REF ITEM R1/1-2 Two licences issued by the Board of Excise authorising James White, auctioneer of Dorking, to trade as an auctioneer, 17 Mar 1823 and 28 Jul 1854. James White (c.1795-1872) traded as an auctioneer and estate agent in Dorking High Street from 1817. Sources: census returns of Dorking 1841-1871, National Probate Indexes (Ancestry.co.uk website - accessed May 2013), Surrey History Centre Catalogue. For related records see R 24/1-8 and the records of White and Sons, auctioneers, at Surrey History Centre, K99. R2 Framed manuscript letter addressed to “Dear Courtenay” and signed by William Ewart Gladstone, the statesman and future prime minister, in which he asks Courtenay to locate some papers on church matters and send a copy to the Rev. J H Newman of Littlemore, Oxford. 18 Sep 1844. The Rev J H Newman was John Henry Newman, later to become a Cardinal in the Catholic church. He had been appointed Anglican vicar of St Mary’s, Oxford in 1828, the benefice of Littlemore being attached to the parish. The letter was written in the year before Newman converted to Catholicism. A typed note on the frame, [c.1970] records that Courtenay was Gladstone's private secretary and that the letter was found in a book given to Dorking library at an unknown date. R3 Small hard bound notebook with metal clasps recording the results of shooting contests between the Wotton or 14th Surrey Rifle Volunteers and the Reigate or 5th Surrey Rifle Volunteers, Aug. 1860 – Oct.1861. The meetings were held at Reigate, Dorking and Holmwood. R4/1 Copy of the deed of co-partnership of the Dorking Gas Company between Charles Barclay of Bury Hill, Surrey, Esq, Thomas Hart of Dorking, Gentleman, Philip Cooke of Dorking, Gentleman and Thomas Stent of Dorking, Gentleman. 17 Jun 1834. 13pp. Lists shareholders of the company with their place of residence. R4/2 Letter giving notice of a special general meeting of the Dorking Gas Company, 28 Jun 1869. R4/3 Bound minute book of Dorking Gas Company, 1855-1869. Spine broken. R4/4 Bound volume embossed with the name Dorking Gas Company on the front cover containing several published acts of parliament relating to the gas industry and covering the period 1847-1871. It includes Chapter cxliii ‘An Act for incorporating the Dorking Gas Company & for enabling them to supply gas within the parish of Dorking in the county of Surrey, 13 Jul 1871.’ In poor condition with loose front cover and binding. R4/5 Bill issued by the Dorking Gas Company for work in connection with ‘Holmwood wayleaves.’ 27 Jul 1906. 4 separate notes of rough jottings show measurements in feet and associated named houses or properties, 1905-1906. R4/6-7 Two share certificates for Dorking Gas Company, one in the names of Frederick William Doubleday, Frederick Arnold and Walter Thorn Turner of Dorking for 3 class B shares of £25 and the other in the names of Frederick William Doubleday of Dorking, dentist, and Frederick Arnold of Dorking, auctioneer, for sixteen class D shares of £25. 1915. R5 Certificate of formal registration of the Dorking Gas Light Company as a joint stock company. 28 Jan 1845. Very fragile in 3 pieces. R-series catalogue (Record)
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REF ITEM
R1/1-2 Two licences issued by the Board of Excise authorising James White, auctioneer of
Dorking, to trade as an auctioneer, 17 Mar 1823 and 28 Jul 1854. James White
(c.1795-1872) traded as an auctioneer and estate agent in Dorking High Street from
1817. Sources: census returns of Dorking 1841-1871, National Probate Indexes
(Ancestry.co.uk website - accessed May 2013), Surrey History Centre Catalogue. For
related records see R 24/1-8 and the records of White and Sons, auctioneers, at
Surrey History Centre, K99.
R2 Framed manuscript letter addressed to “Dear Courtenay” and signed by William Ewart Gladstone, the statesman and future prime minister, in which he asks Courtenay to
locate some papers on church matters and send a copy to the Rev. J H Newman of
Littlemore, Oxford. 18 Sep 1844.
The Rev J H Newman was John Henry Newman, later to become a Cardinal in the
Catholic church. He had been appointed Anglican vicar of St Mary’s, Oxford in 1828, the benefice of Littlemore being attached to the parish. The letter was written in the
year before Newman converted to Catholicism. A typed note on the frame, [c.1970]
records that Courtenay was Gladstone's private secretary and that the letter was found
in a book given to Dorking library at an unknown date.
R3 Small hard bound notebook with metal clasps recording the results of shooting
contests between the Wotton or 14th Surrey Rifle Volunteers and the Reigate or 5th
Surrey Rifle Volunteers, Aug. 1860 – Oct.1861. The meetings were held at Reigate, Dorking and Holmwood.
R4/1 Copy of the deed of co-partnership of the Dorking Gas Company between Charles
Barclay of Bury Hill, Surrey, Esq, Thomas Hart of Dorking, Gentleman, Philip Cooke of
Dorking, Gentleman and Thomas Stent of Dorking, Gentleman. 17 Jun 1834. 13pp.
Lists shareholders of the company with their place of residence.
R4/2 Letter giving notice of a special general meeting of the Dorking Gas Company, 28 Jun
1869.
R4/3 Bound minute book of Dorking Gas Company, 1855-1869. Spine broken.
R4/4 Bound volume embossed with the name Dorking Gas Company on the front cover
containing several published acts of parliament relating to the gas industry and
covering the period 1847-1871. It includes Chapter cxliii ‘An Act for incorporating the Dorking Gas Company & for enabling them to supply gas within the parish of Dorking
in the county of Surrey, 13 Jul 1871.’ In poor condition with loose front cover and binding.
R4/5 Bill issued by the Dorking Gas Company for work in connection with ‘Holmwood wayleaves.’ 27 Jul 1906. 4 separate notes of rough jottings show measurements in feet and associated named houses or properties, 1905-1906.
R4/6-7 Two share certificates for Dorking Gas Company, one in the names of Frederick
William Doubleday, Frederick Arnold and Walter Thorn Turner of Dorking for 3 class B
shares of £25 and the other in the names of Frederick William Doubleday of Dorking,
dentist, and Frederick Arnold of Dorking, auctioneer, for sixteen class D shares of £25.
1915.
R5 Certificate of formal registration of the Dorking Gas Light Company as a joint stock
company. 28 Jan 1845. Very fragile in 3 pieces.
R-series catalogue (Record)
R6 Double sided page reprinted from the The Surrey Mirror and County Post of 15 Jun
1928 entitled ‘The Redhill Gas Company – Amalgamation with the Dorking Undertaking.’ A report of an Extraordinary General Meeting held at Redhill in order to change the name of the company to the East Surrey Gas Company and to authorise
amalgamation with the Dorking Gas Company.
R7 Annual report and financial statement of the Dorking British School known as the
Powell-Corderoy School, Jan-Dec 1914. 20pp.
R8 Small, hard bound account book marked on the front cover with ‘T Philps – Book of Sundreys.’1791-1835. There are detailed entries for each month, the majority referring to items such as wool, lambskins and leather, for example on Dec 13 1799: ‘Sold Mr Fisher 62 Buckskins at 10 pt - this comes to cash £31.0.0.’ Other entries record amounts spent on groceries and also on items relating to a tailor’s business. Details of wages paid are recorded at the back of the book where there are several loose items.
T. Philps would appear to be Thomas Philps, fellmonger of Dorking (see mention of
him in a lease - Surrey History Centre catalogue, ref K52/1/10). The 1851 census for
Dorking records a probable relative, John Philps, trading as a tailor and woolstapler in
Dorking High Street
R9/1-11 File containing papers collected by Leslie Capper of Westcott, a member of the
Dorking section of the Air Raid Precautions organisation and from 1951, the Civil
Defence Corps. 11 items, 1939-1967. Level: Fonds. Includes a leaflet issued for a
farewell event for the Dorking Air Raid Precautions wardens at Pippbrook on 16 Jun
1945 and signed by those attending; a certificate of enrolment for the Civil Defence
Corps, 1951; and a Civil Defence Long Service medal ribbon (adhesive label used on
the whole of the reverse side), [1960s?]. Items of memorabilia including his uniform,
cap, badge and whistle have been transferred to the Museum exhibits.
R10 Exercise book containing the minutes of Abinger & Wotton Flower Show, 1954-59. The
minutes include those of annual general meetings and committee meetings signed by
the chairman. A list of committee members is at the back of the book.
R11/1-7 Manuscript entitled "Marches in the 15th Kings Hussars." giving an account of the
personal experiences of Edward Latter of Dorking, a Sergeant in the Regiment from
the time of his enlistment in 1811 during the Napoleonic wars until 1833. Original ms,
4pp & typescript copy, 3pp. The format resembles a diary but has been written
retrospectively. Born in Epsom c.1793 and a labourer by trade, Latter saw service in
Portugal, Spain, France and Ireland. The file also includes correspondence between
Dorking Museum and the Public Record Office and Ministry of Defence in an attempt
to throw any further light on the account, 1967. This was unsuccessful. However, his
service record shows that he saw service in Portugal, Spain and France in 1813-1814
where he took part in the battles of Vittoria, Toulouse and Orthes. He also fought at
Waterloo in 1815 and "distinguished himself as a brave soldier in action." (Source:
Discharge papers at National Archives WO 97/80/33) Dorking parish registers record
his burial in Dec 1842 aged 50.
R11/8 Receipted bill for funeral of Eliza Latter, paid by Mr Latter to Thomas Davey of High
Street, Dorking, Undertaker; 15 April 1864. Eliza is thought to have been the wife of
Edward Latter, a linen draper in Dorking Hgh Street and was probably the sister in law
of the soldier Edward Latter. (Source: 1861 census returns for Dorking) (see R11/1)
R12 Bill issued by Sherlock & Son, carriage builders of West Street, Dorking and Brockham
to Messrs Attlee, corn merchants and millers, for repairs to a van and cart and
warehousing of a phaeton, 01 Oct 1897. Incorporates an elaborate billhead.
R13 Small notebook containing the accounts of an unidentified tailor's business,1828,
23pp.. The business would appear to have been local as there are many recognisable
local names. The provenance is unknown and there is nothing to indicate who
originally kept the accounts.
R14 Records relating to the Fuller family of Dorking. These include eight paid cheques
issued by the executors of John Fuller and drawn on the Hampshire and North
Wiltshire Banking Company's Dorking branch, 11-28 Sep 1878 and four Dorking
Water Company receipts for £2 call per share made out to members of the Fuller
family, 11 Mar 1875. 12 items. The records were deposited by Miss M H Fuller of
Dorking in 1976.
R15 Certificate mounted on card issued by the Diocese of Winchester and awarded to May
Cooper for passing an examination in religious knowledge at Dorkng Parish School,
1905-1906.
R16 Records of Dorking Swimming Bath Club, 1907-1939. 20 items.
The Club was re- formed in 1903 having previously been founded in 1893 when a
covered swimming bath was opened in Station Road. (Dorking Advertiser 10 Oct 1903
and Dorking - a Surrey Market Town by Dorking Local History Group, 1991). Their
objective was to encourage swimming and to teach life saving. A second club, the
Dorking Swimming Club, had already been in existance for over half a century by
1903. (Dorking Advertiser 25 Jun 1904) For related records of the Swimming Bath
Club see SCR9 and for Dorking Swimming Club SCR10.
R16/1 Certificate awarded to Leslie Fuller for a first class qualification in swimming, Nov.
1907. Regulations for the test are endorsed on the reverse.
R16/2 Vellum covered account book issued by the Dorking branch of the Capital and
Counties Bank in the name of Dorking Swimming Bath Club, 1911-1939. Overstamped
by Lloyds Bank. Ink stains on front cover. The front pocket contains 6 Lloyds Bank
cheques made out by Dorking Swimming Bath Club in 1939.
R16/3 Small notebook used as a members' subscription book, 1920-1938.
R16/4 Small notebook recording postage and petty cash expenditures, 1933-1939.
R16/5 Pages from an index book containing records of the number of lengths swum by
members with their times; also includes some addresses and notes of subscription
payments. Most entries relate to 1938 or are undated. 30pp. For data protection
reasons this record remains CLOSED untl 2033.
R16/6 Club receipt book, 1939.
R16/7 Blank club headed letter paper, [c.1939?], 1p.
R16/8-13 Correspondence between club officials and bodies such as Dorking Urban District
Council mostly regarding closure periods for the baths but includes a letter from the
Town Clerk of Guildford to the Town Clerk of Dorking Urban District Council inviting
Dorking to take part in the Inter-town swimming competiton and giving a provisional list
of events, 1939. 6 items.
R16/14Receipts for printing on behalf of Dorking Swimming Bath Club with two business
cards of the printers A A Tanner & Sons of 80 South Street, Dorking, 1939. 4 items
R16/15-16 Now incorporated into R16/14
R16/17 Fixture list for Surrey County Water Polo League, 1939. 1p
R16/18 Fixture list for Dorking Swimming Bath Club, [c.1939?], 1p.
R16/19 Blank printed form to record the results of water polo competions held by Surrey
CountyWater Polo & Swimming Association, [c.1939?], 1p.
R16/20 Small year books incorporating names of officers, committee members, associated
clubs, names of members, rules for Surrey County Water Polo and Swimming
Association, 1937-1939. 3 items.
R17 Records relating to the Chart Lane Institute. Deposited by Mr Harry Laker Moore of
Dorking, c.1977. Level: fonds. 1 file.
R17/1 Copy of conveyance between Anne Adele Hope of Deepdene, widow, William John
Evelyn Esq of Wotton House, Thomas Hughes of Lincolns Inn, Esq MP, Thomas
Henry Farrer of Abinger Hall, Esq, Charles Maw, Arthur Powell, Charles Hart and
William Woodland, Esqs all of Dorking, relating to freehold land in Chart Lane, Dorking
to be used as a site for an institution for the promotion of science, literature and the
fine arts and for a Library and reading rooms to be under the management and control
of the said parties and the churchwardens of the parish of Dorking, 22 Jul 1871, 4pp.
R17/2 Newspaper cutting from Dorking & Leatherhead Advertiser, 15 Jun 1956 giving a
report of a history of technical education in Dorking and of the Dorking Techncal
Instute also known as the Chart Lane Institute.
R17/3 Correspondence between Down, Scott & Down, solicitors of Dorking, W.J. Evelyn of
Wotton House and Howard Chaldecott of Dorking, a solicitor and member of the Local
Board, regarding the appointment of new trustees to the Chart Lane Institute and of
proposed use of the Institute building as the High School, Dec 1891. 10 items
R18 Lease for a year of land in Ockley & Capel between Richard Sparks Esq of Stoke next
Guildford and George Heath Esq of Kitland in the parish of Capel 29 July 1833.The
land included is named as Pittfield, the Two Acres, the Stomacher Field, Long Steven,
and Pheasant Coppice forming part of Stonehurst or Stoneyhurst Farm.
R19 Draft Conveyance of a cottage near the waterworks, Dorking,on the west side of a
footpath from Church Street to the Lordship Lands between A H Dendy Esq & others
to Geo Eives of Dorking, on forclosure of mortgage of Richard Wix Philps, 16 March
1849, 8pp.
R20 Bill of complaint from Chancery proceedings between the plaintiffs James Stace of
Pulborough, Sussex, bootmaker, George Stace of Brighton, Sussex, bootmaker, Mary
Ann Nye of Horsham,(widow), William Manvell of Westcott, labourer, Charles Manvell
of Horsham, labourer, and John Norman of Dorking, gentlemen v. Joseph Ede,the
defendant, 25 Nov 1861, 4pp. Involves the disposal of one fifth of the residuary estate
in Sussex, Surrey and Dorking of John Worsfold, late of Westcott, (d.1861). Includes a
separate pedigree of heirs in the case. 2 items.
R21 Used Cheque book of the Dorking branch of London & Counties Banking Co Ltd;
1885. Only the cheque stubs remain with no indication of who it was issued to.
R22/1-126 RATE BOOKS: Dorking Poor Rate 1891; Dorking Urban District Council 1901-31;
R81/1-33 C W Kilner, Coal & Coke merchant of Dorking & Leathethead Stations: Orders to
carmen for delivery of coal (1865)
R82/1-5 N G G Bush, 3 Knoll Estate, Capel: Personal papers inc final notice telephone
demand 1937; 3 statements of Abbey Road Building Society 1938, 1942 & 1943; letter
re contribution under War Damage 1941
R83
rolled
FRAGILE USE
COPY M131
World War 2: War Incident Map: "All objects dropped from the air in and around the
Dorking Urban District during the years 1940, 1941, 1942, 1943, 1944 & 1945
prepared from the Civil Defence & Surrey Constabulary records, ARP Office, Thomas
M Wood"
R84 'Passport' 27 May 1881 issued by Viscount Graverelle, secretary of state for foreign
affairs, on behalf of Rev Edward Cecil Robinson and his wife for continental travel
(father-in-law of donor)
R85 Trouts or Hurst in Ockley & Capel: Mortgage to secure £600; 16 August 1774;
parchment 3mm
R86 George Borer, citizen & dyer of London: probate copy of will of 27 June 1637 proved 7
August 1646 incl. property in Dorking; photocopy and extract from catalogue of West
Sussex Record Office Additional Manuscript 17442.
R87/1-3 The Old House, South Street, Dorking: Abstract of Title 1941; conveyance 30 May
1941, plan 1925
R88/1-11 File of correspondence, newspaper cuttings, photographs, programmes & other items
collected for use in the booklet "Vaughan Williams in Dorking" published by the
Dorking Local History Group [173 items in all]
R89/1-4 Correspondence relating to proposed alterations to the A24 and A25 at Deepdene
Roundabout between the Deepdene Vale Property Owners Association, Mole Valley
District Council and Surrey County Council; Jun - Sep 1984; with copy of petition
R90 Autograph Album of Miss Alice Challacombe (later Mrs Huggins); entries 1879-1930;
52ff plus some loose items
R91/1-6 Dorking Greystone Lime Company Ltd: memorandum of association, 13 March 1865
and other papers
R92 The Dorking Cock: Research material including published articles, cuttings,
illustrations, badges and other material [held in binders]
R93/1 Dorking Evacuation Play Centre, (cubs, brownies, nusery school); scrap book of
photos, newspaper cuttings etc [very fragile]
R93/2 8 singing games for children, words by Rose Fyleman and music by Ruth Dyson
R94/1-5 Pavilion Cinema Dorking: Exhibitors records and returns to the Board of Trade under
the Cinematograph Films Act of 1927 5 vols. 1932-37.
R95 Autograph Album of Rose Challacombe, 1901-21.
R96 Autograph Album of J E M Tanner, 1927-29.
R97 M Putney, Lime, Coal & Coke Merchant etc., Railway Station Dorking: delivery note 31
October 1874
R98 Dorking District Local Board Bye Laws acting as Sanitary Authority 1883
R99/1-2 Leith Hill: Surrey County Planning Scheme under the Town & Country Planning Act of
1932; nd c.1938 with plan
R100/1-4 Plan of caves at 56a High Street Dorking, prepared by Pyrford Design Partnership;
March 1985; also 2 lists of Dorking Caves
R101/1-11 Deeds (1807-83) with Abstract of Title (1730-1838) relating to a messuage & premises
on the north side of Dorking High Street (no 21) and a pew in the parish church
R102/1-5 Dorking Sports Association minute book and miscellaneous items,1932-46.
R102
later additions
Dorking Sports Association minute book , 23 Jul 1924 - 02 Dec 1932; constitution,
rules & bye-laws, 30 Jan 1930 and amended copy, 23 Apr 1932-1939.
R103 Photocopied extract from Richard Attlee's account book of expenditure on new house
on Rose Hill, 1844-1845; with some other entries for 1809; 17pp; original in
possession of donor
R104 Dorking Petty Sessions - returns for the fully licensed public houses, inns &
beerhouses in Dorking & Westcott, Feb 1892; photocopy; 10pp
R105/1-2 Royal Mail contract for conveyance of H.M. mails between Dorking and Redhill by
motor mail van , 29 Apr 1909; and cutting, with picture, from the Surrey Mirror of 07
Jul 1905.
R106 Clothing and cash accounts book of Private Hector Melville, 1816-19 and entries for
1829-31; marked "Handed to FHH by Miss Baleman Librarian 27/4/59"
R107/1-5 Letters: 4 by Ralph Vaughan Williams (1944-50) and 1 by Edith Turner, Hon Sec of
the Dorking & District Refugee Committee
R108/1-6 Deeds relating to a plot of land on the Holloway Estate, later called Virginia Cottage,
Roman Road, Dorking, 1905-1955; 6 items incl plan
R109/1-10 Abstracts of Title for properties in Dorking (Torcherwald), Brockham, Brockham Green,
Holmwood & Westcott
R110/1-36 Rules, regulations and bye-laws for conduct of business of Trustees; nd; printed;
statements of accounts of Trustees (1867-1911); printed duplicate copies
R111/1-11 Correspondence relating to a planning application to convert Sondes Place House to
provide physics and chemistry laboratories for Sondes Place School, 1947.
R113 Diary kept by David Mitchell a builder of Capel, recording his work, local events,
weather etc., 1885-1891.
R114/1-4 Charles Degenhardt, draper, South Street, Dorking: Four volumes of advertisement
scrap books, 1930-79; notebook with lists of advertisement blocks,1918-39;
programme of fashion show,1965; stationery samples 8 items.
R115/1-11 Home Guard: Surrey 7th battalion Location Statement List, Nominal Roll at Stand
Down (3 Dec 1945); invitations and menu cards for dinners etc (1944 & 1945);
[photographs in collection E2/9-12]
R115/12 Programme for a farewell to Dorking Air Raid Precaution Wardens Social at
Pippbrook; 16 Jun 1945
R116 A collection of copies of original records relating mostly to the medieval history of
Dorking taken from sources in major repositories including the National Archives, the
British Museum, Surrey History Centre and the archives of the Duke of Norfolk’s estate at Arundel Castle. The collection also includes personal research notes based on
these items [c.1970s-1980s?], 2 boxes. The records were deposited at Dorking
Museum on 05 Aug 1987 by Gwen Harmar, a local historian and researcher of
Dorking.
R/116/1 Records of the Manor of Dorking including copies of the court book, 1540-1577; the
court roll, 1597-1607/8; surveys of the manor in 1549 and 1649; abstracts of titles,
1603-1625;, a general account of crown lands including the Dorking parcel of the
possessions of the Duke of Norfolk, 1546-1548; and a list of tenants, [c.1819-1837?]. 1
box and 4 files.
R116/1/1 Photocopy of the court book, 1540-1577, pp 7-397. Original in Surrey History Centre:
ref: 196/1/1. Copyright: Not to be reproduced without permission.
R116/1/2 Photographic copy of the Court Roll, 1597-1607/8. Original in Arundel Castle archives
ref. M809 mm. 1-19v (mm 2v & 3missing)
R116/1/3 Photocopy of the survey of the manor, 3 Ed.VI, 02 Mar 1549. 6pp. Original in National
Archives ref: E 36/169 26963 pp. 519-523.
R116/1/4 Photocopy of abstract of titles, 1603-1625. Original in the British Library ref. BM Add.
27535, ff. 1-33v
R116/1/5 Photographic copy of the survey of the manor made by William Forster, 1649. 1
volume. Original in the Surrey History Centre ref. 196/2/1 pp. 1-225. [Stored in
separate box]
R116/1/6 Photocopy of list of tenants “in Dorking manor in Dorking parish,” [c.1819-1837?]. 4pp. Original in Surrey History Centre ref. 196/3/6 contained in Court Book of 1819-1837.
Missing 30.05.2015
R116/1/7 Photocopy of general account of crown lands, 2 Ed.VI (1546/7-1547/8), 4pp. Includes
Dorking parcel of the possessions of the late Duke of Norfolk. Original in the National
Archives at SC6/CHAS/447/3959
R116/2 Records relating to Dorking Parish Church and Rectory. Includes references from
charters and accounts granting the church to the Priory of St Pancras at Lewes and
also to Reigate Priory, both of whom held the advowson of the church in the 12th to
14th centuries. Also includes research notes and published material relating to Bogo
de Clare who held church land at Dorking in the 13th century. 8 items.
R116/2/1 Photocopy of the charter of Godfrey, Bishop of Winchester confirming the grant to the
monks of St Pancras of Lewes, of the church of Dorking with the chapel of Hewachne
and the lands which …..Isabel, Countess of Warenne gave to the church of Dorking. Late 12th century, 2pp. Original document in National Archives at E40/14238.
R116/2/2 Photocopies of portions of three membranes on 6 sheets showing accounts of lands
and possessions “lately pertaining” to Reigate Priory including the Rectory and other land in Dorking. [c. 1540s?] Source unknown.
R116/2/3 Photocopy of a valuation of the possessions of Reigate Priory. Includes the valuation
of Dorking Rectory and quitrents for Dorking parish and of farm and land in Capel.
Undated but of the time of Henry VIII, 1509-47. Original document in the National
Archives at E316/406.
R116/2/4 Typed extracts from sources including Obedientary Rolls, Dugdales Monasticon, and
Valor Ecclesiasticus on the history of the Priory of St Swithin with reference to the
Church and Rectory of Dorking,[c.1980s?] 4pp.
R116/2/5
File of research notes and published material relating to the local land holdings of
Bogo de Clare, [1947-1980s?] 5 items. Bogo de Clare (1248-1294) was the third son
of Richard de Clare, 5th Earl of Hertford and 6th Earl of Gloucester and held multiple
clerical livings without having been ordained a priest. One of his residences was a
manor house near Dorking.
R116/2/5/1 Photocopy of a lecture entitled “The Inimitable Chancellor Bogo de Clare” given by Edward, Bishop of Swansea and Brecon to the Friends of Llandaff Cathedral, 18 Jun
1947 and published in the Journal of the Historical Society of the Church in Wales Vol.
1, 1947, pp 15-26, 11pp.
R116/2/5/2 Typescript page of notes on the subject of church lands held by Bogo de Clare
including the church of Dorking. [c.1980s?]
R116/2/5/3 Typescript notes containing published references to Bogo de Clare including sources
such as the Cartulary of the Treasurer of York Minster, Patent Rolls etc, [c.1980s?],
4pp.
