Fernhurst, Blackdown 1913
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The summit of Blackdown is several hundred feet above sea level, but it has strong connections with our maritime history. Here stands the monument to the gallant Captain Hardy, who was at Admiral Nelson's side as the hero of Trafalgar succumbed to his wounds and died murmuring 'kiss me, Hardy'.
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A Selection of Memories from Fernhurst
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Fernhurst
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Kinglsey Marsh was renamed when the marsh was drained after WW1 and became Kingsley Green. This is the Midhurst to Haslemere road looking towards Haslemere. Somewhere on the right was the turnpike collectors home which was demolished some years before this picture was taken.
This is a picture of Fernhurst crossroads looking towards Haslemere, up the hill. Vann Road is to the left and Church Road is to the right. The building on the right is the local Post Office and I believe the building with the Hovis notice was the local store. Further up the hill is a the Spread Eagle pub.
added yesterday my memories of growing up in Ferhurst go back to the 30's & 40's. I was born in one of the small cottages on the edge of the green in 1932 My parents were Victor and Harriet Larbey & I had 2 sisters Pat & Joan both older than me. Next door to us was man with the name as Joshua Bicknell and next door to him was Mrs Selby. My memories of Mr Bicknel was one of beer consuming a fair amount at the ...see more
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