Shepperton Kept it Local
The thick, cold fog did not seem to dampen anyone’s spirits on 11/12/13. Big Tree Night was a great success.
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Shepperton Matters
Issue 28
Happy New Year Shepperton! In this issue we review the fabulous Big Tree Night and rejoice in the community spirit.
Sowing the Seeds of Community
There is no doubt at all that without the efforts of locals, and the Spelthorne in Bloom committee our villages would be missing something. The dazzling array of colour in hanging baskets and gardens have been a delight this year. Whereas last summer was beset with drought, this year the flowers are still blooming late
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The Rose Acre Nursery, Shepperton
The Rose Acre Rose Nursery once occupied a large area off the Laleham Road in Shepperton, between Sheepwalk and Fairview Drive.
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The Art of Stained Glass Shepperton
Dropping off Shepperton Matters around the village recently, I popped in to Haywoods Glazing and had a chat. I didn’t realise what a chemistry lesson it would be!
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Issue 27
The art of stained glass is alive and well in Shepperton. We visit Haywoods glass to hear about it. We also visit the Rose Acre Nursery, long gone, but there in name through the roads where the nursery used to be in Shepperton Green.
Issue 26
We review Kempton Park Panoramic Restaurant and revisit the Hampton & Kempton Steam train where the ladies have been in training!
Kempton Park Panoramic Restaurant
We came out of the lift on the second floor and were shown into a spectacular glass fronted restaurant and bar. There was a full moon and the floodlights were illuminating the course stretching out before us. People below were scurrying around the Tote, checking out odds. It was very atmospheric and promised an evening
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Visit to the National Gallery
I visited the National Gallery today, sounds crazy but it was the first time I had been. I found it a bit overwhelming at first, but wandered around and enjoyed it at random, taking it in and enjoying whatever came my way.
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All Change as Ladies Ride the Footplate
A change of locomotive at the Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway has seen Thomas Wicksteed leave the Kempton Steam Museum in early September.
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Prizefighting in Shepperton
In his book ‘The History of Our Village’, published in 1867, William Schaw Lindsay, Lord of the Manor of Shepperton between 1857 and his death in 1877, relates that the village was for some years the scene of riotous behaviour due to its popularity as a venue for illegal prize fighting, or bare-knuckle boxing. The
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Shepperton Station in 1928
The railway had come to Shepperton in 1864, but by the time of this photo in 1928 it had been converted to run electric trains for 12 years.
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Thursday’s Child Has Far to Go
Ron Colnbrook contacted me some time ago asking if I would like to have a copy of his memoirs. As a Shepperton resident I was naturally curious to find out about him. A very professionally produced book turned up and I started reading. Not everyone is gifted with the ability to tell a story, but
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Issue 24
History – Russell Road in 1928 Something for the Ladies – Shepperton Ladies Club Some things in Life are Free – Don’t be Phubbed! Coping with Debt RIP Common Sense A Year Without Supermarkets
First Rails Back to Hampton
The first part of the Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway – the Hanworth Loop – is now operating every Sunday until the end of August The line is in “Hanworth”, not far from ‘Jobs’ Dairy by the elevated section of the A316. The first train is at 10.30 and the last train is at 16.00
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Well Being at the Greeno
It is a sad fact that dementia is affecting a growing proportion of the population. It may be that you find yourself forgetting things more readily. You can remember your wedding day, but can’t remember what you did this morning. This can be a really troubling experience, and difficult to talk to anyone about. Surrey
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Issue 23
The Opening of Walton Bridge Wellbeing Centre at The Greeno Avoiding the Empty Nest Feeling Bringing back ‘Making Do’ First Rails back to Hampton Local Museums of Interest
The Opening of Walton Bridge
On Thursday 11th July, my wife Sue and I were privileged to be invited to the completion ceremony for the new Walton Bridge. Having researched the history of the bridge, and photographed every stage of its build, it was fascinating to see the culmination of years of planning and construction. Guests gathered in a marquee
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Shepperton Aerial View
At this time, the High Street was actually called Highfield Road – it wasn’t renamed until 1939. In the middle of the photo can be seen the Railway Hotel, later known as The Crossroads, and now replaced by the Ballard Lodge retirement apartments. Beyond the pub, acres of orchards, long since felled, can be seen.
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Issue 22
In Shepperton Matters this month we have an amazing photo of the High Street from 1928. It is almost unrecognisable. So many fields and trees and no buildings on one side. We also take a trip to Studio 2000, a hair dresser with a difference. Fancy a tiger’s face on the back of your head?!
Shepperton’s Islands
The Thames is unique in this country in having a series of inhabited islands. There are several in the Shepperton area. Travelling downstream, the first is Pharoah’s Island.
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