R116/3 Records of Dorking Market. The market was claimed by the Earl of Warenne and
Surrey in 1278 as of "immemorial antiquity." (Source; Victoria County History of Surrey
Vol. 3, London 1911, p.141). 2 items.
R116/3/1 Photocopy of the Inquisition taken at Dorking to determine the value of the markets
and tolls of Dorking, Reigate and Guildford, 1275/6, 1p. Original document at the
National Archives at C145/34.
R116/3/2 Photocopy of the pleas of Quo Warranto involving the claims of the Earl of Warenne in
Guildford, Reigate and Dorking, 1279. Latin text, printed, 1p.
R116/4 Taxation records for parishes in the Dorking area to raise money for the building of
warships, 1677. 2 items.
R116/4/1 Photocopy of the assessment of parishes in Wotton Hundred (Dorking, Capel,
Abinger, Ockley and Wotton) under the Act for raising money for the speedy building of
thirty ships of war, 11 Jun 1677. Original document in National Archives at E
179/188/486. 1p.
R116/4/2 Typed transcript of R116/4/1 compiled by G. Harmar, [c.1980s.?], 1p.
R116/5 Copies of rate books for the East Borough of Dorking, 1759-[c.1839?) 3 items. The
parish of Dorking was divided into six tithings called Boroughs. The East Borough
included both the east end of the town and West Betchworth. The original documents
were in the possession of Mr J E Walker of Dorking at the time of deposit in 1987.
R116/5/1 Photocopy of the rate book for East Borough, Dorking, 07 Oct 1759, 5pp.
R116/5/2 Photocopy of the rate book for East Borough, Dorking, 21 Apr 1837, 8pp.
R116/5/3Photocopies of assessment nos 1-1141 for Dorking; (numbers 1148, 1177, 1182,
1184, 1187 and 1188 have been added in the original manuscript), [c.03 May 1839?]
No boroughs are indicated. Only the left hand pages have been copied so that the
rental or annual value, the amount of assessment, the amount of poor rate, the
amount of arrears and total amount to be collected are all omitted.
R116/6 Records relating to wills and probate with reference to people or property in the
Dorking area during the 14th -17th centuries. 18 items.
R116/6/1 File relating to Roger de Freton, Dean of Chichester, (d.1383), who held land and
property in Dorking, 5 items. These include:-
R116/6/1/1 Photocopy of the will of Roger de Freton dated 15 Feb 1381/2 and proved at Lambeth,
05 May 1383. From Archiepiscopal Register, Courtenay, pp. 196-203, Lambeth Palace
Archives, ref. 1383. Published in Sussex Record Society Publications vol. XLVI.
Among many bequests he leaves the lands and tenements in Dorking belonging to
himself and his brother to his executors to have obituaries sung for himself and his
brother Thomas,
R116/6/1/2 Typed extracts containing references to Roger de Freton from Sussex Record Society
publications Vol. XLVI, Chichester Cathedral Chartulary, 1941 and Vol. XLI
Transcripts of Sussex Wills Vol 1, 1935.
R116/6/1/3 Typescript notes of references to source material relating to Roger de Freston,
[c.1980s?], 1p.
R116/6/1/4 Correspondence between Gwyneth Harmar and Dr Francis Steer, Archivist of Arundel
Castle and Librarian for the Dean and Chapter of Chichester, referring to record
sources in the archives of the Dean and Chapter of Chichester relating to Roger de
Freton, 1978. 2pp.
R116/6/1/5 Manuscript notes written by Vivien Ettlinger, local historian of Dorking, of references to
Roger de Freton from Dorking Manor Court Books, 1382/3. 1p.
R116/6/2 Photocopy of will with codicil of John Sandys, gentleman of Yaxley, Huntingdonshire
leaving lands in East Betchworth, West Betchworth and Dorking to his son Edward.
Dated 28 Sep 1542. 3pp. Letters of administration granted 05 Nov 1543. Original in
National Archives at PROB 11/29/471.
R116/6/3 Photocopy of a will with codicil of John Sandys, gentleman of Yaxley, Huntingdonshire,
28 Sep 1542, 2pp. Proved 15 Feb 1547. Original document at the National Archives at
PROB.11/32.
R116/6/4 Photocopy of the will of John Panefold - to be buried in Dorking churchyard, 14 Feb
1557, 2pp. Proved 16 Mar 1556/7. Original document at the London Metropolitan
Archives at DW/PA/5/155.
R16/6/5 Records relating to the will of Wiliam Longhurste, tavern keeper [of Dorking?], d.1558.
3 items
R116/6/5/1 Photocopy of the will of William Longhurste, tavern keeper, - to be buried in Dorking
churchyard, 29 Dec 1558. Proved 09 May 1560. Original document at the London
Metropolitan Archives at DW/PA/7/6
R116/6/5/2 Typescript transcript of the will of William Longhurste, tavern keeper. Proved 09 May
1560. [c.1980s?] [see R116/6/5]
R116/6/5/3 Manuscript notes on source material relating to members of the Longhurst family [of
Dorking?] in the sixteenth century.[c. 1980s?], 1p.
R116/6/6Photographic copy of the will of Frances Brockett, yeoman of Waltone, Surrey, 04 Apr
1571, 4pp. Proved 05 Mar 1571/2. The will deals with Brockett’s property in Dorking.
[Original document at the London Metropolitan Archives at DW/PA/5/1571]
R116/6/7 Photographic copy of the nuncupative will of Henry Burstowe, plowewright of
Beachworth, [Betchworth], 18 Aug 1593. Latin and English text. Proved 28 Aug 1593.
Source unknown.
R116/6/8/1 Photocopy of the will of John Cottingham, citizen and poulterer of London, 09 Jul 1551,
3pp. Proved 13 May 1560. He bequeathed his property in Dorking and Betchworth to
his sons John and Thomas. [The original document is held at the National Archives at
PROB.11/43]
R116/6/8/2 Manuscript transcript of the will of John Cottingham, citizen and poulterer of London,
09 Jul 1551, [1980s?] 6pp. [see R116/6/8/1]
R116/6/8/3 Typescript of a family tree of John Cottingham (d.1549) covering three generations
during the sixteenth century, [c.1980s?].1p. The family lived in Betchworth, Dorking
and London.
R116/6/8/4 One page of handwritten notes containing references to various Cottinghams of
Dorking and London in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries with references to their
locations in public records, [c.1980s?]
R116/6/9 Photocopy of the will of John Bristowe the elder, yeoman of Dorking, 04 Jun 1627,
3pp. Proved 10 Oct 1627. [Original document at London Metropolitan Archives at
DW/PA/5/1627]
R116/7Papers relating to land and estate in the Dorking area, 14th-19th centuries. 15 items.
R116/7/1 Photocopy of final concord between Roger de Freton, clerk, plaintiff and John
Kentynge of Dorking and Isabella his wife, deforciants. Mentions land, meadow, heath
and 2s rent in Dorking, 1378, 1p. Original document in National Archives at CP
25/1/230/60.
R116/7/2 Photocopy of release and quitclaim by John Dawe to Robert Stapylton of one
tenement in East Street, Dorking and half an acre in Bovetown., 27 May 1427 with an
acknowledgement of the deed by John Dawe 08 Nov 1427, 1p. Latin text together with
a transcript and translation, [c.1980s?], 1p. Original document in National Archives at
C 54/286.
R116/7/3/1 Reduced size photocopy of a memorandum by William Palmer of London, fletcher, of
his right and title to lands and tenements held in Dorking and elsewhere in the county
of Surrey, c. [late 15th century? - post 1473], 1p.The bottom of the document
containing the date has not been copied. Original document in British
Library,Add.Ch.9043.
R116/7/3/1 ctdThe lands mentioned include: a) Parcel of lands called Brochammeslond and Balards
Lond, formerly of John Huse and William Hawkyn of West Betchworth and wife Anne’swhich on failure of heirs descended to Alice Hawkyn, sister of William and wife of John
Palmer, great grandfather of William Palmer, fletcher; b) a field of land in East
Betchworth called Netilcombe with appurtenances, formerly of Richard Leukener, who
sold to Robert Hawkyn, from whom it descended to Alice Hawkyn.
R116/7/3/1 ctd c) a parcel of land called Palmersbrymshursthe in the lordship of West Betchworth,
formerly of Richard Whytinge (?), who in 1392/3 conveyed it to trustees(?) for William,
Stephen and Robert Hawkyn:. Through failure of heirs it descended to Alice Hawkyn;
d) an acre of land called Chalkaker in the common field of West Betchworth formerly
of Robert Bacheler of Dorking, who in 1484/5 gave it to Robert Hawkyn from whom it
descended to Alice Hawkyn; e) A tenement with curtilage in West Betchworth, formerly
of John Huse who in 1355/6 gave it to Agnes or Annes from whom through failure of
heirs it descended to Alice Hawkyn her sister and next heir.
R116/7/3/2 Typed transcript of R116/7/3/1, [c.1980s?] 1p.
R116/7/4 Typescript of the text of a bargain and sale by Edward Sonds of Aylton,
Huntingdonshire, gentleman, son and heir of John Sonds, gentleman, deceased, to
John Cottingham, citizen and poulterer of London, of lands, meadow, leases, pastures
and woods called Bootehill, in the tenure of William Adams, and Gymmelhurst in the
holding of John Hether, in Dorking and East Betchworth, 20 Apr 1546. 6pp. Original
document in the National Archives at C 54/448
R116/7/5/1 Photocopy of a release and quitclaim by Edward Sandes otherwise called Sonde of
Aylton, Huntingdonshire, gentleman, son and heir of John Sandes alias Sondes,
gentleman, to John Cottyngham, citizen and poulterer of London of those lands,
meadows, pastures, wood and underwood called Cotehill and Brimmleshurst (?) in
Dorking, East and West Betchworth and now in separate tenure of -----Adams and
John Hether, 29 May 1546, 1p. Original document in the National Archives at C54/447.
R116/7/5/2 Typed transcript of R116/7/5/1 [c.1980s?] 1p.
R116/7/6/1Photocopy of a suit between William Wright, plaintiff and James Skinner, deforciant,
over ownership of Ruggeland and Cowyck in Capel, 1547/8. 10pp. Original document
in the National Archives at E 315/116. The text includes: Interrogatory on the parts of
William Wryght, plaintiff against James Skynnere, deforicant, 9 questions;
Interogatorys on the part of William Wryght, youngest son of Robart Wryght late of
Newdegate against James Skynnere, questions 1 -25; deposition of Richard Bray of
Ewell, gentleman aged 60; deposition of --- (name missing) – refers to the deposition of Robert Horley; deposition of William Willett of Capel, husbandman aged 53;
deposition of Thomas Carter of Capel, husbandman, aged 43; deposition of Nicholas
Stare of Capel, husbandman aged 40; deposition of Nicholas Thornden of Warnham,
husbandman aged 36; deposition of Thomas Stare of Capel, husbandman, aged 30;
and deposition of Thomas Staplehurst of Capel, tailor, aged 36.
R116/7/6/2 Rough transcript of R116/7/6/1 by V. Ettlinger, [c.1980s?], 9pp.
R116/7/7 Photocopy of extent and yearly value of all the manors, messuages and lands,
tenements and hereditaments late of Sir Thomas Browne, deceased, 04 Aug 1603,
which descended to Ambrose Browne his son and next heir at the death of his father.
Taken at Cobham, Surrey, 25 Oct 1603. 3pp. Includes the manor of West Betchworth,
a quarter of the manor of Dorking and lands in Dorking, Capel, Mickleham and East
Betchworth. Endorsed 27 Jun 1609 “Solde to Sir W Wynne kt for £160.” Original document in the National Archives at WARD 5/42
R116/7/8Photocopy of bond between Francis Couchman alias Crouchman of Stoke, Kent,
grocer and Edward Badby by which Couchman was bound in the sum of £200; the
condition being that Francis Couchman and his wife Elizabeth having conveyed to
Edward Badby a yearly rent of annuity from lands and tenements in Ockley, Wotton
and Dorking, Surrey, formerly granted to Richard Hill of Godalming, to Richard
Agmondasham and wife Elizabeth (now wife of Francis Couchman) for life; and
Richard Agmondasham having died, Edward Badby to receive the rent or annuity
during the life of Elizabeth, or else the bond to be void, 28 Apr 1621, 2pp. Original
document in British Library, (Cart. Harl. 77E16). Copyright: British Library.
R116/7/9Photocopy of petition from William Golstone to Secretary Cooke, knight, one of the
Commissioners of the Admiralty, for payment for timber, lying at Kingston upon
Thames and Dorking. Ordered in 1615, but unable to be transported because of the
“sicknes tyme then beinge” to enable it to be transported to the naval yard at Deptford, 08 May 1629. 2pp. Original document in National Archives at SP 16/142.
R116/7/10/1 Typescript containing an incomplete summary of a marriage settlement between
William James of Brockham in the parish of Betchworth, tanner and Maria Wattall,
daughter of John Wattall. Refers to an annuity of £10 from lands and tenements in
Dorking granted by deed poll on 15 Apr 1578, by John Carpenter to Christopher Rythe
of Twickenham, formerly belonging to Robert Carpenter, father of John, and in
occupation of Thomas Constable, 24 Apr 1650, 1p. Original document in National
Archives at O 86/97.
R116/7/10/2 Typescript containing incomplete summary of indenture between George Wattle
Mertsham, butcher and Philip Cooke of East Betchworth, Plowright, reciting deed poll
of 15 Apr , 20 Eliz, 1p.
R116/7/11 Photocopy of a covenant to produce deeds between Francis Blackwell Bryant, mineral
water manufacturer of Dorking and Ann Hammond of Dorking, spinster, reciting an
indenture of 01 Jan 1840 between John Bartlett the younger and John Young for 2
messuages or cottages with washhouse and gardens in Back Lane, 05 Sep 1879, 2pp.
Source of original document unknown.
R116/8 Records containing historical and genealogical research notes. 9 files
R116/8/1 Photocopies of entries relating to the Warenne family, (Earls of Surrey) from the
Dictionary of National Biography, pp. 819-835. [c.1980s].
R116/8/2Notes and references to the disposition of the church in Dorking between the Warenne
and Arundel families and Lewes Priory between 1147 and 1538. [c.1980s], 7 items.
R116/8/3 Notes and references to Dorking, the manors of Dorking and West Betchworth and the
Warenne and Arundel families and others.
R116/8/3/1 Typescript note of the assignment of the manor of Dorking to Edward II from Harl. 57
E33 in the British Library. 1p.
R116/8/3/2 Typescript note of references to the Wrenge family from the Cotton Mss, Nero E VI in
the British Library, [16th century?] 1p.
R116/8/3/3 Typescript note on the surrender of the manor of Dorking to the King from the
Calendar of Close Rolls, 17 Jun 1326 p. 573. 1p.
R116/8/3/4-5Typescript notes with references to and extracts from the History of the Warenne
Family [?] covering the period 1780-1790 at Surrey History Centre. 2pp.
R116/8/3/6 Typescript note with references from the Valor Ecclesiasticus, or a survey of church
finances of 1534/5 held in the records of the Augmentation Office at the National
Archives. 1p.
R116/8/3/7 Typescript note of a reference in the Patent Rolls of May 29 1415, p. 336 to a licence
to Thomas, Earl of Arundel to hold the manors of Dorking and West Betchworth. 1p.
R116/8/3/8 Typescript notes of references from the Close Rolls, No 103, 16 Edward IV, (1476) of
a demise and quitclaim of the demesne and manor of Dorking by William Huse to
Queen Elizabeth and others. 1p.
R116/8/3/9 Typescript notes with references to the grant of the manor of Dorking by Edward, Earl
of Derby to George, Earl of Shrewsbury and others, 1565, 1p. From an original
document at the National Archives ref: WARDS 2/34/121/18.
R116/8/4 Photocopy of printed pedigree showing the family of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey,
(1517-47) and his children, 15th -16th centuries. 1p.
R116/8/5 Genealogical table of the Neale(s) family, 1546-1635. Thomas Neale held a cottage
and heath ground in the manor of Dorking in 1651, (source: manor of Dorking rental in
the Arundel Castle archive, A504 Box 2(05), 1 sheet folded.
R116/8/6 Manuscript and typescript references to the Daye, Pollingfold, Frank and Goodwin
families and their Dorking properties; obtained mostly from records of the manor of
Dorking, c.1496-1753, 10 items.
R116/8/6/1-2 Manuscript references to a messuage and land at the east end of Dorking held by
Richard Daye and others, 16th – 17th centuries, 2pp. R116/8/6/3 Manuscript references to a tenement held by John Bonwick on the south side of East
street in Dorking. with adjoining parts called Bulls and Peppers, during the [16th
century?]1p.
R116/8/6/4 Manuscript references to a tenement in East Street held by William Frank and later by
Miles Goodwin during the late 16th century.1p
R116/8/6/5-6 Manuscript references to a tenement called Somers and Totnells on the south side of
East Street, Dorking held by Edward Goodwin in [1649?], George Goodwin and
Widdow Upton 2pp.
R116/8/6/7 Manuscript references to a parcel of Lower Chequers lands on south side of Chergate
Lane held by Edward Goodwin in [1753?]. 1p.
R116/8/6/8-9 Manuscript notes on the Goodwin family from the Dorking area in the 16th and 17th
centuries. 2 pp.
R116/8/6/10 Typescript note with references to Richard Cherde of Honyngton taken from records of
the Wardrobe and Household, 14 Edw.I. 1p.
R116/8/7 Extracts from wills and manorial records relating mostly to the Pollingfold family of
Dorking during the 16th and 17th centuries and to the Dorking holdings of John Dawe
in the 14th and 15th centuries .14 items
R116/8/7/1 Manuscript extracts from a survey of 40 Eliz. (1597/8) relating to the holdings of the
Pollingfold, Smyth, Goodwin and Dawes families in the East Borough of Dorking. 1p.
R116/8/7/2-8 Typescript and manuscript notes of the Ponyngfold family genealogy from Dorking
parish registers and other sources, 16th-17th centuries. 7pp.
R116/8/7/9 Typescript of an extract from the will of William Paningford of Dorking, yeoman, dated
04 Nov 1603 and proved 26 Nov 1603,1p. Taken from the Herringman Register at the
London Metropolitan Archives, fo. 412, no. 767.
R116/8/7/10 Typescript extract from Dorking court rolls recording the death of William Ponyngfold,
[early 17th cent?], 1p.
R116/8/7/11 Typescript references to the wills of Joane Panningfold, widow of Dorking, 1604 and
Matthew Panningfold of Pulborough, Sussex, yeoman, 1604 from originals proved in
the Prerogative Court of Canterbury held in the National Archives. 1p.
R116/8/7/12 Manuscript extract from the survey of the manor of Dorking of 1649 relating to the
tenement in East Street called Ringers held by Richard Finch and formerly by
Goodwin, Smith and Bowells, 1p.
R116/8/7/13 Manuscript extracts from Dorking court rolls relating to the holdings of John Dawe in
the East Borough during the 14th century. 1p.
R116/8/7/14 Manuscript extracts from Dorking court rolls relating to the holdings of John Dawe and
Robert Stapleton in the 15th century 1p.
R116/8/8 Miscellaneous notes of persons and places named Dorking taken from sources in
major repositories, 13th – 19th centuries. 14 items.R116/8/8/1-5 Manuscript notes from Close Rolls, City of London Letter Books, Coroners Rolls,
Hustings Rolls etc from 1278-1428, 5pp.
R116/8/8/6-13 Manuscript notes relating to wharves and docks from similar sources as R116/8/8/1-5,
13th -19th centuries, 8pp.
R116/8/8/14 Photocopy of printed Latin text containing an extract from the Register of the Grey
Friars in London with references to the land held by John of Dorking in Holborn
contained in a statement about flooding by springs and the river Fleet in the parishes
of St Giles and St Andrew, [15th cent?] 1p.
R116/9 Listings and notes of record souces including those at Surrey History Centre and
Arundel Castle. 10 items
R116/9/1 Sources at Surrey History Centre, Woking. 5 items.
R116/9/1/1 Photocopy of the catalogue of records for the manors of Dorking with Capel and
Shellwood at Surrey History Centre, 6pp with notes on availability for copying,
[c.1970s?] 1p.
R116/9/1/2 Photocopy of the index cards from Surrey Record Office relating to Dorking material,
[c.1980s?], 7pp.
R116/9/1/3 Manuscript note showing a list of registers of licences granted under the Licensing Act
R116/9/1/4 Typescript note of Dorking manorial records of the 19th century received from the
Dorking solicitors Hart, Scales and Hodges, 1p
R116/9/1/5 Typescript note of references to the deposit of Dorking deeds 1647-1724. 1p.
R116/9/2List of Surrey Record Society publications vols III-XXLX. De-accessioned May 2015
R116/9/3 Photocopy of a listing of Dorking manor court rolls, 1275-1608 and other items held at
Arundel Castle, 2pp.
R116/9/4 Typescript page with a listing of documents relating to property in Dorking extracted
from “Palaeography, genealogy and topography,” by H R Moulton, pub. London 1930, [c.1977?], 1p.
R116/9/5 Typescript page of notes with references taken from major record repositories relating
to the Priory of St Mary Overy, Southwark, [c.1980s?]
R116/9/6Photocopy of pages from a catalogue of Surrey deeds and other documents offered
for sale by F. Marcham, 9 Tottenham Terrace, White Hart Lane, Tottenham, London,
3pp, [1980s?] Copy obtained from Surrey Archaeological Society. A handwritten note
states that the catalogue was issued about 1910 and that some of the deeds
mentioned have found their way to the Minet Library at Lambeth.
R116/10 Records relating to people and places outsde Surrey but with an indirect relevance to
the Dorking area, [early 13th?] - 17th centuries, 5 items.
R116/10/1 Photocopy of a confirmation of grant of land and properties in Gamanches and
Guerreville by Thomas de Saint Wallere and Edela his wife to the church at
Llangerniw, Denbighshire or Dodnash Priory, Suffolk. Text in Latin. [early 13th
century?]. 1p. Source unknown. No obvious connection to Dorking.
R116/10/2 Photocopy of an extent and yearly value of the possessions of Dame Katherine Sonds,
widow, a lunatic in the county of Kent, 09 Jun 1632, 1p. Original in National Archives
WARDS 5/42
R116/10/3 Hand drawn genealogical chart relating to the Burkett or Birkett family of
Westmoreland in the 17th century, [1980s?]
R116/10/4 Hand drawn genealogical chart relating to the descendants of Christopher Birkett in
the 16th-17th centuries, [1980s?] No place of residence is given.
R116/10/5Typescript slip of paper with notes from Grey Friars Chronicle published by the
Camden Society, 1851, relating to Jack Cade’s rebellion of 1452 with a note on an earthquake affecting Croydon, Reigate and other places in 1551. [1970s?], 1p.
R117/1-5 Items relating to Miss J Hill's service in the Women's Land Army, 1941-46.
R118/1-2 Merchant Navy: A P Kapper's clothing book (1/3/1949); fire alarm instructions RSM
Queen Elizabeth issued to A Kapper, storekeeper
R119/1-2 Collins family papers: photocopies of 2 letters by Alfred Collins & Sarah Collins (neé
Jerome) to Caroline Collins, 25 Nov 1863 & 11 Dec 1863)
R119/3 Apprenticeship Indenture of Alfred Francis Collins (son of Charles Collins and father of
the donor) to F Bargman & H S Benson of Dorking, architects and surveyors
R120/1-26 Deeds of Shrub Cottage (nos 8 & 9 Cotmandene); 1728-1913; also nos 35 & 36 and 6
messuages on South side of High Street
R121 Chemist's prescription book (1908-1912) High Street Dorking (not identified, probably
Clarks Medical Hall); pp1-601 includes index of clients
R122 Birth certificate (certified copy) of Edward Withers (organist); 28 December 1885;
photocopy
R123/1 Walker and Balchin families Genealogical table (1694-1901)
R123/2 Walker and Balchin families Genealogical table (1694-1901)
R123/3 An example of the caligraphy of J E N Walker [a poem 'The Kingdom of God in a
Strange Country' by Francis Thompson]; 1976
R124 Memorandum book inscribed 'James Jones 1769'; vellum cover, 18ff, fragile;
genealogical notes and sundry memoranda; 1769-1898, 1930
R125 J Chitty & Son family butcher; billhead; 19--
R126/1-13 Deeds and papers relating to 32a Church Street (1743-1978) including abstract of title
1598-1819 re annuity of £10 from Lower Chequers
R127 Copy of the birth certificate of the actor Laurence Olivier, born in Dorking 22 May 1907.
R128 Dorking High School: Reports for W J Bonner; Jan 1920 - Sept 1925 (18); contained in
file
R129/1-29 Powell Corderoy School: Reports, lists of attendances at Managers' Meetings and
other sundry items (also framed photograph of Miss Corderoy and 2 slates)
R129/30 Powell Corderoy School Roll Call 30 March 1928; photocopy 10 sheets
R129/31-38 Powell Corderoy School (Dorking British School); Photocopies of 6 items (1895-1940)
used in an exhibition; also 2 letters from T E Powell to Miss Corderoy; 21 Jan 1898 & 4
Aug 1898
R129/39 Dorking British School (Powell Corderoy School) Children's Overseas Reception
Scheme letter preforma; June 1940; World war 2; fragile
R130 World War 1: Illuminated certificate that Private H W Cockerell is commemorated in
Hooge Crater cemetery, Belgium; 26 October 1917
R131 Album of autographs and newspaper cuttings and miscellaneous items chiefly relating
to the Attlee family and the Knight family of Fareham; 1784-1904; ff1-107
R132/1-5 Minute books of the Dorking Lawn Tennis Club; 09 Dec 1912 - 26 Jul 1933; 27Mar
1934-03 Sep 1951; 14 Sep 1951-21 Feb 1969; 23 Mar 1971-20 Mar 1974; 06 Mar
1973-14 Apr 1975; some loose papers in books
R132/6 Dorking Lawn Tennis Club membership list, 1978.
R132/7 Dorking Lawn Tennis and Squash Club: membership list and bye-laws 1997
R133 Apprenticeship Indenture of Charles Gander to William & George King of Abinger
Hammer; 10 November 1891; parchment 1m
R134 Records of the estate agents Crow, Watkin and Watkin, chartered surveyors, land
agents and auctioneers of South Street, Dorking.
