Thorpe
General Directories and Reference Works
Directory and almanack for Egham, Englefield Green, Virginia Water and Thorpe 1912-1916. Egham: H.W. Herbert, 1912-1916. 5 vols. [914.22112 EGH]
The Egham, Englefield Green, Virginia Water and Thorpe almanack and directory 1906. Egham: H.W. Herbert, 1906. 124, [32]p. [914.22112 EGH]
Egham Official Guide. Egham, Englefield Green, Virginia Water, Sunningdale & Thorpe the official guide. Derby: New Centurion Publishing & Publicity Co. Ltd., [1947?]. 48p. [914.22112 EGH]
Egham Official Guide. Egham, Englefield Green, Virginia Water, Sunningdale & Thorpe the official guide. Derby: New Centurion Publishing and Publicity Co. Ltd., [1948?]. 48p. [914.22112 EGH]
Malden, H. E. (ed). A history of the County of Surrey, part 29 Godley Hundred comprising the parishes of Bisley, Byfleet, Chertsey, Chobham, Egham, Horsell, Pyrford, Thorpe. London: Constable & Co., 1920. p. 396-440. (Victoria History of the Counties of England). [942.21 MAL Oversize]
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Engravings and Waterclours
Page containing small engravings of the Chertsey, Thorpe and Virginia Water area. [1223]
Watercolour of Muckhatch Farm, Thorpe painted by Thekla Carpenter Roddy. 1943. [1240]
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Family Material
Blackett (Matfen) mss deposited in the Northumberland Record Office by Sir Douglas Blackett Bart, 27 March 1963. Handlist compiled by H A Taylor, county archivist. 1965. Typewritten mss. [1431]
Family history of the Goring family from 1332 compiled by Mr. Sidney Oliver. ca. 1970. Typewritten. [329]
To the dear memory of John Charles Blackett, born at Thorpe Lea April 3rd, 1813, died there August 8th, 1896. 1896. Printed quotations. [1803]
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Legal Documents
Abstract of the title of the trustees of the will of Thomas Joseph Eyre, Esq, decd. Freehold estates at Thorpe Lee . 1905. Legal document. [1665]
Copy of agreement between George J. Perkins and Messrs Gale & Power for the purchase of "Sharp's Mead, Thorpe Lee, Egham. 1911. Typewritten and handwritten agreement. [282]
Mr Fredk. Bosher to Mr. Robert Clarke. Conveyance of freehold hereditaments & premises situate at Thorpe & Egham known as Hurst Farm. 1919. [1814]
Henry C Leigh Bennett Esq with Mr Richard Heard. Agreement. Mr Richard Heard to Messrs S M & J M Roberts. Assignment (enclosed). 1914. [1815]
Two letters from Buckland & Sons to Mr J M Roberts re. Hurst Farm, Thorpe. 1915. Typewritten letters. [1801]
Two letters from Buckland & Sons to W J Harris re. Hurst Farm, Thorpe. 1915. Typewritten letters. [1802]
Schedule of deeds. Lee Cottage, Thorpe from 1823 to 1929. Typewritten list. [1811]
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Local Histories
Barker, David M. Echoes of Egham including Egham Hythe & Thorpe Lea, by D.M. & J.L. Barker in collaboration with Cyril Greenslade. Addlestone: D.M. & J. L. Barker, 1995. 65p. [914.22112 BAR]
Early history of Thorpe Lea area. Notes by Sydney Oliver. [1822]
Freeman, Eric A. The Parish Church of St Mary Thorpe, Surrey. n.d. 12p. [914.22113 FRE Pamphlet]
— A short history and description of the Parish Church of St. Mary Thorpe, Surrey. London: John Roberts Press Ltd., 1947. 14p. [914.22113 FRE Pamphlet]
Turner, Frederic. A history of Thorpe in the county of Surrey. Issued privately, 1924. 136p. [942.2113 TUR]
— Histories of Egham and Thorpe: additions and corrections. n.d. 11p. [942.2112 TUR]
