An international Badminton name, a yacht designer, a film studio director, an Olympic gold medallist and a business entrepreneur: What do they all have in common? They all attended Halliford School.
Where are they now? A look at some Halliford Alumni Read More »
The thick, cold fog did not seem to dampen anyone’s spirits on 11/12/13. Big Tree Night was a great success.
Shepperton Kept it Local Read More »
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
Sowing the Seeds of Community Read More »
The Rose Acre Rose Nursery once occupied a large area off the Laleham Road in Shepperton, between Sheepwalk and Fairview Drive.
The Rose Acre Nursery, Shepperton Read More »
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!
The Art of Stained Glass Shepperton Read More »
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
Kempton Park Panoramic Restaurant Read More »
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.
Visit to the National Gallery Read More »
A change of locomotive at the Hampton & Kempton Waterworks Railway has seen Thomas Wicksteed leave the Kempton Steam Museum in early September.
All Change as Ladies Ride the Footplate Read More »
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
Prizefighting in Shepperton Read More »
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.
Shepperton Station in 1928 Read More »
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
Thursday’s Child Has Far to Go Read More »
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
First Rails Back to Hampton Read More »
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
Well Being at the Greeno Read More »
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
The Opening of Walton Bridge Read More »
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.
Shepperton Aerial View Read More »
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.
Shepperton’s Islands Read More »
Sunbury & Shepperton Matters was recently invited to sample the fayre of the Warren Lodge in Church Square, old Shepperton. It sits in the delightful location of the historic square on the banks of the Thames, opposite Desborough Island. It doesn’t get much better than that and I can imagine happily whiling away the hours
Warren Lodge in Church Square Read More »
If you are looking for a sailing club not too far away, which sails a variety of dinghies, has competitive races, but is not too ‘competitive’, and in and has an active, lively and inexpensive ‘social’ side, then you need look no further than the Desborough Sailing Club, Ferry Lane Shepperton.
Desborough Sailing Club Read More »
Shepperton was laid out as a ‘through’ station rather than a terminus, no train was to go further towards Chertsey. Until that is, the 21st April 1982, when an electric Class 508 unit made a valiant attempt to do just that!
The Shepperton Train Crash Read More »
Many well known people have made their homes in Shepperton over the years. Perhaps because of the proximity of Shepperton Film Studios (though these are technically in Littleton), these have included numbers of people involved in the film and entertainment industry. Creek House in Chertsey Road had been home to two such people. In the
Famous People in Shepperton Read More »
On February 19th our Mayor Robin Sider will be formally opening a memorial to Shepperton Life as depicted by Shepperton Artists, which will be exhibited in The Greeno Centre in perpetuity. The idea was to represent Shepperton landmarks and icons, as seen through the eyes of local artists. Robin will be hanging the first picture
Shepperton remembered in Art Read More »