Administrative history: Established in 1886 the firm was founded by Frederick Lewis
Crow (1866-1952) who took on the tenancy of Shellwood Manor, Leigh with its farm
from the Duke of Norfolk and became the Duke’s principal tenant. His son also named Frederick Lewis (1886-1979) entered the business in 1905, becoming a partner in
Messrs Crow in 1907 and retiring in 1939. The younger Frederick was a founder of
Dorking Rotary Club and a founder member of the Dorking branch of the National
Farmers Union. He served on Dorking Urban District Council, was a Vice President of
the Dorking & Leith Hill District Preservation Society and helped to found Dorking
Museum. The company were closely involved in running the last vestiges of Dorking
Market.Lewis Crow (b.1927) was joined in partnership of the firm by W E Keasley, and during
their years with the firm of Crow they merged with Messrs Friend & Nightingall of
Westerham, Kent, taking over their long established business. The business of Messrs
Slocombe & Co was also amalgamated with that of Messrs Crow & offices were
situated at Westerham, Tonbridge, Reigate and Dorking. In September 1954 Mr Lewis
Crow took into partnership his son F. Maurice Crow. (1927-1984)
Under Maurice Crow, the business of Messrs Watkin and Watkin of Bell Street,
Reigate established by William Thomas Watkin in 1918, was amalgamated to form
Crow, Watkin & Watkin. Maurice Crow was closely involved with local affairs and was
a founder member of the Christian Centre in Dorking.
The company celebrated its centenary in 1986 occupying the same premises at No 16
(previously no 76) South Street. Not long afterwards the Dorking business was taken
over by Messrs King and Chasemore of Horsham who traded in Dorking as Osenton
Lamden of 275 High Street. The records were deposited at Dorking Museum by
Messrs Crow, Watkin and Watkin in 1989. In 2015 Crow and Watkin continue to trade
R742/12 Magpie , The Bi-Monthly Newsletter of The Old Dorkinian Association, nos 182 & 184;
April & August 1968
R742/13 19th Dorking (Grammar School) Scout Troop: Menu and programme for a Reunion
Dinner held at The Holly and Laurel, South Holmwood; 26 October 1968
R742/14/1 The Ashcombe Dorkinian Association: Menu & programme for Luncheon to
commemorate the 7th anniversary of the association, 9 October 1999 (includes a list
of those present)
R742/14/2 The Ashcombe Dorkinian Association: Menu & programme for Luncheon to
commemorate the 9th anniversary of the association, 13 October 2001 (includes a list
of those present)
R742/15/1-5 Memorial Gates Project
R742/15/1/1-47 Correspondence of the sub-committee set up to organise the project (i.e. John Hayns,
chair; John Gent; Peter Mills; Anthony Lockwood; ex-officio Rosemary Dale). Also
includes references to the residue of the 1992 Reunion committee funds and its proper
ownership & use; November 1999 - August 2000 [includes 9 very badly faded faxes
retained for continuity]
R742/15/2 Letter to all Ashcombe Dorkinian Association members appealing for funds
R742/15/3/1-29 Selection of letters from members making donations
R742/15/4 Chairman's report and list of donors
R742/15/5/1-2 List of former pupils killed in both world wars with 31pp information about most of them
downloaded from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Website
R742/15/5/2 Francis Collins, Douglas Denham, Ivor Fraser, Alexander Gardiner, John Gorsten,
Geoffrey Head, Archibald Holden, Ronald Holt, Robert King, William Luff, Maurice
Mills, Morris Norgate, Peter Read, Bernard Cushing, James Byrne, George Brett,
Douglas Bond, D R Baple, Marcus Arnold, Owen Withers, Walter Jeal, Edmund Vialls,
A M Thompson, Harry Verrells, Sydney Reeves, Oliver Pullen, P R Nicklin, H T Nicklin,
Percy Pierce, Arthur Lipscomb, Richard Harman, Reginald Harman, George Jerome,
Stanley Gardiner, Leonard Furnival, Reginald Farindon, Frederick Eveleigh, Frederick
Woodman, Arthur Cousin, Brian Collins, G S Boorer, Edward Arthur, Derryck
Northfield, Claude Maynard, Ernest Teede,
R742/16/1-3 Dr Derek Moore Morgan (Doc Morgan)
R742/16/1/1-26 Committee Correspondence relating to the Doc Morgan Award
R742/16/2/1-25 Copies of letters received with donations to the Award; Email from Hebe Morgan
thanking everyone on her husband's behalf
R742/16/3 Printed Email from Hebe Morgan thanking everyone on her husband's behalf
R742/16/4 Dr Derek Moore Morgan (Doc Morgan) (1915-2007): Thanksgiving Memorial Service
at St Martins Church, Dorking; 14th June 2008; 8pp; photo
R742/17 Archibald Charles Barnes (1931-2002): funeral eulogy by his son
R742/18 Norman William Bradshaw (1905-2003); order of service for funeral, 19th June 2003
R742/19/1 Facsimile copy of The Dorking High School Magazine , Spring term 1917
R742/19/2 Tales Out of School , an article written by Eileen Fox based on the 1917 magazine;
photocopies of photos of the School Cadets, 1915 & 1916, Sidney Worrow aged 15 in
uniform, and an etching of Pear Tree Cottage by Charles Collins.
R742/20/1-5 The Dorking High School Magazine , published termly at the School, Chart Lane
R742/20/1 Autumn Term, 1916
R742/20/2 Spring Term 1917
R742/20/3 Summer Term, 1917
R742/20/4 Autumn Term, 1917
R742/20/5 Spring Term, 1918
R742/21/- The Dorkinian , The Magazine of the Dorking County School
R742/21/20 No. 20; Summer 1940
R742/21/22 No. 22; Summer 1941 (with lunchtime timetable written inside back cover)
R742/21/23 No. 23; Spring 1942 (with spelling test written on title page)
R742/21/25 No. 25; Spring 1943
R742/21/26 No. 26; Summer 1943
R742/21/27 No. 27; Summer 1944
R742/22 The Dorkinian , the magazine of the Dorking County (Grammar) School
R742/22 Volume 2, No. 5; July 1950
R742/23/- The Dorkinian , newsletter of the Ashcombe Dorkinian Association
R742/23/4 No. 4; Spring 1994
R742/23/5 No. 5; Autumn 1994
R742/23/6 No. 6; Spring 1995
R742/23/7 No. 7; Autumn 1995
R742/23/8 No. 8; Spring 1996
R742/23/10 No. 10; Spring 1997
R742/23/11 No. 11; Autumn 1997
R742/23/12 No. 12; Spring 1998
R742/23/13 No. 13; Autumn 1998
R742/23/14 No. 14; Spring 1999
R742/23/15 No. 15; Autumn 1999
later issues accessioned in library section 01.4
R742/23/32 The Dorkinian newsletter of the Ashcombe Dorkinian Association; no 32, Spring 2008
R742/23/33 The Dorkinian newsletter of the Ashcombe Dorkinian Association; no 33, Autumn
2008
R742/23/34 The Dorkinian newsletter of the Ashcombe Dorkinian Association; no 34, Spring 2009
R742/23/35 The Dorkinian newsletter of the Ashcombe Dorkinian Association; no 35, Autumn
2009
R742/24/- Accent on Ashcombe
R742/24/1 No. 1; October 1998
R742/24/2 No. 2; February 1999
R742/24/3 No. 3; July 1999
R742/24/5 No. 5; March 2000
R742/24/6 No. 6; July 2000
R742/24/9 No. 9; October 2001
R742/24/11 No. 11; October 2002
R742/24/12 No. 12; May 2003
R742/24/13 No. 13; October 2003
R742/24/14 No. 14; April 2004
R742/24/15 No. 15; September 2004
R742/24/16 No. 16; April 2005
R742/24/17 No. 17; September 2005
R743/1-5 State events: Order of Service for the marriage of HRH The Duke of York with The
Lady Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon, 26 April 1923; Orders of Service for The Royal Maunday
at Westminster Abbey, 17 April 1924 & 9 April 1925; Funeral service for Her Late
Majesty Queen Alexandra, 27 November 1925; Order of service Ypres Memorial
Church Fund, 16 February 1925
R744 Sheet Music: "Song in Praise of Dorking and Places Nearby"; words by Douglas Young
and music by Gwen Lewis; November 1961; printed on cover "all proceeds from the
sale of this song will go to Newra (Dorking's Home for the Aged)"
R745 A History of Milton Court, researched and compiled by Paul Cattermole; 2008 [so far
unpublished]; 390pp; many illustrations
R746 History of Brockham Warren on Box Hill, by Su Johnston, including photocopies of
sale particulars, maps, photographs etc.; spiral bound; 12pp text; total 26pp;
unpublished; copyright Su Johnston 2006
R747 Small booklet: "Leith Hill Place" by C V Wedgwood; printed for private circulation 1953;
16pp; illustrated; soft cover
R748 A Ranmore Archive; a self produced booklet by Dick Glover (2007); using
photographs from the collection of the late Mabel Hedger with supporting text; 28pp +
paper cover
R749 Exhibition Folder: Celebrating the life and work of Ralph Vaughan Williams; compiled
for exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of RVW's death in 1958
R750/1-3 (1) Unpublished paper "Who was the youngest rifleman of the Rifle Brigade killed in
the Great War", by DA Haighton; given to NEC Molyneux, who made corrections in red
with the permission of the author; 6pp+ii+title; spiral bound. Includes mounted
photographs.
(2) Photocopy of birth certificate of Valentine Joe Strudwick
(3) Covering letter from DA Haighton to NEC Molyneux, dated 17 March 2009
R751/1 Birth certificate of John Johnson, son of Joseph and Ann Johnson in Pontefract,
Yorkshire; 28 December 1781; (marked with exhibit number 129)
R751/2 Indenture of apprenticeship for Alfred Weston to Christopher Edinborough, tailor of
Dorking; 1 May 1849
R752/1-10 Material relating to the Collins Family
R752/1/1-3 Three hand-written exercise books - manuscript of book The Valley of the
Tillingbourne; by George Edward Collins (1880-1968); 3 loose pages inserted in
volume one for prologue etc.; nd
R752/2/1-10 Manuscript pages for Mid Song of Birds by George Edward Collins, introduction and 9
chapters (one chapter typed)
R752/2/1 Contents and introduction to Mid Song of Birds
R752/2/2 Chapter 1 of Mid Song of Birds : Mid song of birds and insects murmuring (5pp)
R752/2/3 Chapter 2 of Mid Song of Birds : The Pipp Brook (14pp)
R752/2/4 Chapter 3 of Mid Song of Birds : The Squires Great Wood (17pp)
R752/2/5 Chapter 4 of Mid Song of Birds : Brook Farm (20pp)
R752/2/6 Chapter 5 of Mid Song of Birds : Sand Martins (10pp)
R752/2/7 Chapter 6 of Mid Song of Birds : In the Glory Wood (14pp)
R752/2/8 Chapter 7 of Mid Song of Birds : A Parlement of Foules (8pp)
R752/2/9 Chapter 8 of Mid Song of Birds : Holmwood Common (11pp typescript)
R752/2/10 Chapter 9 of Mid Song of Birds : The Stone Street (11pp)
R752/3 Typed essay: Headley Heath; by George Edward Collins; 13pp
R752/4/1-2 Biographies of Alfred Charles Jerome Collins (Charles Collins) 1851-1921 by
(i) his grandson A E P Collins, typed carbon copy, 2pp; and
(ii) anonymous, typed photocopy, 2pp, dated 19 March 1981
R752/5/1-4 George Edward Collins (1880-1968): short biography and docments relating to his Will
R752/5/1 Brief biography of George Edward Collins (1880-1968); typed 1p
R752/5/2 Covering letter to Miss S H C Collins (daughter) from solicitors Triggs Turner & Co, of
Guildford; 26 November 1968
R752/5/3 Invoice for professional services in attending to the general administration of G E
Collins, deceased, and winding-up thereof; 26 November 1968
R752/5/4 Estate account with brief summary of the Will of G E Collins, deceased; 1968
R752/6/1-2 Alfred Francis Collins (1877-1966):
(i) Copy of Will dated 17 August 1963 and
(ii) letter from solicitor to Mr W Collins (brother & co executor) dated 15 November
1966
R752/7/1 Wilfred Collins (1893- ): University of London Matriculation school-leaving
certificate, Dorking High School; July 1909
R752/7/2 Wilfred Collins (1893- ): Certificate of appointment to Second Lieutenant in the
Territorial Force, London Electrical Engineers, Royal Engineers; 25 August 1916
R752/7/3 Wilfred Collins (1893- ): Military Identity Card with photograph & signature; rank of
Major; 22 June 1940
R752/7/4 Diary written in pencil on 10 loose leaves of paper from 30 July 1914 to 14 January
1915; may have been written by Wilfred Collins
R752/8 Alfred Edward Patrick Collins (Pat Collins) (1919-1991): obituary written by Chris Lynn,
Environment Service, Historic Monuments & Buildings, Belfast; probably for publication
in the Journal of the Ulster Archaeological Society
R752/9 Family trees of Charles and Georgiana Collins written in pencil on the inside covers of
an empty drawing book. Not easy to read in places
R752/10/ Photographs of the Collins family:
R752/10/1 Large mounted portrait of Charles Collins (1851-1921) in middle age; photo by
Moorhouse
R752/10/2 Large mounted portrait of Mrs Georgiana Collins, nee Waddingham (1849-1937) in
middle age; photo by Moorhouse
R752/10/3 Mounted portrait of Mrs Georgiana Collins, nee Waddingham (1849-1937) in old age;
photo by Moorhouse
R752/10/4 Reprinted photograph of Charles and Georgiana Collins and their 9 sons and 1
daughter; c1898
R752/10/5 Mounted photograph of Charles and Georgiana with their daughter Maggie, 5 of their
sons, daughter in law, Winnifred and grandson Wilfrid John; July 1909
R752/10/6 Small photograph in a Christmas mount inscribed from Ciss - possibly Maggie Collins,
daughter of Charles & Georgiana; c1940
R753/1-8 Material relating to Kenneth Taylor (1903-1962)
R753/1 School report for Kenneth Taylor (age 10), pupil at Dorking British School; July 1913
R753/2/1-9 School reports for Kenneth Taylor, pupil at The High School Dorking; 1916-1919
R753/3 Certificate of Junior School Examination for Kenneth Taylor, pupil at Dorking High
School; 1918
R753/4 General School Certificate awarded to Kenneth Taylor; Pupil at Dorking high School
for Boys; 1919
R753/5 Diploma of Membership to the Permanent Way Institution awarded to John Kenneth
Taylor;
1 November 1930
R753/6/1-2 Tillings Staff Magazine containing articles by Kenneth Taylor;
August & October 1930
R753/7/1-2 The Motor Coach Booking Agents Journal containing articles by Kenneth Taylor;
November & December 1930
R753/8 Press cutting from the Dorking Advertiser: obituary for J Kenneth Taylor (1903-1962)
(photocopy)
R754 Duplicate Deed of Transfer of the Dorking Halls from the Dorking Halls Limited and
others to Dorking Urban District Council; 20 December 1946
R755/1-4 Dorking Homes Ltd: Prospectus and Application Form for shares at £1each, January
1933;
Statutory Report, April 1933:
Annual Reports and Balance Sheets, 1933 - 1947
R756/1-14 Dorking Water Company: Half-yearly Reports of Directors and Statements of
Accounts;
June 1897 - Dec 1903
R756/15-17 Dorking Water Company: Half-yearly Reports of Directors and Statements of
Accounts;
Dec 1904 - Dec 1905
R756/18-48 Dorking Water Company: Half-yearly Reports of Directors and Statements of
Accounts;
Dec 1906 - Dec 1921
R756/49-56 Dorking Water Company: Half-yearly Reports of Directors and Statements of
Accounts;
Dec 1922 - Dec 1925, Dec 1926
R756/57-77 Dorking Water Company: Annual Reports of Directors and Statements of Accounts;
Dec 1927 - Dec 1947
R757 Holmesdale Directory to Dorking & Leatherhead for 1912; poor condition with any
loose pages: handle with care
R758/1-39 Programmes of various musical events at the Dorking Halls; 1964-1986
R758/1 The Children's Annual Musical Festival organised by the Dorking District Schools
Music Association; conductor J Alexander Smith, accompianist Ruth Dyson; Combined
Recorder Emsemble of Mowbray and Dorking Grammar Schools, conductor
Christopher Weatherhead; guest artist Bernard Brown (trumpet); 3 March 1964
R758/2 The Children's Annual Musical Festival organised by the Dorking District Schools
Music Association; conductor J Alexander Smith, accompianist Ruth Dyson, guest
artist Darryl Walters (clarinet); 9 March 1966
R758/3 Concert by the London Mozart Players, leader John Ludlow, conductor Harry Blech,
soloist Martin Ronchetti (clarinet); 5 October 1969
R758/4 Concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, leader Neville Taweel, conductor
Lawrence Foster, soloist John Williams (guitar); 28 November 1969
R758/5 Concert by the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra, leader Brendan O'Brien, soloist
Monique Haas (piano); 31 January 1970
R758/6 Concert by the Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra, leader Jurgen Hess, conductor
Kathleen Riddick, soloists Phyllis Sellick (piano), Marjorie Thomas (contralto) &
Kenneth Bowen (tenor); 7 February 1970
R758/7 Concert by the students of the Yehudi Menuhin School;
21 February 1970
R758/8 Concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, leader Rodney Friend, conductors
Rudolf Schwartz and Robert Simpson, soloists Rodney Friend and Gerald Jarvis
(violins); 21 March 1970
R758/9 Concert by the London Philharmonic Orchetsra, leader Rodney Friens, conductor Edo
de Waart, soloist John Lill (piano); 3 October 1970
slight damage caused by dividing stuckpages
R758/10 Concert by the London Symphony Orchestra, leader John Georgiadis, conductor &
soloist Andre Previn (piano);
7 November 1970
R758/11 Concert by the English Chamber Orchestra, conductor Raymond Leppard, soloists
Kenneth Sillito (violin) and Cecil Aronowitz (Viola);
30 January 1971
R758/12 Dorking Dramatic and Operatic Society production of Die Fledermaus;
10-13 February 1971
R758/13 Concert by the Amadeus String Quartet with Cecil Aronowitz (viola);
15 May 1971
R758/14 Concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Jorge Mester, soloist Daniel
Adni (piano); 9 October 1971
R758/15 Concert by the London Symphony Orchestra, conductor Vernon Handley, soloist
Stoika Milanova (violin); 6 November 1971
R758/16 Performance of Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, by the London Opera Group,
conductor David Sutton, producer Peter Lehmann Bedford, director Norman Lilly; 7 & 8
January 1972
R758/17 Concert by the English Chamber Orchestra, leader Jose-Luis Garcia, conductor
Andrew Davis, soloists Richard Adeney (flute) and Osian Ellis (harp); 22 January 1972
R758/18 Concert by the students of the Yehudi Menuhin School;
5 February 1972
R758/19 Concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, leader Rodney Friend, conductor
Rudolf Schwarz, soloist Rodney Friend (violin);
25 March 1972
R758/20 Celebrity recital by Radu Lupu (piano); 6 May 1972
R758/21 Recital by Claudio Arrau (piano); 5 May 1973
R758/22 Dorking Dramatic and Operatic Society presentation of Mame ,
13-16 February 1974
R758/23 Concert by Yehudi Menuhin and pupils of the Yehudi Menuhin School;
31 January 1975
R758/24 Recital by The Octet of the Academy of St Martins in the Fields, directed by Iona
Brown; 3 May 1975
R758/25 Concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, leader Dennis Simons, conductor
Walter Weller, soloist Roger Winfield (Oboe);
8 November 1975
R758/26 Concert by The Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Vernon Handley, soloist
Maureen Smith (violin); 9 October 1976
R758/27 Concert by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Zdenek Macal, soloist Hans
Richter-Haaser (piano); 6 November 1976
R758/28 Concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Walter Weller, soloist
Cristina Ortiz (piano); 19 March 1977
R758/29 Concert by the Ashtead Choral Society and the Capriol Orchestra of London, leader
Bernard Andrews, conductor Arthur Diamond, soloists Elizabeth Simon (sporano) and
in Caddy (baritone); 26 March 1977
R758/30 Concert by The Philharmonia Orchestra, leader Carl Pini, conductor Eduardo Mata,
soloists Carl Pini (violin) and Csaba Erdelyi (viola);
15 October 1977
R758/31 Concert by The Northern Sinfonia Orchestra, leader Barry Wilde, conductor George
Malcolm, soloists Barry Wilde (violin) David Haslam (flute) & Graham Mayger (flute) ;
Part of the County of Surrey Youth Jubilee celebrations; 5 November 1977
R758/32 Concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Nicholas Braithwaite,
soloist Alexander Cameron (cello); 21 January 1978
R758/33 Concert by the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Hans Vonk, soloist Anthony
Goldstone (piano); 11 March 1978
R758/34 Concert by the London Mozart Players, leader John Glickman, conductor Harry Blech,
soloist Dmitri Alexeev; 4 November 1978
R758/35 Concert by The Academy of St Martins in the Fields, directed by Iona Brown; 17
February 1979
R758/36 Concert by The English Chamber Orchestra, leader Jose-Luis Garcia, conductor &
soloist Barry Tuckwell, (horn); 13 October 1979
R758/37 Concert by the London Mozart Players, conductor Philip Ledger, soloists Paul Tortelier
(cello) Christopher Hyde-Smith & Celia Chambers (flute) and John Gluckman (violin);
3 November 1979
R758/38 Concert by the Guildford Philharmonic Orchestra, conductor Vernon Handley, soloist
Nigel Kennedy (violin); 19 January 1980
R758/39 Dorking Dramatic and Operatic Society presentation of Fiddler on the Roof ; 12-15
March 1986
R759 Programme for the May Festival and Prizegiving and Dorking Powell Corderoy School;
1 July 1959
R760 John Attlee's copy of Bright's History of Dorking with several newpaper cuttings pasted
inside
R761 Barometric trace recorded during the week ending Saturday 18th October 1987
showing drop in pressure during the Great Storm on 16th
R762/1/1-2 Brian Hodges (1921-2001): Order of service for A Thanksgiving and Farewell; held at
St Martins Church 22 November 2001
Text of the tribute given by his son, Andrew Hodges, at the service.(3pp)
R762/2 Robert Edward Stanley Miller (Bob Miller) 1925-2009: Order of service for funeral held
at St Martins Church 11 June 2009 (with photograph)
R762/3/1-2 Henry Robert Bargman (Robin Bargman) (1932-2010): Order of service for
thanksgiving at St Martins Church, 5 February 2010; (with photos)
Notes for tribute by his brother Peter Bargman
R763
R764/1
Dorking men's own Help Myself Society, belonging to the Congregational Church ,Wesr St.
Contribution Card for H Wood
R764/2
Planning for to-Morrow. Reports and accounts of the Brotherhood movement, year
ending December 1937
R764/3/1-19 various recipts associated with the Dorking men's own Society, 1939/40
R765 Dorking & District Preservation Society, leaflet
R766
R767/1-5 Leith Hill Music Festival 2012
R768 Brockham Primary School, Summer Fair and Donkey Derby, July 1971
R769 Postal Intelligence and calendar 1910
R770/1-40 Drawings, watercolours, cartoons by R (Dick) J Gale. Dated 1996-2003
R771
Hard bound notebook labelled Fire Brigade Drill Book. The notes are a drill record
book for Henley Fire Brigade between 1943-1944 when it was part of the National Fire
Service. The back of the book has been used for notes relating to exhibitions at
Dorking Museum in 1985.
R772
British Rail Timetable Waterloo to Horsham. Sundays June1960 to June 1961.
Sundays
R773/1-12 Air Training Corps. No.1408 (Dorking) Squadron.
R773/a Photo Album of Robert Edward Stanley Miller;enrolled Ait Training Corps.13.9.41
R774
Conversation between Connie Farce, Betty Harrison and Ethel Clear Re: Winifred G
Reed. June 1984
R775 Dorking Brick Co.,Ltd. Catalogue
R776 Wonham,1827. small print of house
R777/1-3 William Mullins Cordwainer, one of 102 passengers on the ship Mayflower 1620
copy and transcription of his (oral) will. The New World Tapestry. All laminated.
REF ITEM
E1 Printed page mounted on card containing a poem, "On the Opening of the Railroad to
Dorking," by W H Hart, Jul 1849. The South Eastern Railway's Redhill and Reading
branch opened in 1849, was the first rail route to passs through Dorking with stations
at Deepdene (originally named Box Hill) and Dorking (now Dorking West). (Source: H
E Malden (editor) - History of the County of Surrey, Vol. 3, 1911)
E - Series (Ephemera)
E2/1-3 Three photocopies of printed documents issued by the General Post Office showing
the timetable of the stage coach routes between London and Portsmouth; London and
Poole and Poole and London,with the number of miles and time allowed for the
journey, [c.1790?] Date of copy [c.1970s?]
E3 Photograph of a page taken from a Pigot's Directory of 1835 (area of directory
unknown), showing the different stage coach services between Dorking and London
and where they stopped. It also shows lists of Dorking posting houses and carriers.
Torn on top left hand corner with marks of adhesive tape on the reverse.
E4 Photocopy of an article published by the General Post Office - "The Mail Coach and
the Royal Mail," giving a brief history of mail coach services, 1934. 4pp. Crown
copyright.
E5 Photocopy [c.1970s?] of an original notice giving details of the London to Dorking
coach "Perseverance" including fares and a timetable, [c.1896?]. The copy is very
small (8.5 x 12cms), so the original may have come from a newspaper or some other
publication.
E6 Photocopy [c.1970s?] of an original notice announcing the preliminary catalogue for a
sale by public auction of the horses for the Dorking coach "Perseverance." To be sold
by Messrs W & S Freeman at Aldridge's, St Martin's Lane, London in 1900. The copy
is small (8.5 x 13.2 cms) and may have been taken from a newspaper or other
publication.
E7 Photocopy [c.1970s?] of an original notice giving details of the Boxhill and London
coach, "The Vigilant." Includes a seating plan and fares, 1914.
E8 Menu card for a dinner held at the Railway Arms, Westhumble to mark the re-opening
of the stepping stones across the River Mole at Box Hill by the Prime Minister, the Rt
Hon Clement Attlee, 11 Sep 1946; with a copy of a 19th century print showing Burford
Bridge on the reverse. 4pp.