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Maps
Part of an Ordnance Survey map covering Wraysbury to Thorpe. 1881. Map. [A128]
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Miscellaneous
Letter to Miss Nellie Holden from Edward Pryor in reply to a letter she had written to his friend H E Harris. 1911. Handwritten letter. [1816]
Thorpe Players present “Don't listen ladies”, a comedy by Stephen Powys & Guy Bolton (from the French of Sacha Guitry) at the Village Hall, 25-29 March 1969. Programme. [1810]
Surrey County Cricket Club, Kennington Oval, August 25th 1905. Surrey C. & G. v. Thorpe. Printed card. [1817]
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Photographs
The Blackett children. [1850]
Blackett family at Thorpe Lea (in mourning?). [1837]
Blackett family at Thorpe Lea Farm (West). [1841]
Blackett family at Thorpe Lea in fancy dress. [1835]
Blackett family by the walled garden at Thorpe Lea. [1836]
Blackett family dressed for a play. [1839]
Blackett family members in front of the butler's cottage at Thorpe Lea. [1843]
Captain Scott's house called Cupilo House, Thorpe. [1833]
Demonstration outside St. Mary's Church, Thorpe, 1910. Photographer: B. A. Gorrad. Mounted photograph. [111, 112. 113]
Female member of the Blackett family "in the hotel garden". [1846]
Female member of the Blackett family being drawn in a three-wheeled carriage past the orangery at Thorpe Lea. [1847]
Five photographs inside Thorpe Lea. [1848, 1848A, 1848B, 1848C & 1848D]
Members of the Blackett family dressed for a play. [1849]
Military parade during the South African war which probably include Captain Blackett. [1852 & 1852A]
Photograph album belonging to the Blackett family, Thorpe Lea. ca. 1900. Album. [A153]
Sir Edward Blackett's wife with another lady. [1842]
Some members of the Blackett family with fishing tackle. [1838]
St. Ann's Heath pupils, class IV. [872]
Staines Scout troop at Thorpe. [1746]
Thorpe Church. Photocopy. [1807]
Thorpe Lea (rear entrance) in the distance. [1845]
Two female members of the Blackett family at Thorpe Lea. [1844]
Two male members of the Blackett family at Thorpe Lea. [1840]
Wycliffe preachers at Thorpe, March 20 1910. Mr. Chivers addressing a great protest meeting outside St. Mary's Church, Thorpe, March 20th. 1910. [985]
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Poems
Thorpe Saint Mary. Typewritten poem. [1813]
Verses on Thorpe Lea House, its inmates, and surroundings. Printed sheet. [142]
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Postcards
"Another little girl arrived on the cart at Thorpe". 1919. Postcard. [10791]
The Chancel, St. Mary's Church, Thorpe. Postcard. [10760]
The Cottage, Thorpe. Postcard. [10778]
Curlhawes, Thorpe. Postcard. [10776]
Great demonstration at Thorpe. 10 Sep 1910. 1910. Postcard. [10766, 10767, 10785, 10786, 10787, 10788, 10794, 10789, 10792]
Green Road, Thorpe. Postcard. [10779, 19781]
Mr Brown moving the goods at Potters eviction at Thorpe. 1910. Postcard. [10770]
Mr Kensit at Thorpe. Protest meeting outside S. Mary's Church. Postcard. [5544]
Mr Potter and family. Religious war at Thorpe 8.9.10. 1910. Postcard. [10790]
Mr Potter's ejected furniture at Thorpe. 1910. Postcard. [10768]
Old Mill, Thorpe. Postcard. [10757, 10759]
Post Office, Thorpe. Postcard. [10777]
Religious war Thorpe. The eviction of Potter. 1910. Postcard. [10769]
Rose and Crown, Thorpe Green. Postcard. [10782]
Scenes at the eviction 1910. Postcard. [10764]
