A century ago, in November 1918, the most terrible war that the world had ever known was nearing its end, although to a Britain exhausted by four long years of struggle and sacrifice, the deprivations caused by the ruinous cost of the war and the submarine threat were making life very difficult.
The Centenary of the Armistice 1918 Read More »
In 2016 Dart House on Thames Street, Lower Sunbury, was sold at auction for £1.2million. This has taken many immediate neighbours by surprise. More of a surprise was finding out that there were plans to demolish it and build a 5 storey block of 7 flats with underground parking.
Loss of Another Sunbury View? Read More »
We were contacted recently by the owner of a Honda Jazz who had their catalytic converters removed in broad daylight by thieves in the Sunbury area. Owners are being left with bills of hundreds of pounds
Daylight Robbery in Sunbury Read More »
It was exciting to see the scaffolding coming down from Pomfret Cottage on Thames Street recently. The grade 1 listed house is going through a major refurbishment having been sold around 18 months ago.
Here’s Looking at You! Pomfret Windows Unveiled Read More »
This photo shows dozens of military lorries lined up at the Army Service Corps Depot, Kempton Park, during the First World War. The racecourse grandstands can be seen in the background of the picture with, just in front of them, wooden huts used to house all the troops based at the depot.
Kempton Park in World War One Read More »
Lots to read in this months magazine. We find that Pomfret Cottage has had a facelift. This grade 1 listed building has had its false windows beautifully painted, depicting the Prince of Wales gazing out towards Monksbridge. Whereas we celebrate that building, we lament plans to demolish Dart House which as long been depicted in photos and paintings of the entrance to the village.
Yes, it was back in 1968 that Elizabeth Beresford first introduced the Wombles to the world. She had taken her young children for a walk on Wimbledon Common which her daughter mispronounced as “Wombledon Common”.
50 Years of Wombling. What is the Sunbury Connection? Read More »
This article certainly hit the mark last month. We had many emails and comments from readers on the subject of speeding and antisocial or plain careless driving.
Twenty is Plenty – You Have Your Say Read More »
I have had the pleasure this year of attending a couple of top notch events in the village. In March I went to the Friends of St Mary’s fund raiser at the church where a Steinway took pride of place at the altar, and enjoyed a recital from two very talented 19 year old students from the Royal College of Music.
World Talent in Sunbury – We meet Sunbury Resident Vanessa Latarche Read More »
This month we see music in many guises. We meet a former Womble as well as the Director of keyboard at the Royal College of Music, both Sunbury residents and we revisit the ongoing discussions of speeding and signage in the village.
We see Sunbury through the eyes of a teenager this month, as well as through the eyes of a long term older resident. The village has a lot to offer both. We look back to the original music festival in 1968 when name such as Eric Clapton, Marc Bolan and Jeff Beck appeared in Kempton Park. We also look at traffic issues which continue to challenge us all, both in terms of inconsiderate parking and speeding traffic.
The most impressive house in the village, Sunbury Court was built in 1723 by John Witt. The building stood in extensive grounds of more than 100 acres, which used to extend down to the Thames and included Sunbury Court Island.
This month many of you may be attending music festivals. Just look at this line up for the 1968 music festival at Kempton Racecourse. Can you imagine? The National Jazz and Blues Festival preceded both Woodstock (1969) and Glastonbury (1970’s) and is considered the precursor to the Reading Festival.
SunStock’- The Original Festival? Read More »
A couple of months ago we reported on local teenager Ben Neale (pictured right) who is learning bell ringing from Dennis Brock at St Mary’s as part of his Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
From Boredom to a Lifelong Hobby – The Joy of Bell Ringing Read More »
Most of us accept the rules and laws governing standards of driving and our conduct as motorists, and it is our responsibility to stick to them for our own safety, and those of other road users, including pedestrians.
Twenty is Plenty in Sunbury Village Read More »
A perfect Summer’s day in early June brought crowds into Lower Sunbury village for the annual Open Gardens event. As seems to be the way during our village events (I am thinking Christmas market last year), Thames Waters saw fit to once more shut Thames Street
Community Fun in the Sun Read More »
As we mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force, it seems fitting to recall events in the life of Flt.Lt. Dominic Bruce, who once lived at Blakesley Lodge, 2 Green St, Sunbury.
Flt. Lt. Dominic Bruce, AFM, MC, OBE Read More »
In the May issue of Sunbury Matters we mentioned in our welcome page that the Lower Sunbury Business Community (LSBC) had plans to erect a boat filled with flowers on Thames Street. Group members were very keen on this idea. Partly it would fill an empty space (where the old public loos used to be!) and of course it would brighten up the village.
Floral Boat in Memory of Business Group Founder, Gerry Ceaser Read More »
I have mentioned William Schaw Lindsay in a previous article about the great flood of 1877, but I thought I would outline a bit more of his very full life. He was Lord of the Manor of Shepperton from 1857 until his death 20 years later, and during that time did much to reform the village. Perhaps his most lasting achievement was to bring the railway to Shepperton in 1864, after the collapse of Walton Bridge made access to the nearest station at Walton problematic.
William Schaw Lindsay – Lord of the Manor of Shepperton Read More »
In this months issue we look at the community celebrating summer with a wonderful Open Gardens, a street party and a floral boat tribute to the founder of the local business group. We also bring the story of Flight Lieutenant Dominic Bruce of Blakesley Lodge in Green St during the year of the centenary of the RAF.
As you may have gathered by now, Spelthorne Council has just disseminated its Issues and Options document for consultation. The consultation will run until 25 June 2018.
Spelthorne Council Housing Consultation Read More »