E9 Biographical details with photograph of Harry L. Moore, the proprietor of Rowe's
Printing Works in Dorking and the President of the Surrey and East Hants branch of
the Master Printers' Alliance contained in Vol. VII No 10 of "Activity," the journal of the
Home Counties Master Printers' Alliance for July 1936, p. 203. His full name was
Harry Laker Moore (1882-1957) of Dorking. (see also H3 and SC.E/2/19)
E10 The top right hand corner of a used envelope bearing franking to mark the centenary
of the birth of the composer Ralph Vaughan Williams. It incorporates a small head and
shoulders picture with the wording "Ralph Vaughan Williams 1872-1958" and is dated
01 Jan 1973.
E11 Small printed booklet - "Special Forms of Service in commemoation of His Late
Majesty King Edward VII to be used in al churches and chapels in England and
Wales," London, 1910. 8pp. Condition: vey fragile.
E12 Published booklet - "Dorking By-Pass with illustrations of the alternative routes,"
[c.1930?], 15pp. The alternative routes chosen were the Deepdene route and the
Western or Nower route. There are no indications of the author or publisher but the
wording indicates it was issued by a pressure group opposed to the Deepdene route. It
includes several photographs of the proposed routes and a map Condition: poor with
loose front cover.
E13 Programme for a speech day at Dorking County School, 29 Oct 1936 Gives details of
prize winners with the words of songs sung at the event on the reverse. 4pp.
Condition: fragile, torn in places
E14 Menu leaflet for a dinner given by Dorking Football Club supporters for the players at
the Red Lion Hotel, Dorking, 14 Apr 1924 with a programme of a concert on the
reverse. Condition: fragile with foxing and adhesive tape marks.
E15 Photocopy of the front cover of "The Ringing World," the journal of the Central Council
of Church Bell Ringers, Vol. LXX No 3290 of 17 May 1974. Includes a photograph of St
Martin's Church, Dorking with a short article on the history of the church. 1p.
E16 Large hard bound blotter of the Westminster Fire Office, 1914. The front and back
covers have a coloured reproduction of a late 18th or early 19th century painting
showing the foreman of the Westminster Fire Office's corps of London firemen clad in
the company uniform. The front inside cover has details of the fire insurance
company's eary history and the inside back cover contains a diary for 1914 together
with general postal, telegraph and telephone infomation.
E17/1 Official programme for the match between Dorking Football Club and the new
Corinthian Casuals, 22 Aug 1953. Condition: covers heavily marked.
E17/2 Programme for the first round of the Football Association Cup between Dorking and
Plymouth Argyle, 15 Nov 1992 at Meadowland, Dorking. Gives details of club honours,
management teams, players, photographs with articles and statistics about the
competition.
E 17/3 Photocopy of ticket for the Football Association Cup first round match between Dorking
and Plymouth Argyll, 15 Nov 1952. Date of copy c.1992.
E18/1-2 Ticket issued on the last bus to leave Dorking Bus Garage 2 March 1990 with an
explanatory note signed by driver; 2 items.
E19 Leaflet publicising an open air service of prayer and dedication in preparation for the
coronation of George Vi and Queen Elizabeth to be held at the Nower, Dorking, 09
May 1937 together with an order of service leaflet for the event. 2 items.
E20 Small programme for the Festival of Britain celebrations held at Brockham Green, 30
Jun 1951, 8pp.
E21 Small publicity brochure for Arnold & Son, chartered surveyors of 171 High Street,
Dorking, [c.1980s?]6pp. Includes small photographs of the firm's main partners.
E22 Programme for the "Pageant of Abinger," held in aid of Abinger Parish Church
preservation fund 14 and 18 Jul 1934, 28pp. Programme notes and text by E M
Forster with music composed and arranged by Ralph Vaughan Williams. Also includes
a four page listing of the names of the performers. 2 items. Condition: foxing marks
throughout with ferrous stains in the centre.
E23 Army Training Memorandum no 37; G S Publications; 1940. 27pp
E24 Order of service leaflet for Thanksgiving for Victory service, 1945.
E25 A pigeon's letter, microscopic photo of The Times ; 19 January 1871 containing a
memento of the Seige of Paris (1870-71)
E26 Small leather bound booklet with pencil -"The Gem" or "Juvenile Companion" for 1813.
Published in London by Suttaby, Evance and Fox in the form of a yearbook and
engagement diary. No local relevance.
E27/1 Booklet describing the building known as "The Barons," in Church Street,
Reigate.used as the Northgate Funeral Home. Includes a brief history with a map and
line drawings, [c.1950s?]
E27/2 Illustrated leaflet giving a brief history of "The Barons," in Church Street, Reigate,
published by Redland Limited, Redland House, Reigate,[c.1980s?],
E28 Order of service leaflet used at the memorial service held for Rev. John Telford at
Dorking Methodist Church, 29 July 1936, 4pp.
E29 Order of service booklet used at the service of dedication and opening of the Christian
centre, Church Street, Dorking; 18 September 1977, 20pp. Includes a brief history of
the Centre and a list of members of the Centre's Management Policy Committee.
E30 Leaflet giving information on the organ appeal for Westcott Parish Church,1957. 4pp.
Torn on creases.
E31 Centenary edition of "The Spire," the parish magazine of St John the Evangelist, North
Holmwood, 1974. 4pp.
E32 Illustrated pamphlet giving short biographical notes on Arthur Keane,actor and
elocutionist, [c.1930s?] 8pp.
E33 Play Bill for the Grand Cinema, Leatherhead; Feb 17-22, [c.1920s?] 1p
E34 List of exhibitors and stands at the Dorking Trades Exhibition 1935
E35 Membership cards for the Friends of St Martin's Church, Dorking in the names of E L
Sellick Dec 1944 and D H W Moran, Feb 1945.2 items. The card incorporates a large
line drawing of the church by Geoffrey H Haynes dated 1944.
E35/3 Pamphlet issued by the Friends of St Martins to accompany the appeal for repair of the
Church fabric, April 1982., 6pp. Includes a very brief history of the Church.
E36 Membership handbooks for the Old Dorkinian Association, 1936 and 1977. 2 items.
Includes lists of members, presidents of the Dorking High School Old Boy’s Association and the Old Dorkinian Association, rules of the Association, annual events,
list of associated clubs and societies. The Old Dorkinian
Association was an alumni organisation originally formed from the Old Boys
Association of Dorking High School for Boys and the Old Girls Association of Dorking
High School for Girls. These combined as a result of the change of status of the two
schools which merged to become the Dorking County School in 1931. Dorking County
Grammar School later merged with the neighbouring Mowbray Secondary School in
1976 to become a comprehensive known as the Ashcombe School. See R742 for
records deposited by the Ashcombe Dorkinian Association.
E36/1 Old Dorkinian Association handbook and list of members, May 1936, 39pp.
E36/2 Old Dorkinian Association membership handbook, 1977, 16pp.
E37 Information leaflet for the Dorking High School Old Boy’s Association, [c 1930?], 2pp. Includes rules and objects of the Association.
E38 Illustrated prospectus for Mickleham Hall School, Dorking, [c.1920s?] 12pp. Condition:
poor. Loose pages, heavily folded with foxing marks.
E39 2 recipe note books used by Helen Corderoy for lectures at Dorking, 1908, and at
Stockwell Practicing Schools, together with cuttings of wartime recipes 1939-45
E40 Royal Agricultural Benevolent Institution for relief of farmers. List of subscriptions,
donations etc for the year ending 31 Dec 1891, 350pp. Includes separate sections for
each county.
E41 Souvenir programme of the centenary celebrations of the Dorking District Order of
Oddfellows,1947, 13pp. Includes a brief history of the branch, a programme of a
concert held at the Odd Fellows Hall, Dorking, list of the district’s lodges and officers, and a programme of lodges’ events. Illustrated with photographs.
E42 File containing letter and Christmas cards issued for sale by Dorking Museum, 1979-
E42/3-E42/6 Letter cards showing images taken from Dorking Museum’s collection of old prints, 1976, 4 items. The designs include engravings of Dorking High Street in 1856; a view
of Dorking from the Chalk Pit of 1845;Burford Bridge and Box Hill in 1845; and
Betchworth Castle in 1845.
E42/7-10 Christmas cards issued by Dorking Museum with designs taken from their collection of
old pictures, 1978, 4 items. The cards depict drawings of Castle Mill, Dorking; Mason’s Grocery Shop, High Street, Dorking; Church Street, Dorking and the Gun Inn, North
Street, Dorking in 1940 by Arthur C. Fare.
E42/11-12 Christmas cards issued by Dorking Museum with designs taken from their collection of
old pictures, 1979. 2 items. The cards depict etchings of the White Horse Inn, Dorking
and the Cattle Market, Dorking by local artist Charles Collins, (1851-1921).
E42/13-14 Christmas cards issued by Dorking Museum in 1980 and 1981, 2 items. The designs
depict an engraving of 1868 of Dorking North station and Castle Mill in winter from a
scraperboard drawing by Alan S. Brewer
E43 Christmas card produced by Dorking Local History Group with a design showing a
panoramic view of West Street drawn by L. Green and M and B Higgins, 1976, 4
items.The card was produced in different versions with four separate colours
surrounding the frame of the design.
E44 Records. relating to the centenary of the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams in 1972, 3
items.
E44/1 First day cover bearing a postage stamp depicting Ralph Vaughan Williams and a
Dorking postmark issued to mark the centenary of Vaughan William's birth in 1872, 26
Apr 1972. The envelope is addressed to G.C. Green, Honorary Secretary of the
Dorking and Leith Hill Preservation Society.
E44/2 Letter from F. Sutherland, clerk of Dorking Urban District Council and Honorary
Secretary of the R. V. Williams Centenary Committee addressed to G.C. Green Esq,
26 Apr 1972. The letter marks the issue of the centenary stamp by the British post
office.
E44/3-4 First Day Cover bearing postage stamps issued to mark various centennial
anniversaries including the birth of Ralph Vaughan Williams, 26 Apr 1972. Includes
Centennial Anniversaries information leaflet. 2 items.
E45 Card issued for the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II., 02 Jun 1953. The card depicts a
portrait of the queen with the words of a hymn bythe Dean of York.
E46 Catalogue issued by Dorking and District Chamber of Commerce for the Jubilee Year
of the Ideal Homes and Trades exhibition, held at Dorking Halls, 21 Sep – 01 Oct 1955, 44pp. The content includes an index to exhibitions and advertisers and local
advertisements.
E47 Certificate of first prize awarded to Dorking Town Band by the Southern Counties
Brass and Reed Band Associatin at a band contest in Reigate,1903 [outsize].
E48 Programme for Dorking and District Hospital Carnival,1932, 63pp.
Includes articles on the history of Dorking, the Dorking Caves, Leith Hill Tower and
some short stories. Also includes local advertisements and two reproductions of
paintings of old Dorking High Street. The file also contains a newspaper cutting from
the ‘Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser’, with n advertisment for Dorking carnival week, 27 May 1932. 2 items.
E49 Programme for Leith Hill Musical Festival;s Birthday Celebration Concert in honour of
Ralph Vaughan Williams, held at Dorking Halls, 11 Oct 1952, 7pp. The concert was
organised by friends of the Leith Hill Musical Festival to mark R. V. Williams 80th
birthday.
E50 Supplement to The War Cry, 14 Oct, 1916. The supplement depicts portraits of
George V and Queen Mary and a message from the king to the International Congress
of the Salvation Army, London, 1914.
E51 Menu card for the jubilee dinner and dance of the 17th Dorking (Westcott) Scout
Group held at the Martineau Hall, Dorking, 01 Mar 1974, 3pp.
E52 Programme for Speech Day and Prize Distribution at Ashcombe School, 15 Sep 1978,
14pp. Includes list of governors, list of staff of the 1978 autumn term and prize list.
E53 Programme for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee events held at Dorking, 22 Jun 1897, 50pp. Includes list of celebration committee and local advertisements.
E54 Order of service leaflet for the unveiling and dedication of the Dorking War Memorial to
the fallen of the Great War of 1914-1918, 17 Jul 1921, 10pp. Includes roll of honour
E55 Order of service leaflet for the unveiling and dedication of the tablets at the Dorking
Congregational Church War Memorial to the fallen of the Great War 1914-1918, 25
Sep 1921, 4pp.
E56/1-2 Programme for the Armistice Smoking Concert held at the Red Lion Hotel, Dorking, by
the Dorking branch of the British Legion,12 Nov 1927, 4pp. Includes announcement of
the forthcoming programme for the Dorking playhouse and local advertisements.
E57 Souvenir programme for the opening ceremony of the Memorial Hall at Capel in
honour of men who served during the Second World War, 1939-1945, 24 Nov 1956,
20pp. Includes a list of names of the management committee, details of village history
and local information, and a plan of the Memorial Hall.
E58 Order of service leaflet for the Friendly Societies special service arranged by the
Dorking District of Oddfellows and held at St Martin’s parish church, Dorking, 17 Jan 1932, 6pp.
E59a Illustrated programme for “England’s Pleasant Land”, a pageant play written by E M Forster with music directed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, produced by Tom Harrison
and presented by the Leith Hill and District Preservation Society and performed at
Milton Court, Westcott on the 9th,14th and 16 July 1938, 24pp.
E60 Programme for the 115th annual show of the Surrey Agricultural Association held at
Wotton Hatch, Dorking, 16 Sep 1950, 90pp. Includes a list of past presidents of the
Association, a set of rules, names of current officers and trade exhibitors together with
a catalogue of competition entries and exhibitors and local advertisements.
E61 Order of service booklet for an open air service of thanksgiving held at the Nower,
Dorking on 12 May 1935 to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V and at which
Ralph Vaughan Williams conducted the hymns, 4pp.
E62 Form of prayer and thanksgiving for the service held at St Paul’s Cathedral, London to mark the silver jubilee of King George V, May 1935.
E63 George V and Queen Mary, presentation picture for the Silver Jubilee by International
Stores, 1935
E64 ‘Holmesdale’ railway guide, bus time table and local telephone directory for the Dorking area, Jan 1928, 98 pp. Includes local advertisements.
E65 Notes for compiling a tree presentation survey in order to accompany an application
for a Tree Protection Order, [c1964?]. Condition: very poor, torn.
E66 Article reprinted from the Countryman – “Path clearing for pleasure by Don Gresswell, 1969, 5pp
E67 Information leaflet - ‘How to Care for your Trees’ compiled by the Surrey County Council planning department, 2pp.
E68 Information leaflet - ‘Tomorrow’s Councils’ compiled by the Local Government Information Office, [c 1972?].
E69 Page containing an illustrated verse celebrating the Silver jubilee of George V,
[c1935?]. Found inside a visitor’s book at the Wheatsheaf Inn in Dorking High Street
E70 Manuscript satirical verses together with a transcript copied from "The Globe"
newspaper relating to Disraeli's oration on the Duke of Wellington; [c.1852?]
E71 A magazine and publicity brochure of the Biwater Shellabear Group, 1978-1979, 2
items. The company, located at Station Approach, Dorking, design, build, operate and
maintain water companies, water supplies, effluent treatment and desalination plants
working in over 30 countries. Now called Biwater, the company was established in
Beckenham, Kent in 1968. By 1971 they had located their offices in Dorking.
(Source:http://www.biwater.com/Groups/162857/Biwater.aspx accessed Nov 2015)
E71/1 Magazine ‘Biwater Shellabear News’ no 1, Dec 1978, 4pp.
E71/2 Publicity brochure of Biwater Shellabear Group, 1979, 8pp. Includes photographs,
information about Shellabear Price and history of Biwater.
E72 Card containing a poem called ’Five Blue Eggs’ with illuminated border. [c.1920s-1930s?]
E73/1 Order of service leaflet for the memorial service held fpr Alice Songhurst, 06 Jun 1934,
3pp. Attached to the inside cover is a smalll news cutting from an unidentified paper
with an obituary. Mrs Songhurst lived at South Street in Dorking and was a member of
the Hampstead Road Hall Assembly.
E73/2 Order of service leaflet for the memorial service held for Alice Chennell at Hampstead
Hall, Dorking, 17 Dec 1965, 3pp.
E74 Guidebook compiled by Surrey County Libraries “Surrey People from the 12th to the 20th century,” [c.1965?], 8pp.
E75/1 Catalogue of the Great Gift Sale for the Dorking Red Cross Week held at the Public
Hall, Dorking, 18-19 Jun 1917, 60pp. Includes conditions of the sale, programme of
events and local advertisements.
E75/2 lList of subscribers for the Dorking Red Cross District Week, June 1917, 32pp.
Includes summary of events, summary of district contributions and statement of
accounts
E75/3 Programme for the Grand Garden Fete for the Dorking Red Cross District Week, 20
Jun 1917, 15pp. Includes list of stalls and stall holders
E75/4 Catalogue of the Agricultural Gift Sale for the Dorking Red Cross District Week, 21 Jun
1917, 42pp. Includes conditions of the sale, a programme of events and local
advertisements.
E76/1 Letter from the Dorking & District Football League recommending E. Denyer of
Dorking as a referee, 01 Jan 1931
E76/2 Programme for the Dorking Hospital Cup Final football match between Ashtead and
Leatherhead, held at Pippbrook Mill Ground, 02 May 1931, 8pp. Includes team line ups
and local advertisements. Condition: fragile.
E76/3 Notice from the Football Association to Mr E. Denyer regarding his selection as a
referee for the Association Challenge Cup Competition between West Norwood or
Nunhead & Leyland Motors or Woking, 18 Sep 1937.
E76/4 Postcard from the Redhill & District Football League Referees Association to E.
Denyer of Dorking appointing him as a referee for the 2nd
Division, Holmwood &
Nutfield football game, Mar 1938.
E77 Information booklet ‘Lorries and the Environment’ published by the Freight Transport Association Ltd, undated, 11pp.
E78 Programme for the orchestral concert of the works of Ralph Vaughan Williams
performed by the London Symphony Orchestra at Dorking Halls, 09 Nov 1949, 14pp.
The concert was conducted by Ralph Vaughan Williams and William Cole. Includes a
photograph of R. V. Williams and list of names of London Symphony Orchestra
musicians.
E79 Programme for the Mole Valley Show and Festival of Sport held at Leatherhead
Leisure Centre, 27 Aug 1979, 23pp. Includes local advertisements.
E80 Annual reports for the Leith Hill Musical Competition for the years 1910-1911; 1929-
1930; 1931-1932; 1947-1948 to 1963-1964 inclusive; 1971-1972 to 1976-1977
inclusive; and 1980-1981 to 1984-1985 inclusive. 28 items. They include statements of
accounts, list of subscriptions and donations, results of competitions, programmes of
concerts and list of choral societies.
E81 Programme and publicity leaflet for a concert performed by Croydon Philharmonic
Orchestra at Dorking Halls to mark the 75th birthday of Ralph Vaughan Williams, 10
Oct 1947, 13pp. 2 items
E82 Dorking Orchestral Concert programme 1937
E83 St Matthew Passion (Bach), programme
E84 (a&b) Souvenir programme for the opening of the new Dorking Post Office at the corner of
High Street and Ansell Road; 1932 [2 copies]
E84/2 List of Postal Telegraph Officers at the new Dorking Post Office in 1932
E85/1-5 Leaflet giving a brief history of Dorking Building Society, (1879-1997) and papers
relating to its merger with the Eastbourne Mutual Building Society in April 1982
E86/1-2 Dorking Urban Council 1895-1974: selection from minute books, list of chairmen,
menu for civic dinner (6 March 1974) at the Burford Bridge Hotel with seating plan
E87 Politics: Electioneering card: Capt. R H Rawson Conservative & Unionist candidate;
nd
E88 St Pauls Music Society: Programme 21 June 1980
E89 Music: Dorking Choral Society: programme 27 March 1906
E90/1-2 Postal History: Ralph Vaughan Williams First Day Cover with Dorking postmark (26
April 1972) printed historical note in envelope [see also E44]
E91 Dorking Afternoon Townswomen's Guild Golden Jubilee Cocert programme (31 May
1980)
E92/1-3 Servite House, Harrow Road West: Official opening 3 July 1980
E93/1-2 Biwater Shellabear Ltd: invitation to George Green to topping out ceremony of British
Rail Station at Dorking and new Head Office of Biwater (12 November 1980) plus
historical note on 'topping out'
E94 Newdigate Past and Present: programme of exhibition to commemorate 800th
anniversary of St Peters Church (30 June 1975)
E95 Dorking Urban District Council swimming certificate awarded to Robert ??????;
December 1920
E96 Roads: Surrey County Council & Dorking Urban District Council Inner Relief Road:
exhibition pamphlet (October 1971)
E97 Memorial Service for Ralph Vaughan Williams at St Martins Church, Dorking, (28
September 1958)
E98 Order of Service: Evensong at St Martins Church, Dorking, music composed by Ralph
Vaughan Williams; 16 April 1961
E99 Programme of matches for Guildford & Dorking United Football Club for 1974-1975
and 1975; and for Dorking Town Football Club for 1978-1979, 1979, 1979-1980 and
1980-1981, 6 items. Dorking Football Club was formed in 1880, and is the second
oldest club in Surrey. In 1974 it merged with Guildford City of the Southern League and
formed Guildford & Dorking United, with Meadowbank. Dorking as their home ground.
After just two seasons, the club collapsed in mid-season, with another club being
formed called Dorking Town in 1977 to complete its predecessor's remaining games
before joining the Surrey Senior League in 1977–78.
E100 Dorking Carnival Programme; 6 June 1981
E101 Music: Dorking Choral Society concert programme - 'Elijah' at the Public Hall, Dorking;
12 Feb 1896
E102/1-2 Dorking Electricity Supply: 2 meter cards for the Baptist Chapel, Junction Road 1907-
10, 1911-17
E103/1 Pixham Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club programme, July 10 1910
E187 Catalogue of garden tools and sundries including their images and descriptions issued
by Stone & Turner Ltd, ironmongers of 28-38 High Street, Dorking, 1963. 80pp.
E188 Invitation card issued by the editor of the Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser to a
reception at the Council Offices Pippbrook, Dorking to mark the 100th anniversary of
the Dorking Advertiser, 14 Mar 1987.
E189 Page from an unknown magazine with an illustration of a poster advertising the
"Venture", the horse drawn Brighton and London coach. Includes schedules with
timetables and fares, 1911, 1p.
E190 Documents relating to Alan J Kirby, musician of Dorking and founder of Croydon
Philharmonic Society. Includes programme for 'The Messiah' conducted by Alan J
Kirby at Dorking Congregational Church, 21 Apr 1940; publicity leaflet for
performances by the Croydon Philharmonic Society in the 1963-1964 season, and
very brief biographical notes written by Mrs M Brown (the donor) of Lancing, Sussex,
c.1987. 3 items. [See photograph collection for photos of Alan Kirby]
E191 Photocopy of a poster showing the order of procession at the consecration of the new
church of St Martin, Dorking, 18 Jul 1837.
E192 Letters of acknowledgement and thanks from Buckingham Palace and the Home
Office in response to a resolution of sympathy from Dorking and Horley Rural District
Council on the death of King George V, 1936. 2 items
E193 Advertising leaflet issued by Downs, the solicitors of 156 High Street, Dorking, 1988.
E194 Published booklet containing the parish accounts for Holy Trinity, Westcott, 1909, 11p.
Fragile with many stain marks.
E195Records relating to an exhibition held at Dorking Museum in 1988 to commemorate
those who took part in the Berlin airlift of 1948-1949. These include a cutting from the
Dorking Advertiser with a report of the exhibition held at the Museum, 14 Jun 1988 and
photocopies of pages from published books and aircraft magazines giving background
information on aspects of the Berlin airlift all published between 1948 and 1988. The
file also contains a small book with the title Berlin Airlift by Dudley Barker and issued
by the Air Ministry and the Central Office of Information in 1949 giving a detailed
description of the organisation and running of the Berlin airlift, 61pp. 11 items. For
related material see E349.
E196 Printed page mounted on card showing the train timetables between Reading and
London Bridge, Dec 1854. Also contains an avertisement for John Goddard, wine and
spirit merchant of White Horse Commercial Inn and Posting House, Dorking, including
lists of prices for spirits and wine. Condition: marks of adhesive tape on front of page.
E197 Printed page mounted on card containing a poem with the title "The Dorking &
Gravesend Cricket Match on Cotmandene, 1847," by W.W.B, 1847.
E198 Business cards carrying advertisements for H G Kingham & Co, family grocers and
provision merchants of High Street, Dorking, [c.1920?s]. 3 items. The designs all differ
slightly and show that the company was based in Cobham with branches in Dorking,
Sutton, Oxted and Limpsfield.
E199 Tickets for performances of Surrey Philharmonic Orchestra at Dorking Halls, 08 May
1948; 17 Oct 1949; 22 May 1950 and 25 Oct 1950. 4 items. Condition: one item torn
on top right hand corner.
E200 Business cards for W. Thirtle, of the general provision store 63 Dene Street, Dorking.
On the reverse side of the cards are handwritten instructions from W. Thirtle to his
supplier Messrs Attlee, corn merchants of Dorking, for bushels of flour. One is
stamped 12 Apr 1905. 2 items.
E201 Copies of "Pippbrook Post" magazine issued by Pippbrook Garages, London Road,
Dorking. No 6, Jul 1968, No 7 Aug 1968 and No 13 Feb 1969, 2pp. 3 items. The
Pippbrook Garage business was run by Rob Walker, a pioneering formula one team
owner.
E202 Photocopy of certificate awarded to Dolly Rose for nine years service with the First
Westcott company of Girl Guides in Feb 1929.
E203 Records relating to the centenary celebrations of the church of St Mary the Virgin,
Pixham, Dorking, 1990. 5 items
E203/1 Programme for the celebrations of Pixham Church centenary, 21 Apr-06 May 1990,
2pp.
E203/2 Poster publicising Pixham Church centenary, 1990.
E203/3 Order of service leaflet for a service to commemorate the church centenary held at St
Mary's, Pixham, 22 Apr 1990. 2pp.
E203/4 Leaflet containing information relating to the colour and symbolism used for the
Pixham church altar cloth and lining. 2pp. 1990.
