Remembering The High St.
A Memory of Chobham.
I lived in Chobham from 1939 until 1968,and I cast my mind to the 1950's and the High St. Mr Belcher's shop,where my Mum had an account taking the book to the shop and buying groceries.Mr Wellands bakery,where he made the most mouth watering penny buns, Lascelles shop, he was our neighbour in Station (Woking) rd. Moving Along Adamsons the Jewellers and Mitchells the bakers who delivered our bread.Crossing the road to Grimditches the Butchers managed by Mr Crawley. And next soor was Mr Burrows Shop which later combined with the Butchers.This building replaced some old cottages. Going down past the Church. The Vicars I remember, Robinson and then Ackworth,past the White Hart. Mr Medhurst ran his stationers Shop and Newspapers which later were transferred to Goodchilds in Station Rd.. Mr Medhurst sold Dinky Toys. Then the Chemist electric company , Robinson Shoe repairs and the Benhams shops. I have not been back for a number of years' but these are some of my memories.
Brian Wells
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I'm putting together a family tree, and researching a few people more in depth.
Does anybody know when Clappers lane was first used as a lane with dwellings on it?
Some of the old amps are quite confusing.
My granddad was brought up in Clappers cottages (according to the Census) .
Then he , his father,and some relatives built a house named Twixtholme in the lane.
Named as my granddad wasn't sure which house he wanted to live in.
We're there cottages in Clappers lane? Or was it once part of Pennypot lane.
I presume that has something to do with Gracious Ponds.
His name was Robert Kemp, and I'm finding it quite difficult to find out what the farm actually produced.
I would be grateful for any info.