river bank in London When I enquired what they were it seems that this is the upgrade to the sewer system, the scale of which is astounding.
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Protect Your Cats!
We were contacted recently by the owner of a Honda Jazz who had their catalytic converters removed in broad daylight by thieves in the area.
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Princess Sophia Jindan Alexdrowna Duleep Singh.
Since 2018 is the 100th anniversary of women getting the vote, it would be fitting to celebrate a local heroine. Molesey Matters reader Roshan Pedder wrote in and asked us to shed some light on a relatively little know resident.
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Michael Underwood (1736 – 1820)
The Molesey Physician who defined Polio.
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Issue 25
So what’s in Molesey Matters this month? After reading of Faraday House recently we learn of another resident – suffragette Princess Sophia Singh. Last months ‘Great Stink’ piece has a follow up after we were told about a beautiful building designed to became the Victorian solution..
The Molesey Floods 50 years ago September 1968 By Molesey Resident John Taylor
Fifty years ago, this month, Molesey and surrounding districts, experienced devastating floods
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Queen Elizabeth I and Hampton Court Happy Birthday Ma’am – 7th September 1533
We all know her famous quote when addressing the Troops at Tilbury, delivered on 19 August 1588 to the land forces earlier assembled at in preparation for repelling the expected invasion by the Spanish Armada.
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Harry, Leslie and a Piece of Molesey History
Roberts Radio has been producing radios for over 80 years. Initially, the company only traded in the United Kingdom, but now exports worldwide. The company was initially based in central London, near Oxford Circus and then at Rathbone Place, but moved to East Molesey in 1941.
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The Knox Brothers and Molesey
Last year Molesey Matters featured a certain gentleman called James Jenkinson Knox. The son of a Dr John Knox of Bakewell Derbyshire, he also had a brother, John Edmund Knox. Lots of Johns I know! Stick with me.
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Princess Frederica of Hanover and Molesey’s Convalescent Home
Frederica was born 9 January 1848 in Hanover, the elder daughter of the Hereditary Prince of Hanover (later King George V of Hanover) and of his wife, Princess Marie of Saxe-Altenburg.
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Issue 23
In this month’s issue we hear of the pioneers who started Roberts Radio in Molesey. We learn of the Knox brothers. Both significant contributors to Molesey life. A new page is dedicated to those of us in the community who go out of our way to help others.
The Bridges of Hampton Court
Ferries were in operation crossing the Thames prior to the building of the first bridge. They were particularly important because of the increase in river and highway traffic after Henry V111 took over the palace.
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Molesey’s Capability Brown
The gardens of Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown have come to characterise the landscape of the English country estate.
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The Signing of The Magna Carta 15th June 1215
Following a revolt by the English nobility against his rule, King John put his royal seal on the Magna Carta, or “Great Charter” on the 15 June in 1215. The document, essentially a peace treaty between John and his barons, guaranteed that the king would respect feudal rights and privileges, uphold the freedom of the church, and maintain the nation’s laws.
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