E203/5 Programme for a pageant, "The Mill and the Miss" produced by Pixham Junior Drama
Group at Pixham Church, 27-28 Apr 1990. 7pp.
E204 Photocopy from the "Surrey Magazine" with an advertisement for the preparatory
school at the Tower House, Dorking run by Gerard Kerr Olivier MA, father of the actor
Sir Laurence Olivier, Sep 1900.
E205/1 Small envelope containing an invitation card to the wedding of Beatrice Mary Langdon
and John William Felgate at the Congregational Church, Dorking, 14 Jul 1908;
addressed to Miss Felgate.
E205/2 Business card for Mr Tom Langdon, agent to the brewery company Friary, Holroyd &
Healys Ltd of Guildford at High Street, Dorking, c.1908. Condition: Foxing marks.
Census records indicate that Tom Langdon was the father of Beatrice Langdon (see
E205/1).
E206 Small compliments card issued by Harmans of Dorking Ltd, dealers and exporters of
antique furniture of 9 & 10 West Street. Contains a very brief history of the 16th
century building with a small line drawing of the building, the “Old House” on the front. 4pp. c late 20th century?
E207 Programmes for the Mickleham and Westhumble Music Festival, 1954 and 1955. 2
items.
E208 Order of service leaflet for the induction of the Reverend Roy Grand Currie at Dorking
Congregational Church, 08 Sep 1971, 7pp.
E209 Page containing estimate of work proposed by Dorking plumber George Letts for W J
Attlee of J & W Attlee, corn dealers of Dorking at the Malthouse, North Street,
Dorking, 08 Aug 1894.
E210 Programme for a performance of Mendelssohn's 'Elijah' given by Dorking Choral
Society at the Public Hall, Dorking, 27 Mar 1906, 3pp. Condition: Foxing marks.
E211 Photocopy of an article from an unknown newspaper or magazine with the story of two
dogs who collected lost golf balls for animal charities. The dogs were owned by Reg
Dicker of Brockham Green. [c.1960s-1970s?]
E212 File containing printed card showing portions of the morning and evening services
chanted at Dorking Parish Church, [c.1850?] with a letter of 19 Sep 1990 from William
Cole, Master of the Queen's Chapel of the Savoy, explaining the origin of the card
given to him by 'an old inhabitant.' 2 items
E213 Photocopy of a printed poster issued by the trustees of the Horsham and Dorking
Turnpike announcing a contract for providing and conveying materials for the repair of
the turnpike road and a forthcoming meeting of the trustees to be held at the Red Lion
Inn, Dorking, 29 Aug 1836.
E214 Order of service leaflet for Matins and the re-dedication of the bells at St Barnabus
Church,Ranmore, 04 Nov 1990, 8pp. Includes the history of the church's eight bells.
E215 Order of service leaflet for a thanksgiving service held at St Martin's Church, Dorking
to mark the Golden Jubilee of the Girl Guide movement in Dorking, 18 Jun 1967, 4pp.
E216 Order of service leaflet for the memorial service of Mary Mayo held at Pixham Church
Room, Dorking, 01 Aug 1933, 8pp.
E217 Records of the Old Dorkinian Association, 1945-1959. 7 items. These include: cuttings
from the Association's 'Mag-pie' magazine relating to members of staff of Dorking
County Grammar School, Mr Norman Squier and Mr C W Goffin, 1951-1953; two
printed letters inviting subscriptions for a memorial to Charles Goffin, 1958-1959; and
a printed sheet showing a design of a bronze memorial tablet intended to record the
names of headmasters of Dorking County Grammar School, [c.1957?] For related
records of the Association see: R780/2/2
E218 Order of service leaflet for the funeral of Henry Charles Lee Steere of Jayes Park,
Ockley and lord of the manor of Ockley, held at Ockley Church, 30 Mar 1933, 4pp.
E219 Programme for a concert held at 'The Rookery,' Westcott by Westcott Choir as part of
the Leith Hill Music Festival, 29 Mar 1939, 3pp.
E220 Programme for a performance of Bach's St Matthew Passion held at Dorking Parish
Church, 24 Mar 1937, 6pp.
E221 Music: Leith Hill Musical Festival Choirs: Programme of Bach's St Matthew Passion at
St Martins Church, Dorking; 3 April 1943.
E222 Certificate for a swimming test awarded to Greta Stannard by Dorking Urban District
Council, Oct 1930.
E223 Records relating to the BBC television recording of “Songs of Praise” at St Martin’s Church, Dorking on 12 and 13 Jun 1972. 2 items including the order of service booklet,
25pp; and a ticket for the rehearsal and recording. The recording was broadcast on 15
Oct 1972.
E224 Annual report and balance sheet of Dorking and District Chamber of Commerce,
31 Dec 1923, 23pp.
E225 Poster for an 'Elizabethan Pageant' held at Belmont School Sports Ground as part of
the Westcott Coronation Celebrations, 02 Jun 1953.
E226 File containing two news cuttings relating to the death and funeral of John Le Boutillier
of Hampstead Road, Dorking, an evangelist of the local branch of the Christian
Colportage Association, 1992. Also contains a printed card of an illuminated biblical
text produced by the Dorking branch of the Christian Colportage Association, [late
1980’s?] 3 items.
E227 Small printed guide ‘An invitation to Dorking issued by Dorking Antique Dealers &
Associates’, 2pp. Includes a map of Dorking & surrounding area and a list of historic,
picturesque and interesting attractions., [c.1980?]
E228/1 Publicity leaflet issued by Marks & Spencer plc to mark the opening of their new store
in Dorking, 01 Oct 1991, 6pp.
E228/2 Publicity brochure for the newly opened St Martin’s Walk Shopping Centre, Dec 1991,
12pp. Includes an article about the Marks & Spencer store and advertisements for the
28 shops in the new centre.
E229 Records relating to Ethel Clear,(1913-1991) a founder member and forner Secretary of
Dorking Museum, 1991, 2 items. Includes an order of service used at her memorial
service at St Martin's Church, Dorking, 30 Dec 1991, 4pp; and pages from an unknown
magazine reporting on her life and incorporating a brief autobiography, Dec 1991, 4pp.
E230 An illustrated price list, "Christmas Specialities" issued by H G Kingham, grocers and
provision merchants of Clock House, Dorking, 1938, 31pp.
E231Photocopy of the ‘Rules and Regulations’ of Dorking Fire Brigade, 30 May 1864, 11pp.
A note on the front cover indicates that the original belonged to the East Surrey Water
Company. Contains a list of the locations of fire plugs (early fire hydrants) and a listing
of all names and addresses of Dorking Fire Brigade members with their rate of pay. A
hand written list of the names of 18 members of the “Fire Brigade” in 1861 has also
been inserted on the first page. Comparison with the 1861 census returns for Dorking
indicates that all 18 lived either in Milton Street, Westcott or Westcott itself. Rather
than being members of Dorking Fire Brigade it is possible that the names on this list
were instead members of the estate fire brigade at Bury Hill.
Dorking Fire-Brigade was established in 1843 under the control of the Highways Board
of the Parish of Dorking. Its rules were “re-considered and confirmed by the parish” in
1864.
E232/1 Publicity leaflet for the Mid Surrey Homeopathic Dispensary at Station Road, Redhill
and Holmesdale Road, Reigate, 1871, 2pp. T. H. White of East Street, Dorking is
named as a dispenser and collector. Includes a list of medical cases treated, rules for
patients, and lists of subscriptions and donations. Condition: Fragile and torn with
foxing marks and marks of adhesive tape.
E232/2 Attendance card for the Dorking Dispensary issued to Mr Marsh, jeweller, of High
Street, Dorking, [l870s?] Although called the Dorking Dispensary, this was probably
part of the Mid-Surrey Homeopathic Dispensary based In Redhill [see E232/1} as the
collector in both cases was T H White of East Street, Dorking.
E233 Programme for the ‘Festival of Britain Celebrations’ held at Brockham Green in aid of the restoration fund of Christ Church, Brockham, 30 Jun 1951, 12 pp. Signed by
Herbert Morrison, MP, Deputy Prime Minister in Clement Attlee’s government of 1945-1951.
E234 Photocopy of a poster issued by the General Post Office, offering 100 guineas reward
for the apprehension of highwaymen on the Leatherhead to Dorking road, 16 Jul
1827.
E235/1 Programme of the ‘26th Athletic Sports’ events held by the High School, Dorking, 15 Jul 1931, 5pp. Includes list of events and competitors.[Formerly E235]
E235/2 Programme of the ‘2nd Annual Athletic Sports’ events of Dorking County School,12 Jul 1933, 5pp. Includes list of events and competitors. [Formerly E236]
E237 Records of Dorking County Grammar School, 1946-1949. 5 items. Includes
programmes for the school's annual sports events, 1948 and for the school speech
day, 1946-1949.
E237/1 Programme of the ’Fifteenth Annual Athletic Sports’ events of Dorking County Grammar School, 21 Jul 1948, 8pp. Includes list of events, competitors and trophies.
Condition: Very fragile with foxing marks. [Formerly E237]
E237/2-5 Programmes for Dorking County Grammar School's Speech Day, 1946-1949, 4 items.
Includes a list of awards and school successes. The 1949 programme has an
additional detailed list of prizewinners. [Formerly E238/1-3]
E239 Photocopy of a small pamphlet -"Abinger Hammer School; some Glimpses from the
Past," Apr 1982, 8pp. Thought to have been issued as a catalogue for an exhibition on
the history of the school. Includes photographs, extracts from school logs and minute
books, a hand drawn plan of the school and a copy of an income and expenditure
sheet for the year ending 30 Sep 1890. Condition: marks of adhesive tape and glue
residue on some pages.
E240 Small publicty leaflet for St Martin's Walk Shopping Centre, [c.1991?], 6pp. Includes a
map showing the location of the different shops.
E241 Photocopy of a page from "Picture Post" magazine of 20 Aug 1949 which includes a
photograph of Mrs Dorothy Steadman of Dorking advertising the washing powder
"Oxydol."
E242 Small pamphlet with images of the coat of arms and heraldic badge of Surrey County
Council and a note of their historical background, [c.1974?], 3pp.
E243 Small certificate issued by the Overseas Club of the Aldwych, London with the wording
"A Signal wish from the School Children of the Empire who sent Christmas Gifts to our
Brave Soldiers and Sailors," 1916. Issued in the name of Doris Kay.
E244 Embroidered silk Christmas ribbon in the form of a bookmark, [early 20th century?]
Mounted on a piece of card. Torn and fragile.
E245 Programme for the Sixth Dorking Festival of Entertainment, 15-17 Nov 1962,
16pp.Includes local advertisements. The aim of the festival was to benefit old people
within the Dorking Uran District area,
E246/1 Programme for the Dorking and Horley Festival, 17-21 Mar 1964, 15pp. Includes local
advertisements.The Festival covered drama, comedy, variety, youth organisations and
choirs.
E246/2 Part of a page taken from Newsletter No 24 of the Friends' Provident and Century
Sports and Social Club of Apr 1964 reporting on the club's drama production of "The
Stunt" by Philip Johnson at the Dorking and Horley Festival on 17 Mar 1964. Friends'
Provident is a large insurance company with a branch in Pixham Lane, Dorking and
now, in 2015, called Friends' Life.
E247 Programme for Dorking and Horley Festival, 23 to 27 Mar 1965, 14pp. Includes local
advertisements.
E248 Photocopy of news cutting of 16 Jul 1930 from an unknowm newspaper with an
obituary of Mr George Peters, a stonemason of Bailey Road, Westcott. Includes
mention of the Peters family who had association with Dorking back to the eighteenth
century. Mr Peter's grandfather was one of the first two Dorking constables.
E249 Leaflet entitled "Dorking Town Centre - a Fresh Look," dealing with the subject of
traffic schemes through the town centre, 1978, 4pp. Issued jointly by Mole Valley
District Council and Surrey County Council.
E250 Photocopy of the first page only of the preliminary prospectus for Dorking County
School issued by Surrey Educational Committee, Jul 1931. Includes information on
school fees, admission procedures and entranc examinations.
E251 Three newspaper cuttings from the Dorking Advertiser of Dec 1970 mounted on one
page. Two report on the passing of one of the oldest baronetcies in the country to Mr
John Richard Staples of Butter Hill House, Dorking. Includes a photograph of the
newly titled Sir John Staples. The third cutting contains an obituary for Mr Jesse Tyler
of Ashley Road, Westcott, veteran of the Boer War of 1900-1902.
E252/1 Programme for the Grand Variety Show for Dorking's Senior Citizens,' held at Dorking
Halls, 19 Mar 1969, 4pp. Includes photograph of Mr A L Stanbridge, Chairman of
Dorking Urban District Council.
E252/3 Invitation card to the Grand Variety Show at Dorking Halls, 19 Mar 1969. Issued by the
Chairman of Dorking Urban District Council, Mr A L Stanbridge to Mr and Mrs Philpott.
E253 Order of Service leaflet for the memorial service held for Marjorie Neville Crow, (1889-
1970) at St Martin's Church, Dorking, 13 Aug 1970, 3pp. Marjorie Crow, (formerly
Livermore) was the wife of the Dorking estate agent Frederick Lewis Crow.
E254 Publicity leaflet for the opening of Denbies Wine Estate, "England's largest wine estate
visitor centre," [c.Apr 1993?], 2pp.
E255 Programme for the opening ceremony of the housing estate at Fraser Gardens,
Dorking by the Rt Hon Sir Kingsley Wood, Minister of Health, 18 Jan 1938, 8pp. Issued
by Dorking Urban District Council. Includes a list of councillors for 1937-1938 and a
history of the Fraser Gardens Estate.
E256 Programme for the eightieth anniversary celebrations of Dorking & District Lawn
Tennis & Croquet Club, 23 May 1933, 12pp. Includes a brief history of the club and
local advertisements.
E257/1 Souvenir programme for the Great Britain Rifle Team’s tour of Canada 1985, 32pp. Signed by the team captain Ted Molyneux of Dorking. Includes a list of team members
with brief biographies and photographs and a brief history of the Royal Small Arms
factory at Enfield.
E257/2 Letter from Ted Molyneux of Dorking to Mrs Newbery regarding the history of the
Dorking Home Guard Rifle Club, 1986, 2pp.
E258 Junior newspapers and a school essay created by Harold William Taylor and K Taylor
of Dorking, c.1916 -1924. 3 items. Harold William Taylor (b. c.1908) and John Kenneth
Taylor (b. c.1905) have been identified from the 1911 Dorking census as two brothers,
the sons of John William Taylor, a house painter of 11 Lincoln Road, Dorking and his
wife Emily.
E258/1 Handwritten newspaper ‘Our Own Xmas 1916’ edited by K. Taylor, [c Dec 1916?], 8pp. Includes short stories, poems, drawings.
E258/2 Handwritten newspaper ‘Christmas 1920’ edited by Harold William Taylor, [Dec
1920?], 12pp. Includes printed Christmas card, drawings, poems, a short story and
family incidents in 1920.
E258/3 Handwritten school essay ’The Life of the Community-Dorking’ by Harold William
Taylor of Dorking High School, 24 Nov 1924, 17pp. Includes the essay’s assessment
and marks.
E259 Publicity leaflet for the opening of the Greensand Way, a long distance footpath from
Surrey to Kent which includes the Leith Hill area, 1980, 2pp.
E260/1-2 Booklet publicising ‘The Pixham Church Appeal Fund’ for the restoration of Pixham Church, [c 1983?], 10pp. Includes brief history of Pixham Church and information
about donations.
E261 Mole Valley District – Official Street Plan’, depicting street plans of Dorking, Leatherhead, Bookham, Fetcham, Ashtead, issued by Mole Valley District Council,
Includes cut-out figures of cartoon characters, small piece of paper depicting drawing
of a Chinese Idol, printed cartoons from an unknown newspaper, printed sheet of
paper depicting two puzzles published by E. Wheatley.
E263 Catalogue for the ‘Clevedon Salerooms’, independent fine art auctioneers & valuers of Bristol, 17 Feb 1994, 40pp. Includes reference to Lot 128, a 19th century water colour,
“The River Mole from …. Bridge, Betchworth Park, near Dorking” by Paul J. Naftel with a small illustration at fig. 15.
E264 Small brochure publicising the ‘Ralph Vaughan Williams Dorking Trail’, published by Dorking Museum, [c 2000?], 8pp. Includes a short biography of Vaughan Williams and
description of sites on the trail.
E265 Small booklet containing hymn music for the BBC radio programme ‘Sunday Half Hour’ held at Dorking Halls, 21 Jan 1968, 16pp.
E266 Programme for the ‘50th Anniversary Jubilee Match’ of the Dorking Rugby Football Club, 19 Mar 1972, 7pp. Includes a history of the club and list of players.
E267/1 Programme for a concert in the second Division of the Twenty-Eighth Leith Hill Musical
Festival conducted by Ralph. Vaughan Williams, 06 Apr 1937, 5pp. Condition: Foxing
marks.
E267/2 Programme for the Leith Hill Musical Competition 06–09 Apr 1937, 4pp. Includes schedule of classes and children’s choirs, competition rules. Condition: Foxing marks.
E268 2 embroidered postcards from France; First World War
E269 Promotional calendar card for the ‘First British Osteopathic Hospital’ at Sun Haven, near Dorking, 1935, 4pp. Includes photographs of the hospital.
E270 Washing book for the receipt and despatch of linen issued by ‘Dorking Electric and Hand Laundry Co. Ltd.’ of Ranmore Road, Dorking. The content is blank but belonged to Nurse Hayburn of Sun Haven [c 1930s?], 4pp.
E271 Catalogue for an exhibition - ‘The Story of Surrey in Maps’ -arranged by the Surrey County Branch of the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors’ and held at the Ashcombe Suite, County Hall, Kingston-upon-Thames, 17-29 Sep 1956, 63pp.
E272Annual report and accounts for the development company St George PLC, 1994, 32pp.
Includes references to the Maltings, Dorking and Townfield Court, South Street.
E273/1-2 Attendance certificate and medal for Dorking National School issued by the Surrey
Educational Committee and awarded to Richard James Chatfield, 02 Aug 1905.
Condition: Certificate fragile and torn with foxing marks.
E274 Photocopy of a poster issued by Taylor & Brookes, timber merchants of Dorking,
advertising wood fencing materials and other wood products, [late 19th century?]
Includes illustrations and prices.
E275 Records of Dorking local government, 1967-73, 2 files. The records include four
calendars of Dorking and Horley Rural District Council, 1967-1973 and two yearbooks
of Dorking Urban District Council, 1968-1973.
E275/1
Four calendars of Dorking and Horley Rural District Council for the years 1967, 1968,
1969 and 1973. They include lists of councillors, committees, dates of meetings, lists
of representatives on joint boards, names of county councillors for the local divisions,
council officers, parish councils, with details of county council and other services.
E275/2 Two yearbooks of Dorking Urban District Council for 1968-1969 and 1972-1973. They
include information on the area and population of the district, members and officers
of the council, committees, representatives on other bodies, past chairmen and local
Justices of the Peace.
E276 Brochure inviting membership of the Ockley Society in connection with discussions
relating to the proposed widening of Stane Street, [c 1960s-1970s?], 8pp. Condition:
Foxing marks.
E277 Poster advertising the first Royal Mail Post Bus in Surrey between Dorking,
Coldharbour and Ockley, 06 Aug 1973 Condition: torn with foxing marks and marks of
adhesive tape.
E278
Photocopy of the official handbook for Dorking Golf Club compiled by T.W. Adams,
Hon. Secretary, [c. early 20th
cent?] 32pp. Includes information on the origin of the
club, a description of the course and details of rules, competitions etc.
E279 Programme for Powell Corderoy School’s 100th
May Festival’, 12 May 1995, 8pp.
Includes list of May Queens 1896-1995.
E280/1 Order of service leaflet for the thanksgiving service marking the fiftieth anniversary of
Victory in Europe Day at St Martin's Church, Dorking, 07 May 1995.
E280/2 Order of service leaflet for the service of remembrance marking the fiftieth
anniversary of the Second World War in Europe held at St. Paul’s Church, Dorking, 13 Aug 1995, 20pp.
E281 First day cover of commemorative stamps issued by the General Post Office to mark
the Queen’s Silver Jubilee. Addressed to the curator of Dorking Museum, 11 May 1977. 2 items. Additional small card insert gives background information on the stamp
designs.
E282/1 Photocopy of the National Trust guidebook to Holmwood Common, 1972, 8pp
E282/2 Information leaflet for Holmwood Common including a map. National Trust
publication, 1985-1986, 4pp.
E282/3 Photocopy of a map of Holmwood Common, issued by the National Trust, scale 9
inches to mile, 1972.
E283 Photocopy of bank notes to the value of £1, and £2,1819, issued by Darking Bank
[sic]. 2 items. The Hampshire Chronicle of 27 Sep 1819 reported the failure of the
Dorking Bank “carried on for the last few months under the firm of Joseph Peters & Co.”
E284 Leaflet issued by the Mole Valley District Council regarding arrangements for the first
use of plastic sacks for domestic refuse, Apr 1983, 4pp.
E285 Photocopy of a programme for the 28th annual show of the Dorking Poultry Society
held at the Public Hall, Dorking, 1887, 12pp. Includes local advertisements.
E286 An emergency news sheet issued by the Dorking Advertiser during a dispute with the
Printers Union, 09 May 1980, 2pp.
E287 Information leaflet giving details of the replacement of gas mains in Dorking High
Street issued by Surrey County Council and South Eastern Gas, Mar 1982, 4pp.
Includes maps of gas mains in Dorking.
E288 Photocopy of a handbill advertising a lecture ‘On the distress in Ireland: its cause and remedy without coercion’ by Ernest Jones, Esquire, held at the Lecture Room, West Street, Dorking, 20 Aug 1863. Ernest Jones (1819-1869) was a poet and novelist.
E289 Photocopy of a handbill issued by the Leigh Prosecuting Association offering £10
reward for information relating to the theft of hens from a farm at Pixham Lane,
Dorking, 20 Aug 1863.
E290/1 Information leaflet referring to Juniper Hall Field Centre, Dorking, issued by the Field
Studies Council, 1995. 4pp. Includes brief history of Juniper Hall House and centre.
E290/2 Information leaflet referring to the history of Juniper Hall, written by John Sankey and
issued by the Field Studies Council, [c.1960s?] Includes illustrations. Condition: Foxing
marks.
E291 Small official handbook of the ‘Dorking Golf Club’ at Chart Park, Dorking,1967. Includes brief history of the club, description of the golf course with a map and details
of membership subscriptions and fees. Illustrated.
E292/1Copies of “Dorking Life” magazine: Vol. 1 nos 1-4, 6-9, 11-12, 1968 and Vol. II nos 1-2
and 6-7, 1969. 14 items. A free monthly magazine circulated in Dorking and the
surrounding villages and published by Longfield Publications of Godalming. The
content included local useful information and advertisements, items of general
interest and a few items of local historical interest
E292/2 Copies of “Dorking Life and Times” magazine, no 1, 1985, 28pp; and nos. 4-5 1986,
32pp. 3 items. A free quarterly magazine intended to provide “useful and helpful
information about the town and its environs, interesting facts, popular events and
local activities.”
E293 Copy of the magazine ‘Dorking Daylight’, No 7, Aug 1898, 4pp. A free magazine published monthly. The contents included items of general, national and local interest
together with local advertisements. Condition: torn and fragile
E294 Copy of ‘West Surrey Times ’ newspaper No 411, 15 Aug 1863, 4pp. The coverage included Dorking. Condition: very fragile and torn with foxing marks.
E295 Copy of the ‘Mid Surrey Mirror’ newspaper, 22 Nov 1879, 11pp. The coverage included Dorking .Condition: very fragile, torn with foxing marks.
E296 Christmas card for use by the chairman of Dorking Urban District Council and Mrs
Hurst, Dec 1954, 4pp. The front cover shows Dorking’s Coat of Arms which is described on the inside front cover. On the reverse of the card is a personal note
dated Mar 1974 by Frank V. Kenward, then chairman of the Council, concerning the
use of a new coat of arms. Condition: adhesive tape marks on top left hand corner.
E297 Programme for an organ recital held at the Royal Festival Hall by the London County
Council. Includes biographies and portraits of organists Ralph Downes, Arnold
Richardson, Susi Jeans, George Thalben-Ball and an organ composition ‘Three Preludes on Welsh Hymn Tunes’ by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 27 Mar 1954, 16pp.
E297/2-3 Booklet issued for the inauguration of the ‘Royal Festival Hall Organ’, 24 Mar 1959, 18pp. Includes history of the organ, its design and building.
E298 Souvenir programme for the Surrey Youth Festival of the Arts held to mark the
Queen's Silver Jubilee at Dorking Halls, 28 Nov to 02 Dec 1977, 35pp.
E299 Membership card for the ‘Cabin Thrift Club’ owned and used by B. Knight, 1956. Includes payments, withdrawals and rules of the club. The club is thought to have
operated in Westcott.
E300/1 Order of Service leaflet for a Friendly Societies' special service held at St Martin’s Parish Church, Dorking, 17 Jan 1932, 6pp; 29 Aug 1935, 4pp. Condition: Ferrous
marks in centre.
E300/2 Order of Service leaflet for a Remembrance Service organized by the British Legion at
St Martin’s Parish Church, Dorking, 11 Nov 1934, 2pp. E300/3 Order of service leaflet for a wedding ceremony between V K P and A E R at St
Martin’s Parish Church, Dorking, 29 Aug 1935, 4pp. The initials have been identified from the marriage registers as Albert Edward Robins, clergyman of Rothes Road,
Dorking and Vera Kathleen Pickford of St Paul’s Road, Dorking.E300/4
Leaflet setting out special forms of service in commemoration of King George V, to be
used in all churches in England on the day of the funeral, 1936, 8pp.
E300/5 Order of service leaflet used at a memorial service for King George V at Dorking Parish
Church, 28 Jan 1936, 2pp.
E300/6 Order of Service leaflet for Evensong held at Dorking Parish Church with music
conducted by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 24 May 1936, 7pp. Condition: Ferrous marks in
centre.