St. Marys Church, Thorpe. [10758, 10763, 10765, 10773, 10775, 10784, 10795]
Thorpe Church. Postcard. [10774]
Thorpe Church. 1904. Postcard. [10797]
Thorpe Church. 1913. Postcard. [10772]
Thorpe Lea Postcard. [10958]
Thorpe Mill near Egham. 1937. Postcard. [10793]
Thorpe Mill, from St. Anne's Hill. Postcard. [10796]
The Village, Thorpe. 1907. Postcard. [10783]
Village Road, Thorpe. Postcard. [10780]
War Memorial, Thorpe. Postcard. [10761]
Wycliffe preachers at Thorpe. Service of writ on Mr. Chivers, 5. 6.10. 1910. Postcard. [10771]
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Sale Booklets, Brochures, and Catalogues
Ascot, Englefield Green, Runnymead and Thorpe. Freehold properties which will be sold by Farebrother, Lye & Wheeler on Tuesday, the 31st day of July, 1866. By order of the trustees of the late Joseph Sadler. Solicitors: Messrs. C & J Allen & Son Particulars and conditions of sale. 1866. Brochure. [160]
By direction of H W Leigh Bennett, Esq. Thorpe Place Estate, comprising "Thorpe Place", Manor Farm, Woodcock Hall Farm, Cottage Farm & Thorpe Mill, Custom Meads & Gorings for sale by Buckland & Sons on 25th May 1921. Solicitors: Dawson & Co. 1921. Brochure. [A34]
By direction of Messrs W J Wiltshire & J A Chisholme. Freehold residential property Eastley End, Thorpe to be sold by Dudley W Harris & Co with Knight, Frank & Rutley on 2nd October, 1947. Solicitors: Messrs Horne & Birkett. 1947. Brochure. [1259]
By instructions of H W Leigh Bennett, Esq. Portions of the Thorpe Place Estate comprising about 507 acres including Manor Dairy Farm, Hurst Farm, Customs Meads, etc. for sale by Buckland & Sons on 8th July 1919. Solicitors: Dawson & Co. 1919. Brochure. [A35]
By order of the executors of the late T.J. Eyre, Esq. Thorpe Lee, Egham. Freehold properties comprising 16 cottages and building sites to be sold by Messrs. Finn & Gale on Thursday, May 9th 1907. Solicitors: Witham, Roskell, Munster & Weld. Particulars with plan and conditions of sale. 1907. Brochure. [102]
By orders of the executors of Lady Milford, deceased and T.J. Eyre, Esq, deceased. "Thorpe Lee", Egham. Catalogue of the valuable contents of the mansion. Gale & Power have instruction to sell by auction on Sept. 14th, 15th, 16th, 17th, 1909. Catalogue of contents. 1909. Brochure. [101]
Copyhold villa residence known as "Thorpe Lee Cottage" for sale by Messrs. Debenham, Tewson & Farmer on July 4th, 1876. Solicitors: Messrs. Newman, Stretton & Hilliard. 1876. Brochure. [1076]
Estate known as "Thorpe Lea", Egham ... also a plot of freehold land adjoining Hummers Lane will be sold by Mullett, Booker & Co. on 28th April, 1897. Solicitors: Messrs. Long, Durnford & Lovegrove. 1897. Brochure. [1075]
Freehold estate of Thorpe Lea, Egham consisting of a mansion, gardens and the free public house known as The Old Pipe-House together with 103 acres for sale by Daniel Smith & Son on 20th October, 1831. Solicitors: Messrs Hall, Thompson, & Sewell. 1831. Brochure. [1261]
Freehold grass farm known as "Redlands Farm" (or Redgrounds Farm), Lyne, also a pair of freehold cottages at Thorpe Green will be sold by Nightingal, Phillips & Page with Gale & Power on 19th July, 1911. Solicitors: Messrs. Sherrard & Sons. 1911. Brochure. [1097]
Freehold pasture and pleasure farm known as "Thorpe Mill", Thorpe, comprising country cottage with farm buildings in 11 acres which Nightingale, Page & Bennett will sell on 16th June, 1927. Brochure. [1265]
Freehold property known as "Boscombe", Thorpe Lee, Egham for sale by Marler & Marler on 5th May 1920. Solicitor: Alfred Allistone. 1920. Brochure. [1263]