E301/1-2 Postcard sent to Attlee's 1 Nov 1871 (first type of postcard issued in England);
postcard sent to J&W Attlee October 1901
E302/1 Good Food & Drink Guide, issued by Dorking Rotary & Rotoract Clubs; 1994
E302/2 Good Food & Drink Guide, issued by Dorking Rotary & Rotoract Clubs; 1996-7
E303 Postcard sent to J Clift, South St., inviting him to a meeting to consider the propriety of
supporting the Local Authority in its endeavour to acquire the water undertaking;
E304/1-2 Photocopies of programmes for (1) A grand evening concert by "The Society
Entertainers" Reigate, 29 March 1921; (2) Ladies Festival of Dorking Lodge, Master -
W J Robins, 9 November 1927
E305 Church of England Temperence Society membership pledge in the name of Ivy
Spooner; 10 January 1916
E306 Memo from Ernest Palmer & Son, bakers and confectioners of Dorking, in original
envelope; 1906
E307 Memorial card for Henry Edward Miller, died 15 October 1872, aged 35
E308 Surplus sale notice, with prices, issued by Cheesman & Bromley, 4 & 103 High Street,
Dorking, 24 Jan - 9 Feb 1924
E309 Order of Service for a celebration of the life of Ronald Victor Shepperd, at St Michael's
Church, Mickleham, 6 Sept 1996
E310 Souvenir programme for the "18c cricket match" held on Cotmandene; 7 July 1996
E311 Information sheet issued by St Mary's Church, Pixham, for Heritage Open Days; 1996
E312 Official message from H M Queen Elizabeth to Mrs Kent thanking her for "opening her
door to strangers" during the 1939-45 war
E313 Membership card for the Junior Branch of the Dorking Conservative and Unionist
Association in the name of Ernest Goldman of 32a Church Street, Dorking, 1911, 3pp.
E314 Programme for the St Martin’s Day concert held at the Martineau Hall, Dorking, 04 Jul [c1980?], 3pp. Performers included the Dorking Singer’s Octet, the St Martin’s Choirboys, Allan Wilkinson and Ruth Dyson.
E315 Programmes for the Football Association’s Amateur Cup matches involving Dorking
teams, [c.1950?] – 1956. 2 itemsE315/1 Programme for the Football Association’s Amateur Cup match between Redhill and
Dorking held at the Memorial Sports Ground, Redhill, 23 Oct [c.1950?] Includes notes
on the clubs and local advertisements.
E315/2 Programme for the Surrey Senior Cup match between Croydon Amateurs Football
Club and Dorking held at the Croydon Sports Arena, Albert Road, South Norwood, 20
Oct 1956, 12pp. Includes results of the Surrey County Senior League, notes on the
clubs and local advertisements.
E316 Programmes for Speech Days held at Dorking County Grammar School, 03 Mar 1950;
09 Mar 1951; 16 May 1952; 12 Dec 1952; 17 Dec 1953, 5 Items. Includes lists of
awards and examination successes.
E317 Programme for the play ‘Baa, Baa Black Sheep’ performed by the Southern Railway Deepdene Players at Deepdene Hotel, Dorking, in aid of the St John Ambulance
Brigade, Dorking, Nursing Division, on 08, 09 and 15 Dec 1942, 3pp.
E318 Information leaflet for St Martin’s Church, Dorking produced by the Friends of St Martin’s, [c1980s-1990s?], 4pp. Includes short history of the church and its plan.
E319 Souvenir issue of the “Dorking Advertiser,” issued in Mar 1987 to celebrate the centenary of the paper’s first issue. The content includes many articles of an historical nature relating to events and happenings in the town over the previous one hundred
years. Illustrated with many contemporary photographs. Accompanying it is a reprint of
the original first issue of 1887. 2 items
E320 Magazines with the title ‘Festival News’ produced by Committee of the Leith Hill Musical Festival, and published twice a year, 1983-1991. The content Includes details
of concerts, soloists and obituaries. 12 items which include the following issues: Mar
1983; Nov 1983; Nov 1984; Mar 1985; Nov 1985; Mar 1986; Nov 1986; Feb 1987; Oct
1987; Mar 1988; Jan 1989; Jan 1991.
E321 A booklet produced by the Surrey branch of the Council for the Protection of Rural
England entitled ‘Stories of the Surrey Hills’, [c1990?], 35pp illustrated. Includes subjects such as Leith Hill Tower cake recipes and the story of Box Hill.
E322 Small autograph book belonging to Bertha Groombridge (b. c. 1903) of Dorking, 1918-
1919. Contains several coloured drawings, many of butterflies, by the artist and author
Denham Jordan, (1836-1920) of Dorking, also known as “Son of the Marshes”. Bertha Groombridge had married his nephew Robert in 1925.
E323 Programme for ‘Rose Marie’, a musical play, performed by the Members of the Dorking Dramatic and Operatic Society at Dorking Halls, Dorking, 22-25 Jan 1958,
15pp. Includes advertisements. Condition: Marks of adhesive tape.
E324 National Service grade registration card of Joseph I. Foster of 2 Junction Road,
Dorking, 18 Dec 1940. The registtration was based on medical classification for fitness
in military service during the second world war.
E325 Programmes for the annual Heritage Open Days, organised by the Dorking and District
Preservation Society, Sep 1996 - Sep 2008. 13 items. Includes programmes of events
and visits to properties for the Dorking and surrounding areas
E326 Photocopy of a programme for the Dorking Veteran Car Speed Trials and Hill Climb
organised by the Dorking and District Chamber of Commerce and the Veteran Car
Club at Denbies Lower Drive, Ranmore, 28 Jul 1951, 26pp. Includes notes on the
history of the veteran club, regulations and details of the event, list of competitors,
information on the veteran cars, and a map of the course.
E327 Order of Service leaflet used at the memorial service for Diana, Princess of Wales,
organised by Mole Valley District Council and held at St Martin’s Church, Dorking, 14 Sep 1997, 11pp.
E328 Programmes for concerts held at Dorking Halls, 1966-[c.1970?], 6 items including 2
cuttings of press reviews and 2 entrance tickets.
E328/1 Programme for a concert of the London Mozart Players, held at Dorking Halls,
Dorking, 05 Nov 1966, 16pp. The event was conducted by Harry Blech and featured
the soloist Alfredo Campoli.
E328/2 Programme for a concert of the London Mozart Players, held at Dorking Halls,
Dorking, 06 Apr 1968, 16pp. The event was conducted by Harry Blech and featured
the soloist Barry Tuckwell.
E328/3 Programme for a concert of the London Philharmonic Orchestra, held at Dorking Halls,
Dorking, 03 Oct 1970, 16pp. The event was conducted by Edo De Waart and featured
the soloist and pianist John Lill. Includes a cutting from an unidentifed newspaper with
a review of the concert, [c Oct 1970?].
E328/4 Programme for a concert of the London Symphony Orchestra, held at Dorking Halls,
Dorking, 07 Nov 1970, 14pp. The event was conducted by Andre Previn. Contains a
cutting from an unidentiifed newspaper with a review of the concert and two tickets
for the event, [c Nov 1970?].
E329 Small prospectus for the Dorking Investment and Permanent Benefit Building Society,
1933, 17pp. The society was in existence since at least 1889. It was re-named as
Dorking Building Society in 1986 and in 1982 became part of Eastbourne Mutual
Building Society.
E330 Small empty photographic album, (4.5 x 3ins) issued by F.C. Peebles, Photographic
Chemist, of 2 High Street, Dorking, [c1930?]. (4.5" x 3" app)
E331/1-2 Membership card for the Junior Branch of the Dorking Conservative and Unionist
Association in the name of Ernest Goldsmith of 32a Church Street, Dorking, 1911.
Order of service leaflet used at a service of remembrance and dedication by the
Holmbury St Mary branch of the British Legion, [c.late 1940s?] The location of the
service is not stated.
E332 Unused government issued motor fuel ration book for motor cars including tricycle
not exceeding 11000cc 1-9HP, unused, [c1970?], 14pp. Donated by Mr Peel of
Westcott in 1998. Fuel ration books were issued during the world oil crises in the
1970s.
E333
Information leaflet for the Dorking & District Museum, the Old Foundry, 62a, West
Street, Dorking, Surrey, produced by the Dorking & District Preservation Society,
[c1980?]. Includes description of exhibits with images.
E334File containing three Sunday School stamp albums containing specially made stamps
with a religious theme used to record attendances; together with a small card with a
religious picture and text belonging to Ivy Spooner of 5 Mint Gardens, Dorking, 1914-
29. 4 items. Ivy Spooner was the eldest child of Charlie & Rosine Spooner and was
born in 1908 at what was then Holtiers Tea Shop in Dorking High Street. For further
information about her life see R287.
E335 Monthly Programme for the Pavilion and Regent Cinemas in Dorking, Dec 1932, 12pp.
Includes local advertisements.
E336 Souvenir issue of the ‘Surrey Mirror’, commemorating the “Great Storm” of Oct 1987
and how it affected Surrey, 1987, 18pp. The file also contains a newspaper cutting
from the ‘Surrey Advertiser’, with an overview of the “Great Storm,” [c1987?]., 2
items.
E337 Information leaflet for the new Dorking library situated at Pippbrook House, produced
by the Surrey County Council, [c1980?], 6pp. Includes layout of rooms and guide to
books.
E338 Order of Service leaflet used for the blessing of 10 bells at St Martin’s Church, Dorking,
31 May 1998, 10pp. Includes information on the restoration of the bells and on the
millennium fund restoration project.
E339 Information sheets with the title ‘Westcott Village Association Footpath Walk’produced by the Westcott Village Association and published twice a year, May 1975 –Oct 1979. The content includes maps, guide to the footpath walk and description of
places of interest on routes. 11 items.
E340Information leaflet for the ‘Friends Meeting House’, South Street, Dorking, issued for
the Heritage Open Days, [c1990s?], 4pp. Includes information about the history of the
house, its plan and photographs. The Friends Meeting House has been used by the
Dorking Quakers since 1846 although their history goes back to 1702.
E341Leather album containing poetry, prose, autographs and coloured artwork belonging
to Bessie Harman Young, 1898, 39pp. Bessie Young (b. c.1884) was the daughter of
Henry and Bessie Young of Harrow Road West in Dorking, her father being a wine and
spirit merchant. Condition: fragile with missing spine.
E342 A booklet produced by the Dorking Urban District Council, entitled ‘Public Service Exhibition’, describing the work of the council and its departments 1964, 15pp. Includes list of councillors, information about committees and various council
departments.
E343 Information leaflet produced by the Surrey Amenity Council, entitled ‘Landscape of the Future’, discussing a landscape plan for Box Hill and the Vale of Mickleham and preservation of the landscape 2 Jun 1962, 8pp. The content was reprinted from the
Surrey Advertiser & County Times.
E344 A booklet produced by the Ministry of Land and Natural Resources and the Central
Office of Information, entitled ‘Common Land’, providing a brief guide to the 1965 Commons Registration Act, 1966, 14pp. Includes information about purpose of the act
and how the act will work. The Act provided for the registration of common land and of
town and village greens.
E345 Souvenir booklet issued for the 50th anniversary of the 17th Dorking (Westcott) Scout
Group, [c1973-1974?], 23pp. The content includes the history of the 17th Dorking
(Westcott) Scout Group and many photographs. The 17th Dorking (Westcott) Scout
Group was first registered in 1923.
E346Booklet recording the history of the Dorking Lodge of Freemasons, 1967, 35pp
illustrated. Issued to mark the centenary of Dorking Lodge No 1149 of the Province of
Surrey. The content includes a programme of the centenary celebrations and details of
the history of the lodge together with a list of founders, officers and masters.
E347 Annual planning information handbooks issued by Mole Valley District Council setting
out the Council’s policies and procedures on planning matters. Illustrated. 1978 and 1989 editions. 2 items.
E348 Information brochure for Garth House Nursing Home for the elderly, Tower Hill Road,
Dorking, 1998, 9pp. An insert at the back of the brochure contains leaflets on the
terms and conditions of residence, fee structure agreements and copies of certificates
showing that the home met various standards. 7 items.
E349 Menu card for a dinner and dance at Dorking Halls organised by Bond Air Services Ltd
to commemorate those who had taken part in the Berlin Airlift of 1948-1949, 02 Sep
1949, 7pp. Contains listings of Bond Air Services staff who took part in the operation
with signatures of those attending on the front and back covers. For related material
see: E195
E350 Newsletters published by the Middlesex & Surrey League for the Hard of Hearing.
No196, winter 1996; No1, spring 1999; No 2, summer 1999. 3 items
E351 Information leaflet produced by the Surrey Historic Buildings Trust, entitled ‘Surrey Homes, Traditional, Old and New’, 1999.
E352 Leaflet produced by Dorking Museum to coincide wirh an exhibition marking the 150th
anniversary of the Dorking railway.The first Redhill-Betchworth-Dorking railway line
opened in 1849.
E353 Two Information leaflets for the Dorking Swimming Centre, Reigate Road, Dorking,
issued in Jul 1998 and Jun 1999. Includes details of charges, opening hours and pool
programmes.
E354 Information leaflet entitled ‘The Story of the Garth’ by Patricia Bennett, produced to mark the fiftieth anniversary of Garth House Nursing Home, Jun 1999, 11pp. Includes
the history of Garth House illustrated with photographs. Garth House was built in the
late 1870s by Sir Arthur Cotton. In October 1949, Mr Cyril Beare FRCS became
director and founder of Garth Nursing Home Ltd. Mr Beare was a well known Dorking
resident. He came to Dorking in 1929 and joined a medical practice under Dr Cornish
at the Old House surgery in South Street. The leaflet was based on information
provided by Margaret Taylor nee Beare.
E355 Order of service leaflet for the laying up of an old standard and dedication of new, for
the Royal British Legion, Dorking Branch and Women’s Section, held at St Martin’s church, Dorking, 25 Jul 1999, 15pp. Dorking Branch was formed on the 1st July 1921
as the one of the first British Legion Branches in Surrey. Dorking Women’s Section was formed on the 14th of April 1925.
E356 Winston Churchill Memorial Appeal fund notice enclosed in an envelope, published by
the Winston Churchill Memorial Appeal, Charles Street, London, 1965. 2 items.
E357/1-5 Shopfitters' catalogues used at Degenhardt, South Street, Dorking; 1930s and 1950s
H1 List of Highway Surveyors for Dorking, 1775-1800 and extracts from surveyors'
S1303 Sale of Milton Court (1 page from catalogue): 1930ca: Mallaby-Deeley Sir H M.
S1304/1-2 Sale of Meadowbank Estate as building site: 1932. Cubitt: Hopgood John: Building
Land.
S1305 Park Copse - Sale of Burntwood and cottages in Punchbowl Lane: 1932. Campbell
Nigel L: Hope Lord Francis: Rosse William Earl of: Tarleton Alfred H: Coles Ernest H:
Brunning.
S1306/1-2 Chart Lane - Sale of Torthorwald (Glenwood): 1934. Roads.
S1307/1-2 Sale of Oakdale: 1935. Herries Baron: Norfolk Duke of: Kerr Ralph D: Hampton John
V H.
S1308/2 Church Street - Sale of Leslie Cottage: 1979.
S1309 Auction sale at Dorking Halls - Lot 45 Hubbard Clock: 1982. Clocks.
S1310 Ranmore Common - Sale of The Forts: 1983.
S1311 South Holmwood - Sale of The Dutch House: 1983: Lutyens Sir Edwin.
S1312 Coldharbour Lane - Sale of Milehouse Farm: 1984.
S1313 Parkgate Road - Sale of Nightingales: 1985.
S1314/1-2 Abinger Common - Sale of Old Gate Cottage: 1985.
S1315 Ranmore Common - Sale of St Barnabus Old School: 1985.
S1316 Rose Hill - Sale of No 8: 1987.
S1317 Horsham Road - Garth Lodge - Sale of The Gate House: 1988.
S1318 Pixham Lane - Sale of Purbrook House: 1984.
S1319/1-2 Tower Hill - Sale of 11 Denfield: 1988.
S1320/1-2 Tower Hill - Woodbank Cottage: 1988.
S1321/1-3 Sale of the Waterworks; Fountain Villa; etc.: 1848. Peters Henry: Caffyn Peter: Baker:
Fuller William: Water Works: Leslie Lady Mary: Sugden Mrs: Ceaton: Eives George:
Philps R: Stevens W: Carter Mrs: Johnson Mrs: Nichols John: Young Heathfield:
Blaker M: Rose Thomas: Payne Sarah: Tucker Abraham.
S1322 Sale particulars for a freehold house with shop, garden and premises “in the centre of the High Street, Dorking now occupied by Mr George Reynolds, chemist and druggist"
to be sold by auction, 12 Sep 1850, 4pp
S1323/1-6 High St - Sale shops; South St - Catsfields; Bond - Turnpike Road; etc: 1851.
Ernest Letts Sellick was born on 28 June 1879 and came to Dorking with his parents
when he was fourteen months old. He attended Brown's School at Westcott
SCS1 Poster advertising freehold land for building to be sold by auction by Mr Robins of
Warwick Street, Golden Square, London, 25 Mar 1816. The lots include a freehold
estate in South Street, Dorking; land adjoining the turnpike road to Horsham then used
as a timber yard in the occupation of Mr Stent; and materials of a house in South
Street, Dorking.
SCS2 Poster advertising the sale of livestock and farming equipment, bricks, tiles and
pottery, the effects of Joseph Peters, bankrupt of Dorking. The lots to be sold by
auction by Mr Gale of Reigate at Dorking and at Holmwood Pottery, Dec 1819. The
second lot appeared to have included equipment for a working pottery. References in
the London Gazette indicate that Joseph Peters was formerly a banker, the company
of Joseph Peters & Co being responsible for the Darking Bank which failed in the
same year.
SCS3 Poster for a sale by auction by James White, estate agent of Dorking at premises near
the Windmill, Holmwood Common, 19 Sep 1825. The lots inlcuded livestock and
meadow hay, the property of William Cooper, Junior. Notes of the sums raised for
individual lots have been inserted in ink.The file also contains an account of the
monies raised with the estate agent's and the printer's costs. 3 items. Condition:
SCS3/1 has some foxing marks with marks of adhesive tape on the reverse.
SCS4 File of records relating to the sale of the household furniture and effects of Mr Roberts
of Harrow Cottage, near the Harrow Turnpike Gate, Dorking, to be sold by auction by
James White, estate agent of Dorking, 24 Sep 1827. 4 items.
SCS4/1 Catalogue of the household furniture and effects of Mr Roberts of Harrow Cottage,
Dorking giving a detailed listing of the contents of each room, 1827. 8pp. The amounts
raised and the purchasers of each lot have been entered by hand.
SCS4/2-4 Accounts of sums raised and costs for the sale of the furniture and effects of the sale
of Harrow Cottage, Dorking, and a receipt for printing costs from the printer E Langley
of Dorking, 1827. 3 items. The last item incorporates an elaborate bill head for the
printer E. Langley.
SCS5/1-3 Poster advertising a sale by auction by Mr White in the Cattle Market, Dorking of carts,
carriages and farm equipment, 13 Dec 1827; with a list of individual lots, owners,
purchasers, sums raised and a receipt for printing costs issued by E. Langley, printer
of Dorking. 3 items. Condition: the poster is fragile and torn in places.
SCS6 Poster issued by Mr James White, estate agent of Dorking, for the letting by tender of
the property known as Harrow Lands, near to the Harrow Gate Turnpike Dorking, of
arable land, a barn and other buildings. The let was advertised for four years,
commencing from the previous Michaelmas. 14 Feb 1828.
Condition: fragile
SCS7 Large poster advertising a sale by auction by Mr White, estate agent of Dorking, of
three lots on Holmwood Common, Dorking, comprising freehold cottages and
tenements,16 Oct 1848. The tenants’ names and rents are included. Lot 1 of four cottages: tenants are William Watts, Ann New, John Davis, Joseph Marshall. Lot 2 of
two cottages: the tenants are William Moore and Widow Lawrence. Lot 3 of two
tenements: the tenants are Daniel Hamsher, Henry Packham. The poster has been
annotated with auctioneer’s notes.
SCS8/1 Large plan of freehold building land at Holmwood, Dorking, [c.mid to late 19th
century?] The plots included are situated between Buckingham Road, Norfolk Road,
The Turnpike Road and Warwick Road Holmwood. The plan was issued by White and
Sons, estate agents of Dorking, and Hart, Hart and Marten of Dorking. Condition:
fragile, tears on most creases.
SCS8/2 Photocopy of a plan of the Harrow Lands Estate, Dorking,1851. The plan shows the
sizes and names of the fields and the names of the surrounding landowners: Henry
Napper, Charles Denyer, Henry Thomas Hope. Partially duplicated in SCS/9(a) and
(b).
SCS9a Poster and specifications for the sale by auction by James White, estate agent of
Dorking, of the estate of Arthur Dendy, deceased, of Dorking, 20 Oct 1851. 21pp. The
31 lots include: cottages near Chart Lane Dorking; the Plough at Black Brook;
cottages on London Road Dorking; houses and shops on the High Street Dorking;
houses on West Street Dorking; cottages and houses in Westcott; houses, cottages
and pastureland on the south entrance to Dorking; cottages at Uswards and Bromhalls
Dorking; pastureland near the Harrow Turnpike Gate Dorking; the Harrow Lands
Dorking; houses and cottages in South Street Dorking (including Stapleton House);
pastureland on Boar Hill Dorking; Waterden Farm Coldharbour; Redfold, Parkland,
Fishfold, Pisley farms in Ockley and Oakwood; properties in Wisborough Green and
Adversane. The file includes plans of the 31 lots. Condition: very fragile. Photocopy at
SCS9b should be used instead.
SCS 9b Photocopy of poster and specifications for the sale by auction by James White, estate
agent of Dorking, of the estate of Arthur Dendy, deceased, of Dorking, 20 Oct 1851.
The original document at SCS9a is very fragile so this photocopy should be used in
preference.
SCS10 Plan of the freehold estate at Dorking purchased for distribution among the members
of the National Freehold Land Society, [c.1852?]. The plan shows lots along West
Street, Arundel Road, Vincent Lane, Howard Road and Vincent Walk Dorking. The
National Freehold Land Society was the more common name of the National
Permanent Mutual Benefit Society. It was founded in 1849 by, among others, Richard
Cobden, Samuel Morley and John Bright. Its purpose was to enable men of small
means to acquire freehold property, thereby gaining the vote. (Source: catalogue of
the National Archives)
SCS11 Large plan produced by the National Freehold Land Society showing plots of land
along Harrow Road, South Terrace and Tower Hill, Dorking, [c.1854?]. 3 items. Two
original documents with marking and amendments and a photocopy of a version wth
no markings as indicated.
SCS11a Photocopy of a version of SCS11 without any markings or amendments
SCS11b Original document with crossed lines shown through several of the lots.
SCS11c Original document with various hand written amendments.
SCS12/ Photocopy of a plan showing plots of land along Harrow Road West, Hampstead
Road, Coldharbour Road, Falkland Road and Horsham Road, Dorking. Issued by the
British Land Company Ltd of Moorgate Street, London, [c. mid to late 19th century?]
The lots were to be offered to members of the National Freehold Land Society and
others. 4pp.
SCS13 A plan showing plots of land between Coldharbour Road, Falkland Road and Horsham
Road, Dorking. Issued by the National Freehold Land Society, Moorgate Street,
London, 1855. Includes a photocopy of the original. 2 items. Condition: Fragile with
tears along the creases.
SCS14 Sale particulars of a freehold property on the Holmwood, Dorking, to be sold by
auction by James White, estate agent of Dorking. 13 Apr 1854. The property was
previously owned by Edward Swan, deceased. Five lots included an estate named as
Whitefields or Postern Gate, together with cottages, tenements and houses in
Holmwood, Betchetts Green, Holmwood Common and Chart Lane, Dorking. Tenants
of the properties were named as: George Gough, John Sayers, William Rose, George
Booker, George Edwards, William Knight and Henry Jupp. 4pp. Condition: light foxing
SCS15 Papers compiled by R F Philpott (Hon. Treasurer of Surrey Record Society and Parish
Clerk of Holmwood) relating to Holmwood windmill and the history of the Swan and
Bis(s)hop families, 1855-1953. 20 items. Holmwood windmill was
built in the 1760s and remained in the ownership of the Swan and Bis(s)hop families
until the 1860s. The windmill was later demolished in the 1870s.
SCS15 ctd The records include: sale particulars for Holmwood windmill with three additional
tenements in King’s Head Square, Dorking, all previously owned by Edward Swan (d.1845), 1855; manuscript extracts obtained from the court records of the manor of
Dorking during the late 18th and 19th centuries concerning the mill, its lands and
owners, particularly members of the Swan and Bis(s)hop families, [c.1950s?];
manuscript extracts from the minutes of Dorking Vestry relating to the Swan family of
Holmwood mill between 1760 and 1781, [c.1950?] and correspondence between R F
Philpott and Bernard Thistlethwaite, author of “The Bax Family,”published in 1930 by Headley Brothers regarding the relationship between the Swan and the Bax families,
1951.
SCS16 Plan of building land at Myrtle Road, Dorking for sale in 27 lots by Messrs Crow,
surveyors of Dorking. 1912. Condition: light foxing
SCS17 Plan of a portion of the Deepdene Estate, situated at Brockham, Betchworth and
Dorking, for sale by auction by Humbert and Flint, auctioneers of London. 1921.
Condition: some tears in creases.
SCS18 Sale of the Deepdene Estate. 1921: Note in box: in exhibit case.
SCS19 Particulars, plan and condition of sale of nos 60 and 61 West Street, Dorking, for sale
by auction by Messrs White and Sons, estate agents of Dorking, 5 Dec 1927. To be
sold by instruction of Mr F A Allatson. The particulars contain an historical note, which
states that the house occupies the greater part of the old Queen’s Arms, dating from the late 16th Century. 12 pp
SCS20/1 Illustrated sale particulars for the Grove and the Old Beehive, Dorking for sale by
auction by White and Sons, estate agents of Dorking, 28 Sep 1931. To be sold by
order of Andrew W Arnold and Miss Arnold. Contains an historical note on the origins
of the houses, Two copies, one with a manuscrpt note on the front cover stating that
the Grove was demolished in Sep 1933.
SCS20/2 Typescript letter from J E C Walker to Mr Sellick acknowledging the loan and return of
The Grove catalogue, 24 May 1955.
SCS21 Catalogue of the sale of the contents of Denbies Mansion, Dorking, to be sold by
auction by Cubitt and West, auctioneers of Dorking by directon of Lord Ashcombe, Jul
1952. .60pp.
SCS22/1 Catalogue for the sale of the livestock, dairy herd and farming equipment of Anstie
Grange and Anstiebury Farms, Holmwood, Dorking, to be sold at auction by Messrs
Crow, by direction of Captain L C Heath. 10 Sep 1952.
SCS22/2 Newspaper cutting giving notice of a tree preservation order for trees in Anstie
Grange, Holmwood. 10 Oct 1952
SCS23 Large poster for the sale of 48 – 51 Church Street, Dorking, to be sold by auction by Cubitt and West, auctioneers of Dorking. 27 Apr 1953.
Condition: some tears on creases and edges.
SCS24 Plans for the Deepdene Estate, Dorking, for sale by auction by Messrs Cubitt and
West, auctioneers of Dorking. Jun 1955. 5 items including the original envelope cover
and 4 separate plans. Plan 1 shows lots in Betchworth and Chart Lane, Dorking; Plan
2 shows lots along Punchbowl Lane, Dorking; Plan 3 shows lots between St Paul's
Road, South Terrace and Horsham Road, Dorking and Plan 4 shows lots along the
River Mole from Reigate Road, Dorking.
SCS25 Dorking to Horsham Turnpike - Sale of Bonds; & sale of property in Ewhurst: 1845.
Turnpike.
SCS25 Sale of Brookhurst (Mallquods) with declaration of purchase; & sale of bonds: 1845.
Longley James: Young Heathfield: Pullen Mrs Jane.
SCS26 Plan of lands and premises in the Vale of Mickleham for sale by James White, estate
agent of Dorking, 1850. The plan shows 4 lots between the River Mole and
Westhumble Street. Condition: some tears in creases.
SCS27 Sale notice and catalogue of household furniture, the effects of Thomas Cresswell of
Ockley, 26 May 1827. 2 copies. One contains aunctioneer's notes of lot prices and
purchasers. Condition: slight foxing, some tears on edges.
SCS28 Large poster for the sale of a cottage with stable and garden in Shere, to be sold by
auction by Mr J.White, estate agent of Dorking, 29 Apr 1848. Described as a copyhold
property in the manor of Shere Eborum.
SCS29 Sale particulars and plan for the freehold estate of the late John Cooke in Westcott to
be sold by auction by Mr E Butcher, 13 Jun 1876. 3 items
SCS29/1 Sale particulars of the freehold estate including several lots of freehold building land, a
house, five cottages,workshop, shed and stabling to be sold in 1 or 17 lots. Condition:
fragile, tears in creases.
SCS29/2 Plan showing lots 1-17. 2 copies. Condition: very fragile, tears in creases; adhesive
labels and tape on reverse.
SCS30 Sale particulars for the effects of Oakwood Hill Brickyard near Ockley to be sold by
auction by James White, estate agent of Dorking, 15 Jun 1827. 3 items.
SCS30/1 Sale notice and catalogue of sale for bricks, tiles, growing crops and other effects of
Oakwood Hill Brickyard. 2 copies, one with a handwritten note on the reverse: "Bricks,
tiles etc, Mr Westbrook, Oakwood Hill 15 Jun 1827." Conditon: very fragile.
SCS30/2 Account of James White regarding the sale of Oakwood Hill Brickyard, made out to Mr
Westbrook, 15 Jun 1827. 1p.
SCS31/1-2 Particulars for sale of livestock, agricultural implements and household furniture to be
sold by auction by Mr James White, estate agent of Dorking by direction of James
Tebbit of Potnell's Farm near Wotton Hatch, 11 Dec 1827. 2 items. Also includes
James White's account made out to James Tebbit, 11 Dec 1827.
SCS32 Poster of notice of sale and catalogue for crops and growing straw and tithes of corn
and straw from farms in and around Farleigh, 04 Aug 1828. 1p. Condition: slight
foxing.
SCS33/1-2 Plan on tracing paper of unidentified property in 'High Street' in unidentified place.
Surveyor: George Brown of Barnstable, Devon. 2 items including plan of the High
Street and plan of a portion of the street. [19th cent?]
SCS34 Priced catalogue of birds' eggs for sale issued by James Ellison of Steeton, Keighley,
Accommodation Lands Small Holdings and Cottages. (also S1121), 1921
SCS36 Sale of Pixham Mill House: 1922: Anson Admiral C E.
SCS37 Particulars, plans and conditions of sale of Folly Farm, The Holmwood, Dorking, for
sale by auction by A H Lyne and Co, estate agents of Dorking, by direction of Colonel
J B L Stilwell. 25 Sep 1922. 8pp, 1 illus; and fold out plan.The freehold estate includes
the farm house, farm buildings, 2 dwellings known as Bushy Croft Cottages and 87
acres of farm land.
SCS38 Particulars and conditions of sale of Stone House, Rose Hill, Dorking, for sale by
auction by A H Lyne and Co, auctioneers of Dorking. 16 Jun 1924. 4pp; 1 illus.
SCS39 Particulars, plans and conditions of sale of Holmwood Park, Holmwood Corner,
Dorking, for sale by auction by Brodie, Timbs and Ford, auctioneers of London, by
instruction of the executors of J B Nichols, deceased. 2 Jul 1929. 18pp (pp 9-12 are
loose); fold-out plan.
The freehold residential and agricultural estate, includes the house and gardens,
Holmwood Park Farm, the farm buildings, 129 acres of farm land, Holmwood Cottage,
Grandon Lodge, Ross Cottage, Grandon Cottages. The tenants were Mrs G F Rutter,
Mr T Tickner, Mr Renville.
SCS40 Particulars, plans and conditions of sale of Folly Farm, South Holmwood, Dorking, for
sale by auction by White and Sons, estate agents of Dorking. 15 Jun 1950. 12pp; 5
illus.
The freehold residential and agricultural estate included the farm house, the Bailiff’s house, Bushey Croft Cottages, farm buildings and 77 acres of farm land. The vendors
were Robert Thomas Brammall and Kathleen Brammall.
SCS41 Particulars for the sale by auction of Anstie Grange Estate, Holmwood, Dorking, by
Weller, Son and Grinsted, auctioneers of Cranleigh. 28 Jul 1952. 22pp; 6 illus; fold-out
plan. 2 copies. The property included Anstie Grange house and gardens, 2
smallholdings, cottages, the dairy farm known as Anstie Grange Farm, a mixed farm
known as Anstiebury Farm and 202 acres of farm land. The tenants were Mr R T
Meech, Mr H A Andrews, Mrs Bovill, Mr Taylor, and Mr Hill. The previous vendor of the
land, under a contract dated 26 May 1952, is Captain Leopold Cuthbert Heath. One
copy includes manuscript notes and amendments. It also includes a typescript loose
insert of 4pp supplementing or amending the printed particulars. An unidentified
newspaper cutting, dated 1 Aug 1952, describing the sale is pasted on the inside front
cover of this copy.
SCS42 Sale particulars and plans for the sale of the remaining parts of the Deepdene Estate,
Dorking, for sale by auction by Cubitt and West, auctioneers of Dorking, by order of the
Metropolitan Railway Company Ltd and Ortem Estates Ltd. 20 Jun 1955. 5 items
including four numbered plans and an Illustrated catalogue, listing 59 lots in Brockham
Green, Dorking, Betchworth, North Holmwood, Holmwood, and including properties
and plots in Castle Gardens Dorkin; South Terrace, Dorking; St Pauls Road, Dorking;
Punchbowl Lane, Dorking, and Betchworth Golf Course including the ruins of
Betchworth Castle, of a total of about 576 acres, 1955. 26pp.
SCS43 Plans, particulars and conditions of sale for The Three Tuns, High Street, Dorking, for
sale by auction by Charles Osenton and Co, auctioneers of Guildford, by order of
Friary Holroyd and Healy’s Breweries Ltd of Guildford. 4 Jul 1960. 8 pp including detailed plan of the High Street Dorking, with the names of shops and plan of property
.
SCS44 Particulars and conditions of sale of Woodside, Holmwood, Dorking, to be sold by
auction by White and Sons, estate agents of Dorking, by instructions of Misses E and
M Webber. 12 Sep 1960. 4pp.
SCS45 Particulars and conditions of sale of Brookwood Corner, Holmwood, Dorking, for sale
by auction by White and Sons, estate agents of Dorking, by order of the executors of B
W A Watney, deceased, 1961. 8pp, a plan of the estate is lightly affixed to the inside
back cover. The small agricultural property, in the parishes of Capel and Ockley,
consists of the house and gardens, farm buildings, 3 cottages in Moorhurst Lane,
Jersey Farm Cottages and 92 acres of farm land.
SCS47 Sale particulars for Dorking Methodist Church site, South Street, Dorking for sale by
tender by Crow, Watkin and Watkin, auctioneers and estate agents of Dorking, Dec
1973, 9pp with site plan.
SCS48 Sale particulars of Mizbrooks (formerly Misbrooks) Farm, Capel for sale by auction by
Crow, Watkin and Watkin, auctioneers and estate agents of Dorking, 19 Jun 1974,
8pp, 4 illus.The property comprises the house and outbuildings and 10.5 acres. Map
of site loosely affixed to inside front cover.
SCS49 Illustrated sale particulars with plan of Camilla Lacey, Box Hill, Dorking, for sale by
auction by Knight, Frank and Rutley, auctioneers of London by direction of H A Van
Nievelt, 23 Nov 1922, 12pp with fold-out plan. The property comprises the freehold
estate including the mansion, gardens, cottages, stud farm buildings, riding school,
parkland and woodland comprising over 80 acres. Camilla Lacey was the home of the
eighteenth century novelist Fanny Burney.
SCS50 Sale particulars for Fredley, Mickleham, for sale by auction by Nightingale,Page and
Bennett, auctioneers of Kingston-on-Thames, by direction of Surrey County Council,
28 Sep 1931, 14pp with fold out plan. The property comprises the house, lodge,
outbuildings and grounds of 20 acres together with Fredley Cottage, farm buildings,
meadow and woodland of 15.75 acres.
Condition: pages are loose; ferrous stains in the centre.
SCS51 Illustrated sale particulars for Camilla Lacey, (recently known as Leladene),
Mickleham, for sale by auction by Messrs Knight, Frank and Rutley, auctioneers of
London on behalf of the executors of the late Victor E. Freeman, 21 Jan 1932, 20pp
with fold out plan.The property comprised the mansion, lodge, riding school, grounds,
farm and farm building, totalling 80 acres and was the former home of the eighteenth
century novelist Fanny Burney. Condition: some loose pages.
SCS52 Illustrated sale particulars for Newdigate Place Estate, Newdigate, for sale by auction
by Knight, Frank and Rutley, auctioneers of London, 24 Jun 1954, 18pp with plan. The
estate, included Newdigate Place, Home Farm, Cidermill Farm, Boothland Farm and
other cottages and lodges, with fields and woodland totalling 512 acres. Some prices
are noted in pencil.
SCS53 Plan entitled ‘A reduced plan of an estate called Berry Hill in the parish of Dorking in the county of Surrey’. 1811The plan of Bury Hill has inset plans of: Ansty Farm, Damphurst Farm, Lands called
Rushet let with Shambles Farm, a strip in Mickelham Common Field abutting the River
Mole, and a small plot of unidentified land at the junction of 3 roads. The plan carries
the legend: W Leonard, delin. The plots are numbered but there is no key or book of
reference. The plan has a manuscript pencilled note on the reverse: From M A Bray,
The Manor House, Shire, 1927
Condition: fragile
SCS54 Sale particulars for Bury Hill Estate, Dorking, for sale by auction by Charles Osenton,
auctioneers of Guildford, 23 Jul 1952, 3 items including 2 plans. The estate includes
includes Westlees Farm, Chadhurst Farm, the Home Farm, Old Bury Hill Gardens and
land, cottages in Milton Street Westcott, other houses and cottages in Westcott, Nower
Lodge, Dorking and Stone Lodge, Holmwood.
36pp. Some prices are noted in pencil.
SCS55 Illustrated sale particulars of the outlying portions of the Wotton Estate in the parishes
of Wotton and Abinger, for sale by auction by King and Chasemore, land agents of
Horsham,1922, 53pp including 3 plans. The estate comprises residences and lands in
Walliswood, Mayes Green, Forest Green, Ockley, Holmbury St Mary, Wotton
Common, Abinger Bottom and Abinger Common, including Waterland Farm, Goster
Wood, Upfolds Farm, Leyland Farm, Lemons Farm and Paddington Farm and Leith
Hill Tower.
SCS56 Sale particulars for the Sussex portion of the Broadwood Estate, Kingsfold, for sale by
auction by Messrs Crow, chartered surveyors of Dorking, on the instruction of Captain
Evelyn Broadwood, 6 Oct 1955, 26pp; 5 illus; fold out plan; map affixed to inside front
cover. Some manuscript notes.
The estate comprises 7 dairy and stock farms, woodlands and 2 cottages, totalling 814
acres. It includes Stone Farm, Warnham, Denne Farm, Ockley and Warnham,
O.SC.256/1 Survey of the Manor of Dorking with Capel made by William Forster in 1649 and
copied in 1753 by Joseph Connor: typescript transcript partially indexed (original
Surrey Record Centre, Woking)
SC.C Correspondence selected for preservation by Ernest Sellick and Mr R F Philpott on
account of their local history contents, 1931-1973. 2 folders.
SC.C/1 Letters relating to the proposed museum at Dorking and the donation of items for
display together with lists of committee members of the Dorking and District Museum
Committee, 1944-1960. 6 items. SC.C/1/5 mentions especially the record and
photograph collection of Ernest Lets Sellick (d.1960) A committee for the formation of
a Museum was set up just after the war and active collecting then started, although a
permanent home in the old Dorking Foundry buildings in West Street was not found
until 1974.
SC.C/2 Lists of paintings and sketches loaned for exhibitions. [c. 1930?] 4 items
Includes lists of paintings loaned for an exhibition at the Red Lion, Dorking, an
exhibition of Dorking scenes by the Surrey Anti-Litter League and the paintings and
sketches belonging to Mr G Gardiner. The ownership of most of these items is not
stated.
SC.C/3Lists of parcels of documents from the 17th to the 19th centuries collected by Ernest
Sellick. [c 1950?] 3 items. Itemised lists of deeds, wills, indentures, manorial rolls and
bills of sale. A large number of the records gathered by Ernest Sellick were donated to
the National Archives, the Surrey Record Office and Dorking Museum; this listing does
not describe where these documents were ultimately deposited.
SC.C/4
Documents relating to Ernest Sellick's deposit of the Philps papers in Surrey Record
Office, 1950, 3 items. Includes correspondence between Ernest Sellick and the Surrey
Record Office and a listing describing 32 deeds for the sale and lease of properties in
and around Dorking between 1617 and 1861 with other documents including
indentures and wills from 1824 to 1864. The Philps family were originally yeomen in
the 16th century and later became tradesmen in the Dorking area. The papers, relating
mostly to family property were passed to Ernest Sellick by Miss Philps, the last
surviving member of her family . (Source: Surrey History Centre catalogue)
SC.C/5 Correspondence between E L Sellick, the Surrey Record Office and the Surrey
Archaeological Society concerning the books, papers and notes accumulated by Dr
Wilfred Hooper (d. 1950) in preparation for writing a History of Dorking, 1950 – 1951. 15 items.
SC.C/6 Correspondence and notes regarding the return of books and other material borrowed
by the late Dr Wilfred Hooper (d.1950) from various people including Ernest Sellick
and St Martin's Church in Dorking, 1951. 8 items.
SC.C/6/1 consists of notes and extracts from an original vestry minute book in the 18th
century, possibly for an article on vestry minute books. The parish is not stated but
names given in part of the entry identify it as St Martin’s Parish Church, Dorking.
SC.C/7 Letter from the historian H E Malden to Mr Down, possibly W J Down, Clerk to the
Dorking Magistrates and member of the solicitors' firm of Down, Scott and Down,
suggesting material for a speech. It is possible that the speech was intended for the
Shrove Tuesday Supper; topics suggested inlcuded pancakes, salted herrings as a
Lent food and the changing road and traffic conditions in Dorking, 16 Feb 1931.
SC.C/8 Correspondence with Howard J Chaldecott, 1931-1932, 6 items. Howard J Chaldecott
(b.1854) was a solicitor and a member of the Local Board (which later became Dorking
Urban District Council)
SC.C/8/1 Letter including a comment from Mr Chaldecott on a recent local interpretation of the
Licencing Act 1872., 13 Feb 1931.
SC.C/8/2 Letter from Howard Chaldecott referring briefly to Dorking Rural Sanitary Authority of
which he was a member 1886-88; 1931.
SC.C/8/3 Letter from Howard Chaldecott which refers to a book of newspaper cuttings of
incidents during his Chairmanship of the Council in the 1890s which he had sent to
Ernest Sellick, 09 Nov 1931. The letter also refers to the results of local elections and
the defeat of Chuter Ede, a future Home Secretary in the Attlee government, and a
former pupil of Dorking High School, where he expresses the opinion "that nothing
delighted me more than the defeat ... of Chuter Ede, whom I consider the most
poisonous member of a pestilential authority."
SC.C/8/4 Note in the hand of Howard Chaldecott with an extract from the Surrey Standard of
1860 relating to the appointment of H J Hope (d.1863) to the chairmanship of the
Dorking Bench. The reverse details the names of those who succeeded him in the
chairmanship, c.1931, 2pp
SC.C/8/5 Typescript letter from Howard J Chaldecott to A H Lyne referring to Mr Lyne's "address
on old Dorking." He corrects inaccuracies and gives additional information about the
Archway at the entrance to Rose Hill, the pest house, the site of the fair stalls,
Chequers Inn and Mason's shop, Dec 1931, 2pp.
SC.C/8/6 Typescript letter from Howard J Chaldecott to A H Lyne about the history of Rose Hill
House, 04 Jan 1932, 2pp. The letter also mentions Chaldecott's role, and that of his
father and grandfather as trustees of the Dorking Charities and of the Cotmandene
Almshouses. He also mentions his weekly task as a younger man of giving the
inmates of the Almshouses their weekly payments.
SC.C/9 Letter from Henry C Lee Steere of Jayes Park, Ockley, lord of the manor of Ockley and
Chairman of the Dorking Magistrates to Ernest Sellick, possibly referring to the content
of a memorial or article, 20 Mar 1927, 1p.
SC.C/10 Correspondence and note about Peter Labilliere, 1934, 2 items. Major Peter Labilliere
(1725-1780) was a Dorking eccentric who was buried upside down on Box Hill.
SC.C/10/1 Letter from Eric Bligh of the Vintage Book Shop, Dorking to Ernest Sellick about his
work compiling information on the life of Peter Labilliere, 09 Dec 1934
SC.C/10/2 Cutting taken from a local newpspaer of a letter from Eric Bligh requesting information
or anecdotes about Major Peter Lebilliere, 30 nov 1934.
SC.C/11 Typescript letter from Greville Poke of Everybody's, Fleet Street, London to Mr Donald
McMorran, 02 Feb 1943, 2pp. The letter discusses a possible article involving the
Minister for Town and Country Planning, Mr Morrison about Deepdene House, Box Hill
or Leith Hill. 'Everybody's' was a journal that started in 1913 under the name of the
Competitor's Jouranl and eventually merged with John Bull in 1959. Source:
http://www.magforum.com/general_weekly_magazines.html#eve. Accessed Oct 2105.
SC.C/12 Typescript letter from the historian Dr W Hooper to Ernest Sellick about the origins of
the place names: Westhumble, Camilla Lacey, and the Fox and Hounds inn now the
Burford Bridge Hotel, 16 Nov 1948, 1p.
SC.C/13 Letter from C A Calvert of Beare Green to Ernest Sellick including an anecdote relating
to Betchworth Castle, 12 Dec 1950, 2pp.
SC.C/14 Letter from Gordon Clark, probably Mr C S Gordon Clark, a previous county councillor,
to Ernest Sellick with a brief mention of a public meeting about Boxhill, 20 Mar 1950,
2pp.
SC.C/15 Typescript letter from the Clerk of Surrey County Council to Ernest Sellick,
acknowledging the good wishes sent on his appointment as Clerk, 22 Mar 1951, 1p.
SC.C/16 Letter of acknowledgement of condolences on the death of C S Gordon Clark from Mrs
Helen Gordon Clark to Ernest Sellick, 23 Jul 1951, 1p.
SC.C/17 Postcard sent to Ernest Sellick and signed by Ralph Vaughan Williams, 12 May 1951.
The autograph text of the card reads: "Thank you very much for your kind sympathy,"
and probably relates to the death of Vaughan William's first wife Adeline, who died in
the first half of the same year.
SC.C/18 Correspondence between Ernest Sellick and Marylebone Cricket Club relating to an
early painting of Dorking showing a game of cricket on Cotmandene then in the
possession of the MCC, 1952-1953, 11 items.
SC.C/19 Correspondence realting to Westhumble caves and chalk mine, 1933-1953. 4 items.
SC.C/19/1 Letter from Archibald Gordon Pollock of Mickleham to Ernest Sellick in which he
mentions a local tradition that the chalk pit in the Rector’s meadow provided the chalk for the church in Westhumble, 09 May 1933
SC.C/19/2 Letter from Arthur Bonner, Hon Treasurer of the Surrey Archaeological Society, to
Ernest Sellick, about the sketch he had provided of the Chapel Lane Chalk Mines, 08
Aug 1933, 2pp; Typescript.
SC.C19/3Pencil sketch of cave near Chapel Farm probably drawn by Ernest Selick, May 1933.
SC.C19/4 Typescript letter from a Chief Inspector of Surrey Constabulary at Guildford,
acknowledging and returning Sellick’s sketch and correspondence relating to the caves at Westhumble, which had been borrowed in connection with a recent rescue of
a young man who had been trapped there, 08 Apr 1953, 1p.
SC.C.20Correspondence about St Martin’s closed churchyard, Dorking, including extracts of the orders in council of 1855 to discontinue burials. 1950 - 1954. 7 items
SC.C.20/1Typescript copy of an extract from a Privy Council order of 21 Nov 1855 referring to
the discontinuance of burials and the postponement of the discontinuance as applied
to the parish churchyard of Dorking, from 1 Nov 1855 to 15 Dec 1855. [c. 1950 ], 1p.
SC.C.20/2 Typescript copy of an extract from a Privy Council order of 08 Feb 1855 referring to the
discontinuance of burials in the churchyard and burial grounds of the Parish church,
Dorking, the Wesleyan Chapel Dorking and the West Street Chapel Dorking. [c. 1950]
1p.
SC.C.20/3 Typescript copy of letter from F G Sutherland, Clerk of the Council, Dorking Urban
District Council to Rev K D Evans, St Martin’s Parish Church, Dorking confirming the Council’s annual contribution towards the maintenance of the churchyard. 6 May 1954, 1p.
SC.C.20/4 Unsigned draft of a letter, on behalf of St Martin’s Parochial Council, requesting that Dorking Urban District Council undertake levelling work in the churchyard, May 1954,
2pp. Manuscript.
SC.C/21 Letter from L S Emms of Tower Hill, Dorking to Ernest Sellick referring to an article
written by Ernest Sellick in the Dorking Advertiser (unspecified). It includes mention of
an inscription, of the date 1828 and the name Stedman, on a stone in the tower. This
was probably the tower known as Dendy’s Tower or Dendy’s Folly or Prospect Tower. May 1954
SC.C/22 Correspondence about the Fuller family and The Rookery at Westcott, the house
where they lived during the eighteenth century, 1954. 3 items
SC.C/22/1 Typescript copy of a letter from Major L M Kenyon-Fuller, of Darlington, to the Clerk of
Dorking Urban District Council, requesting information on his ancestors, the Fuller
family, and of The Rookery at Westcott, 02 Jun 1954, 2pp. The letter includes brief
details of the family already known to the author.
SC.C/22/2 Letter from the Clerk of the Dorking Urban District Council to E L Sellick, enclosing
Major Kenyon-Fuller’s letter, described in SC.C/37/1, and giving additional information on the Rookery, 08 June 1954, 1p.
SC.C/22/3 Manuscript notes in the hand of Ernest Sellick, on the Rookery and the Fuller family.
[1954?] 1p
SC.C/23 Correspondence and other items relating to the will of William de Arundel, Rector of
Mickleham Church during the 13th century, 1954, 12 items. The will was written in
1294 and proved in the following year and the original is now in the National Archives
(catalogue ref: E 327/771). Most of the items are letters either from Raymond Jennings
of Dorking or the archaeologist O G S Crawford of Southampton, in response to Ernest
Sellick’s request for the location or a copy of the will. The file also includes a copy of part of the original will and a transcription and translation of a charter or letter of
attorney of William de Arundel of 22 Ed I (1293/4) which refers to land holdings in
Southampton.
SC.C/24Correspondence from K G Farries of Coulsdon requesting information on a windmill at
Dorking known as the Popper or Pupper mill located near Sondes Place, 1954-1955, 3
items. This was in preparation for the book written jointly by K G Farries and M T
Mason, “The Windmills of Surrey and Inner London,” and published by Charles Skilton
in 1966. Sellick’s response revealed little detailed knowledge of it.
SC.C/25 Correspondence relating to Daniel Defoe and his connection with Dorking in response
to E L Sellick’s article 'The View of Dorking,' published in the Surrey Archaeological Collections, Vol 54, p142-143. 1956, 7 items
SC.C/25/1 Manuscript letter from F Bastian of Ashtead to E L Sellick, describing Daniel Defoe’s connections as a boy and young man to Dorking and the possible location of the
school that he attended. F Bastian published an article Daniel Defoe and the Dorking
District in the Surrey Archaeological Collections, 1957 Vol 55, p.41-64, 30 Mar 1956,
5pp.
SC.C/25/2Manuscript letter from Florence Marsh of Dorking, to E L Sellick, commenting on the
possible connection between the Marsh family and Daniel Defoe, 06 Apr 1956, 2pp.
SC.C/25/3 Letter from Florence Marsh to E L Sellick, including her memories of the custom of
Shrove Tuesday football in Dorking during the late 19th century, 19 Apr 1956.