Freehold residence called "Morley House", Thorpe to be sold by Messrs. Waterer & Sons on May 27th 1875. Solicitor: Wm. Smith. 1875. Brochure. [1264]
Freehold residence known as "Hazelwood", Thorpe which Giddy & Giddy will sell on 1st June, 1911. Solicitors: Messrs. Foss, Bilbrough, Plaskitt & Foss. Brochure. 1911. [1260]
Freehold residential estate known as "Thorpe Lee House", Egham together park & pleasure grounds to be sold. Solicitors: Messrs. Witham, Roskell, Munster & Weld. Auctioneers: Messrs. Glasier & Sons. n.d. Brochure. [A64]
Freehold residential property known as "Eastley End", Thorpe comprising a residence, etc will be sold by Messrs. Norton, Trist, Watney & Co on August 8th 1873 in consequence of the death of the Hon. Mrs Adams. Solicitors: Baker, Folder & Upperton. 1873. Brochure. [A65]
"The Grange", Thorpe. Messrs Knight, Frank & Rutley will sell on July 11th 1912. Solicitors: Weekes & Co. Particulars. 1912. Brochure. [A36]
"Hazelwood", Thorpe, near Chertsey to be offered for sale by Messrs. Cuthbert Lake & Sutton on 14th April 1926. Solicitors: Gamlen, Bowerman & Forward. Particulars. 1926. Brochure. [1098]
Holland House, Thorpe also on the Temple Gardens Estate, The Bungalow, Riverview & Penton together with plots of land which Gale, Power & Co. will sell on June 9th, 1931. Solicitors: Messrs. Horne, Engall & Freeman. 1931. Brochure. [1266]
Messrs. Glasier & Sons with Mr. W B Mason will sell on 5th November, 1903 a freehold residential estate known as "Thorpe Lee", including a house, gardener's cottage and pasture land, about 32 acres. Solicitors: Witham, Roskell, Munster & Weld. 1903. Brochure. [1262]
Near Windsor Forest, Egham, Surrey. Messrs. Glasier & Sons in conjunction with Mr. W.B. Mason will sell on Thursday, 8th June 1905 a charming freehold residential estate known as "Thorpe Lee". Solicitors: Messrs. Witham, Roskell, Munster & Weld. Particulars, plans and conditions of sale. 1905. Brochure. [100]
Re Miss J M G Taylor, decd and Alec Taylor, decd. The Grange, Thorpe, a country house with 11 acres and a further 20 acres near by. Auction 12th September, 1946. Auctioneers: Dudley W Harris & Co : Solicitors: Messrs. Wilson & Sons. 1946. Brochure. [1258]
Thorpe Lea & Egham Hythe. 4 cottages ("Cymrick Cottages"), detached pair of cottages ("Winterdene Cottages"), and a detached pair of cottages ("Frisco Cottages") will be sold by Gale & Power on April 11th 1911. Solicitors: Henry W. Gould. 1911. Brochure. [1011]
Thorpe Lea Farm, Wickham Lane, Egham, Surrey: catalogue of sale of the antique and modern furniture and effects... on Thursday, 3rd May, 1962. Egham: Gale & Power, 1962. 12p. [914.22112 THO Pamphlet]
Thorpe Lea Farm, Wickham Lane, Egham. Catalogue of antique and modern furniture and effects to be sold on 3rd May, 1962. Auctioneers: Messrs. Giddy & Giddy. 1962. Catalogue. [762]
Thorpe Lee, Egham 3rd day's sale. Auctioneer: Gale & Power. List of lots 766-1202 for sale by Gale & Power at Thorpe Lee, Egham, September, 1909. 1909. Brochure. [41]
Thorpe Lee. 41 choice plots of freehold building land to be sold by auction by Messrs. Walker & Finn on Monday, July 14th, 1902. Solicitors: Messrs. H.C. Coote & Ball. Particulars, plan, and conditions of sale. 1902. Brochure. [120]
"Wickham Lodge", Thorpe near Egham. Country residence for sale on Wednesday, June 1, 1898. Solicitors: Messrs. H & G Keith. Auctioneers: Messrs. Waterer & Sons. 1898. Brochure. [760]