SC.C/25/4 Letter from F Bastian to E L Sellick, acknowledging Mrs Marsh’s letters and suggesting it was unlikely that her family was the same as that resident in Dorking in the 17th
century, 30 Apr 1956, 2pp.
SC.C/25/5 Letter from Florence Marsh to E L Sellick, commenting on and accompanying a
genealogical chart [not deposited] of the Marsh family, 05 May 1956, 4pp.
SC.C/25/6 Manuscript letter from F Bastion to E L Sellick, acknowledging Mrs Marsh’s genealogical chart, but suggesting that a connection between Daniel Defoe and this
branch of the Marsh family was unlikely. 24 May 1956., 2pp.
SC.C/26 Correspondence relating to the one-hand clock at Betchworth House. 1958.
2 items.
SC.C/26/1Letter from [A. Nisseaman?] to the Surrey Record Society, requesting information
about the One-Hand clock in the turret of Betchworth House. 7 Jul 1958
SC.C/26/2 Letter from [A. Nisseaman?] to Mr Philpott about the Betchworth House clock. The
author of the letter comments on the poor state of the clock and dates it to mid 18th
Century. He also describes the one-hand clocks at Clandon Park and at the Whitgift
Foundation, Croydon. 14 Aug 1958, 5pp.
SC.C/27 Correspondence with F C Wakeford of Brixham, Devon relating to the history of the
Wakeford family, of Denbies and Shere in the 17th and 18th centuries, 1958. 3 items.
The Wakeford family were at one time owners of Denbies and in 1754 William
Wakeford purchased the manor of Shere Eboracum.
SC.C/28 Letter to R F Philpott of Dorking from Ronald F Newman of Littlehampton, Sussex
relating to the sculptor Louis Francois Roubiliac, (1695- and the Gilliam family of
Dorking, masons, with additional enclosures containing extracts from local
newspapers and other publications, 1962. 7 items. . Roubiliac was a famous sculptor,
with commissions for the Vauxhall Gardens and Westminster Abbey; one of his early
works was commissioned by Jonathan Tyers, owner of Vauxhall Gardens, for a temple
at his estate of Denbies
SC.C/28/1 Typescript letter from Ronald F Newman, Littlehampton, to Mr Philpott, referring to a
published History of the Stilwell family of Dorking, 28 Apr 1962. 1p. Typescript
SC.C/28/2 Typescript copies of extracts from the Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser,
September 1947, reporting Dr W Hooper’s discovery from the Dorking parish registers of the previously unknown marriage of Louis Francois Roubiliac in 1742, [1962?]
SC.C/28/3
Typescript extract from the Times Literary Supplement of 13 Sep 1947, being a letter
from the biographer of Roubiliac, Katharine A Esdaile, recording Dr Wilfrid Hooper’s discovery in the Dorking parish register of his marriage to Catherine Smart, [1962?]
SC.C/28/4
Typescript extract from Rupert Gunnis's 'Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-
1851,'published by Odhams Press, 1953, referring to the sculptor William Atkins and
his servant Joseph Gilliam in 1761,[1962?]
SC.C/28/5
Typescript extract from Rupert Gunnis: Dictionary of British Sculptors 1660-1851,
published by Odhams Press in 1953 referring to the sculptor John Gilliam, 1776-1798.
1953
SC.C/28/6Typescript extract from the Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser of 21 Jul 1950 relating
to the Gilliam family of monumental masons. 1950
SC.C/29
Correspondence between Susie Jeans and R F Philpott of Dorking relating to the
birthplace and date of birth of the 18th Century musician John Marsh, 1968, 3
items.including an extract of an entry referring to John Marsh from C Sainsbury: A
Dictionary of Musicians Vol II London: 1827, 2nd edn, pp118 - 9 May 1962
SC.C/30
Correspondence from Peter O W Barker of Copenhagen, to Mrs Meakins of Dorking
and to Mr R F Philpott of Dorking, relating to the history of Dorking North Railway
Station,(now known as Dorking Station) electrification of the lines and signal boxes.
1968 - 1970 6 items
SC.C/31 Copy of a letter from Major Michael Crichton Stuart, Keeper of Falkland Palace,,
Falkland, Fife (the recipient is not named) relating to the use of the Coat of Arms and
the motto of the Royal Burgh of Falkland. The writer suggests that the location and
place names of Falkland Arms and Falkland Road in Dorking are more likely to have
been derived from Viscount Falkland of the Cary family, an English family of royalists
ennobled by James VI and I in 1620. 9 Aug 1973, 2pp.
SC.E/1/1 Unidentified newspaper cutting headed ‘18th Century Dorking. An old review of the town and district.’ The body of the article is an extract from The Gentleman’s Magazine of May 1763. [20th Century?],1p.
SC.E/1/2 Booklet entitled ‘How to cure and prevent small-pox’, by Charles Rose. Published by F Pitman, London. Printed by C Rowe, Printer, Dorking,1896,12pp. Manuscript notes on
the front cover.
SC.E/1/3 Pamphlet headed ‘unrevised proof’ and entitled ‘Recent works in the Urban District of Dorking’, by S S Gettings, engineer and surveyor to the Dorking Urban District Council. It contains the paper ‘Mickleham by-pass’ by W P Robinson, county engineer of Surrey,1937, 16pp. The papers were prepared for a meeting of the South-Eastern
District of the Institution of Municipal and County Engineers at Dorking, 12 Jun 1937.
SC.E/1/4 Booklet entitled 'Dorking By-Pass with an aditional map[1929?],' 2 items.
The booklet provides details and illustrations of the alternative routes for the proposed
By-Pass, named as the Deepdene route and the Western or ‘Nower’ route. The author is not stated but the wording indicates that the booklet was produced by a pressure
group opposed to the Deepdene route. The date of Nov 1929, is inscribed in pencil on
the front cover. Printeed by Rowe’s of Dorking.16pp; 19 illus. The map shows the proposed Nower route, 1p.
Condition: all the pages are loose.
SC.E/1/5 Membership leaflet for Dorking and Leith Hill District Preservation Society, Feb 1932,
1p., folded.
SC.E/1/6 Pamphlet entitled The Fire Service College, published by the Home Office and the
Scottish Home and Health Department,1951; 3rd reprint Dec 1967. 4pp.
The booklet has an historical note on the founding of the Fire Service College, which
later became the Fire Service Staff College and was situated at Wotton House, the
former home of the Evelyn family in Wotton between 1951 and 1981 when the College
was transfered to Moreton in the Marsh, Gloucs. There are also brief notes on the
history and architecture of Wotton House.
SC.E/1/7 Handbook of the Old Dorkinian Association,1968, 32pp. The booklet contains a brief
history of Dorking schools, written by R S Scraggs, lists of the Association’s members and officers and of school activities during 1967. The Association was an alumni
organisation for former pupils of the then Dorking County Grammar School which in
1976 merged with the neighbouring Mowbray Secondary School to become a
comprehensive known as the Ashcombe School.
SC.E/1/8 Leaflet published by Capel Parish Church entitled 'Our Village of Capel,' [c 1960?]
providing information about the churches, clubs, institutions and other recreational
activities in Capel.
SC.E/1/9 Published copy of the periodical: the 'Official Circular of the Rural District Councils
Association,' Vol XLII no 11, pp. 566-623, Dec 1936. 57pp. Pp 594-496 report on the
first meeting of the Surrey County Branch of the Association, 20 Oct 1936.
SC.E/1/10 Typescript entitled ''Notes on Archaeological First Aid,' prepared by Surrey
Archaeological Society, Wimbledon. Jan 1945, 4pp. The notes were written by S S
Freres, Hon Secretary, Post War Planning Committee, for use by observers of sites
where archaeological discoveries may result from enemy action or activities of
reconstruction or industrial exploitation. Some manuscript corrections.
Condition: Punched hole in top left corner.
SC.E/1/11 Typescript entitled 'Notes for the Guidance of Regional Groups,' prepared by the
executive committee at the request of the Council for British Archaeology. [c.1945],
5pp.. Endorsed on reverse of last page: S.A.S, notes from Frere. Condition: slight
foxing
SC.E/1/12 Page entitled: Field Clue, [c. 1960?], 1p. A page of archaeological specimen
drawings.
SC.E/1/13 Copy of a printed circular letter to members of the Surrey Archaeological Society,
Guildford. [c. 1960], 1p. The letter invites members to contribute to a register of
interests.
SC.E/1/14 Records relating to an exhibition of Surrey records, accompanying a meeting,
arranged by the Surrey County Council in furtherance of the aims and objects of the
National Register of Archives, at Surbiton Assembly Rooms on 19 Nov 1949. 1949. 7
items
SC.E/1/15 Catalogue for an exhibition of source material relating to the history of education in
Surrey, held at the Gipsy Hill Training College, Kingston-upon-Thames and prepared
by the Surrey Educational Research Association, 4 JuL 1953, 28pp.
SC.E/1/16 Typescript page advertising the work of Surrey Record Society,1954. 1p.
SC.E/1/17 Typescript catalogue headed 'Some recent accessions to the Surrey Record Office. An
exhibition arranged on the occasion of the 51st annual meeting of the Surrey Record
Society. 14 May 1964, 2pp.
SC.E/1/18 Booklet entitled ‘A brief guide for local historians in Surrey,’ issued by the Surrey Local History Council, Guildford. 1967. 15pp
SC.E/1/19 Leaflet entitled ‘Conservation in Surrey,’ issued by Surrey County Council, July 1968. 1 sheet folded. The booklet contains a statement of policy and a provisional list of
conservation areas.
SC.E/1/20 Booklet entitled 'Open Spaces in Surrey,' issued by Surrey County Council,1969. 1
sheet folded. Contains a list of open spaces and a map.
SC.E/1/21 Typescript containing a report of a visit to Dorking by the Conservation Committee of
Surrey Archaeological Association. 21 Jul 1971, 2pp. The report briefly comments on
buildings of historical interest threatened with demolition in connection with a proposed
relief road in Dorking and the associated Comprehensive Development Area. It lists 35
buildings in the Comprehensive Development Area in Dorking considered worthy of
preservation.
SC.E/1/22 Leaflet entitled ‘Zeppelins: Insurance against personal injury,’ Issued by the London Guarantee and Accident Company Ltd [c. 1915] 2 items including a loose form listing
the benefits and the premiums of the insurance.
SC.E/1/23 Large government issued poster promoting the Food Hoarding Order, 11 Apr 1921.
The poster warns against excessive purchasing of food.
SC.E/1/24 Unused rent book. Part of The Rent Restriction Act, 1933, is printed on the inside front
cover. 8pp
SC.E/1/25 Catalogue of the Exhibition of illuminated royal portraits from the King’s Bench Plea Rolls, issued to commemorate the centenary of the building of the Public Record
Office, 1851 – 1951, 24 May 1951, 5pp.
SC.E/1/26 Typescript issued by the Standing Conference for Local History entitled ‘Protection of Ancient Monuments and Buildings,’ [c. 1953], 5pp. Contains advice for local groups on preserving ancient monuments and buildings.
SC.E/1/27 Leaflet issued by the Office of Population Censuses on the 1971 census.2 items
SC.E/1/28 Lake’s Weekly Programme of Local Excursions,' July 1910, 16pp. A booklet listing excursions and local advertisements for Falmouth, Cornwall. Published by J H Lake
and Co, Falmouth.
SC.E/1/29 Published guide to Yarmouth Castle, Isle of Wight produced for the Ministry of Works:
Ancient Monuments and Historic Buildings, 1958, 16pp.
SC.E/2/1Invitation card from a Mr Clift to dinner at the Dorking Coffee Palace, 11 Dec 1880.
SC.E/2/2 Postcard addressed to Private E L Sellick of Dorking, inviting him to the Volunteer
Review at Horse Guards in London, 08 Jul 1899
SC.E/2/3 Invitation card issued by the Chairman and members of Surrey County Council inviting
the Clerk of Dorking and Horley Rural District Council to the laying of the foundation
stone of St Helier Hospital at Carshalton by HM Queen Mary, 26 May 1938.
SC.E/2/4 File containing records of a luncheon given by the Lord Lieutenancy at County Hall in
Kingston-upon-Thames to mark the retirement of Lord Ashcombe as Lord Lieutenant,
1939. 3 items. They include an invitation card addressed to the Clerk of Dorking and
Horley Rural District Council; a seating plan and a menu card. Henry Cubitt, 2nd Baron
Ashcombe (1867-1947), who lived at Denbies in Dorking, served as Lord Lieutenant
from 1905-1938.
SC.E/2/5 Christmas greeting card, with humorous text, from Lucy and Frank Whitworth,
Leylands, Wotton. Dec 1946 .
SC.E/2/6 Invitation card from the National Trust to a ceremony marking the handing over to the
Trust of Holmwood Common by Surrey County Council, Dorking Urban District Council
and Dorking and Horley Rural District Council, 20 Sep 1955. A map of the Common
and the surrounding area is on the reverse.
SC.E/2/7 Manuscript page listing the subscribers to a presentation made to E L Sellick by the
officers and men of the Dorking Division of Surrey Constabulary on the occasion of his
marriage, Jul 1910, 1p.
SC.E/2/8 Letter from F W Doubleday of Wyngate House, South Street, Dorking requesting
contributions for a testimonial for Superintendent George Boon on his retirement from
Surrey Constabulary after 37 years of service, 08 Feb 1912, 1p.
SC.E/2/9 Circular typescript letter from the Vicar and Chairman of St Paul’s School Managers requesting contributions to a presentation fund for the headmaster, Mr W J Wareham,
on the occasion of his retirement, [c.1969?], 1p. The letter describes the career of Mr
Wareham, his contribution to school sports and to St Paul’s Athletics Club.
SC.E/2/10 Records relating to the memorial service held at Dorking Parish Church on 04 Jan
1901 for Colonel Lord William Beresford, V.C. (d. 30 Dec. 1900) of Dorking. 3 items.
The records include a four page order of service leaflet for the memorial service, 1901;
a manuscript page showing the order of the funeral cortege, [c.1900]; and a copy of a
photograph of Lord Beresford by W. Usherwood of Dorking published in the
supplement to the Surrey Times of 04 Jan 1901, 1p.
SC.E/2/11 Order of service leaflet for the funeral of William John Down, (d. 22 Jul 1936) at St
Martin’s Church, Dorking. 25 Jul 1936. A solicitor by occupation, his last address was at Claremont, Rose Hill, Dorking. [Source: 1911 census for Dorking and National
Probate indexes)
SC.E/2/12 Order of service leaflet for the funeral of Alfred Smith, the Town Clerk of Reigate at
Reigate Parish Church age 91 years, 31 Mar 1943.4pp. [Funeral reported in Surrey
Mirror 09 Apr 1943.]
SC.E/2/13 Order of service leaflet for the funeral of William Archibald Calvert, (1868-1943),
farmer of Ockley Court at St Margaret’s Church, Ockley.29 Jul 1943, 4pp.
SC.E/2/14 Order of service leaflet for the funeral of Tom Walwin Broom (1871-1944), of Sondes
Place Farm, Dorking at St Martin’s Church, Dorking. 17 Mar 1944.
SC.E/2/15 A cutting from an unidentified newspaper with an obituary for Canon Edward Arthur
Down, curate of St John the Divine, Kennington (d. 22 Mar 1949) with an order of
service leaflet for his funeral at St Martin's Church, Dorking on 26 Mar 1949. 2 items.
His last address was at the Cottage, Rose Hill, Dorking. (National probate indexes)
SC.E/2/16 Order of service leaflet for the funeral of Clifford James Ivery, (23 Sep 1885-12 Nov
1954) at St Martin’s Church, Dorking. 16 Nov 1954. 4pp. A retired accounts clerk of Fourways, Reigate Road, Dorking. (Source: national probate indexes).
SC.E/2/17 Records relating to the death of Francis Patton Down, solicitor, (known as Frank
Down), of the Cottage, Rose Hill, Dorking, (b.10 Mar 1876, d.12 Mar 1955), 3 items.
These include the order of service leaflet for his funeral at St Martin’s Church, Dorking on 16 Mar 1955, 4pp; a cutting from an unidentified newspaper with a notice of his
death; and a cutting from the ‘Dorking and Leatherhead Advertiser’ containing an obituary, Mar 1955.
SC.E/2/18 Order of service leaflet for the funeral of Archibald Carter, (19 Aug 1875-4 Mar 1957)
at St John the Baptist Church, Capel. 9 Mar 1957, 8pp.
SC.E/2/19 Order of service leaflet for the memorial service held for Harry Laker Moore, the
proprietor of Rowe's printing works in South Street, Dorking (d.28 Apr 1957), at St
Martin’s Church, Dorking. 01 May 1957. 4pp. See also E9 and H3
SC.E/3/1 Handbook and programme of the Dorking Torchlight Society,1892, 12pp.
Lists the committee and members of the society and describes the programme for the
processions, order of procession, bonfire and tableaux for Bonfire Night. Includes local
advertisements. Condition: extensive foxing.
SC.E/3/2 Booklet containing catalogue of the ‘Great Gift Sale of the Dorking and District Red Cross Week’, held at the Public Hall, Dorking, on 18 and 19 June 1917, 58pp. Includes local advertisements; lists the donated items and their donors and describes other
events taking place during Red Cross Week.
SC.E/3/3 Programme of events for Dorking Peace Celebration,19 Jul 1919, 12pp.
SC.E/3/4 Order of service for the unveiling and dedication of the Dorking War Memorial to the
Fallen. 17 Jul 1921, 12pp. Includes the Roll of Honour, listing the names inscribed on
the monument.
SC.E/3/5 Souvenir programme for the Conservative Demonstration and fete on the Nower,
Dorking. Organised by the Reigate Division of the Conservative and Unionist
Association. 20 Sep 1922, 8pp. Includes photographs of the President: Mr H C Lee
Steere and the Chairman, Captain Robert E Neale, and others. Includes local
advertisements.
SC.E/3/6 Souvenir programme for the Medieval Village Fayre held at the Drill Hall, Dorking, 24
and 25 Jun 1925, 32pp. Contains an historical note by H E M[alden] on old Dorking
markets and fairs, 2 photographs of St Martin’s Church by J W Moorhouse and a reproduction of an engraving of Dorking parish church described as: Exterior, South
and East, between 1837 and 1869, Nave and Tower of 1837, Medieval church. Also
includes local advertisements The Fayre was organised to raise £1,000 to pay off debt
on the Caretaker’s new cottage, opposite St Martin’s Church and for the proposed new Committee Rooms
SC.E/3/7 Catalogue of the gift sale for Dorking Hospital Extension Appeal Fund held at the Drill
Hall, Dorking, 9 Jun 1926, 20pp. Contains some manuscript notes of prices.Condition:
some foxing; middle pages loose.
SC.E/3/8 Programme for the Dorking and District Hospital Carnival,1932, 63pp.
Includes articles on the history of Dorking, the Dorking Caves, Leith Hill Tower and
some short stories. Also includes local advertisements and two reproductions of
paintings of old Dorking High Street.
SC.E/3/9 Souvenir programme of the opening of the new Head Post Office on the corner of High
Street and Ansell Road, Dorking, 03 Aug 1932, 16pp.The programme includes a
description of the post office, the telephone exchange and the garage,an historical
note on the Dorking post office and the programme of the opening ceremony.
SC.E/3/10 Records relating to the inauguration of the house ‘Burford’ by the London and Home Counties Joint Electricity Authority, 04 Jul 1936. 4 items. The property was formerly
Burford Lodge and was previously owned by John Eckersall, George Barclay M.P., Sir
J.J. Trevor Lawrence and others’ The items include an illustrated booklet giving information on the history of the property and how the electricity authority proposed to
use it,by H. Chuter Ede MP, the chairman of the authority, 15pp; an invitation card to
attend the event from J. Chuter Ede to Mr and Mrs E L Sellick; and an order of
proceedings for the event, 4pp.
SC.E/3/11 Entry form and competition rules used for a 'History-Mystery' competiton at Dorking
Hospital Fete, 12 Jul 1939, 1p. The competition was based on the names of Dorking
shops and buildings.
SC.E/3/12 Order of service booklet for the consecration of a burial ground in the Diocese of
Winchester. Published by S.P.C.K., London. [c. 1948,] 8pp. A mnauscript note on the
front cover indicates that the Bishop of Guildford consecrated an additonal part of
Dorking Cemetery, Reigate Road on the 20 Oct 1948.
SC.E/3/13 Pamphlet containing the menu, toast list and a list of artistes for the centenary dinner
and concert at the White Horse Hotel, Dorking for the Ancient Order of Foresters’ Court of Good Intent, (Dorking), 30 Jun 1950, 4pp.
SC.E/3/14 Catalogue of the fifth annual exhibition of the Dorking Arts and Crafts Club, held at the
Dorking Halls, Thursday 19 Oct 1950, 8pp.
SC.E/3/15 Competition rules, notes and questionnaire for senior Boy Scouts and Rangers,
[c.1952?], 10pp. Mostly of local interest, the answers are supplied with notes of
competing patrol scores on an additional slip of paper.
SC.E/3/16 An invitation card and programme of music for a reception given by the High Sheriff of
Surrey, Capt. E H J Broadwood, at Lyne House, Capel, 27 Jul 1957. 2 items. The
programme has an historical note on Lyne House and its association with the
Broadwood family, 8pp. The invitation card is addressed to Mr and Mrs R F Philpott.
SC.E/3/17 Typescript giving an account of a visit to Betchworth House by the Betchworth Society
on 12 May 1964, 3pp. Lists the notable contents, furniture and pictures in the different
rooms of the house.
SC.E/3/18 Typescript giving the order of parade with an historical note of the County review and
inspection of St John Ambulance at Dorking, 08 Jun 1969, 1p folded.
SC.E/3/19 Poster advertising ‘The Battle of Dorking, a centenary lecture’ by Paul Bethell, at the Martineau Hall, Dorking Halls, Monday 17 May 1971. Published in 1871 ‘The Battle of Dorking’ was a fictional account by George Tomkyns Chesney of an imaginary invasion of Britain by a German speaking army of an unnamed country.
SC.E/3/20 Booklet setting out the order of service for the service held at Guildford Cathedral in
celebration of the centenary of the granting of the Charter of English Municipal Liberty
under the Municipal Corporations Act 1835, 8pp; with a circular letter correcting an
error in the first issue of the form and order of service,15 Oct 1935, 1p.
SC.E/3/21 Booklet giving a programme of events for the celebrations to mark the 700th
anniversary of the renewal of the first charter to the Borough of Guildford by Henry III,
1957, 16pp.
SC.E/3/22 Programme for the presentation of the Honorary Freedom of the Borough of Reigate to
Arthur Windsor-Spice, Deputy Mayor and Alderman of Reigate, 28 Jun 1947, 4pp.
SC.E/3/23 Programme for the British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, London. 7 Nov 1953, 8pp.
SC.E/4/1 Programme for a concert given by the choir of the Dorking United Temperance
Association at the Public Hall, Dorking. 28 Apr 1879. 1p folded.
SC.E/4/2 Programme for the 14th Annual Festival of the Dorking Band of Hope, at the Lecture
Hall, Junction Road, Dorking. 17 Feb 1880. 1p folded.
SC.E/4/3 Programme for a concert at the Dorking Baptist Chapel, in aid of the Chapel’s building fund, 20 Apr 1880.1p, folded. Condition: fragile.
SC.E/4/4-5 Two programmes for the North Holmwood Schools’ Penny Readings, 09 Feb and 24 Nov 1881,1p folded. Penny readings were entertainments of music and readings for
the admission fee of one penny.
SC.E/4/6 Programme for the Wotton and Abinger Institute’s entertainment of readings and music, 21 Nov 1881.
SC.E/4/7 Programme for the United Young Men’s Bible Class readings and music at the West Street School Rooms, Dorking. 1 Dec 1881, 1p folded. A manuscript note of the name
‘Miss Challacombe’ is written on the front cover.
SC.E/4/8 A programme and book of words for an evening concert as part of the Christmas
Musical Festival held at the West Street Schoolrooms, Dorking. 12 Jan 1882, 2 items.
The book of words gives the words of the musical items performed.
SC.E/4/9 Programme for a musical entertainment, held at the Parish Church Room, Dorking
under the auspices of the Dorking branch of the Church of England Temperance
Society, 01 May 1882. With 2 duplicate copies
SC.E/4/10 Programme for a concert at Dorking Baptist Chapel, Junction Road, Dorking in aid of
the Sunday School Extension Fund, 05 Apr 1883. Fragile and in poor condition.
SC.E/4/11 Programme for an original comedy “Married in Haste”, by Henry J Byron at Dorking Public Hall, on 29 and 30 October 1885. A manuscript note of the name ‘Mrs Eade’ is written on the front cover
SC.E/4/12 Programme for an entertainment given by the children of the Dorking British School, at
West Street Schoolroom, Dorking. 14 Dec 1888.
SC.E/4/13 Programme for a smoking concert held at the Red Lion Assembly Rooms, Dorking, 02
April, [c. 1895]. Although the year is not stated a report of the performance in the
Dorking Advertiser of Sat 06 Apr 1889 indicates that it took place on Tues 02 April
1889. The committee of the Dorking Smoking Concerts is listed. Condition: fragile.
SC.E/4/14 Records relating to a performance given by Dorking Comedy Company of “The Magistrate,” a farce by A W Pinero at the Public Halls, Dorking on 04 and 05 May 1908 in aid of funds for the Lads Club. 3 items including a handbill advertising the
performances, a programme and a notice of the replacement of a member of the cast
due to ill health.
SC.E/4/15 Programme for “Merrie England”, a comic opera by Basil Hood and Edward German, performed by the Leatherhead and District Amateur Dramatic and Operatic Society,
26, 27, 28, 29 January 1910 at the Victoria Hall, Leatherhead. Jan 1910.
SC.E/4/16 Programme for a performance by the IT’S IT concert party at the Electric Theatre, South Street, Dorking. 24 Aug 1918.
with book
SC.87
Music and entertainment: The Pageant of Abinger; notes E M Forster; music Ralph
Vaughan Williams [see book SC.87]; 1934
SC.E/4/17/1 Illustrated programme for “England’s Pleasant Land”, a pageant play written by E M Forster, music directed by R Vaughan Williams, produced by Tom Harrison, presented
by the Leith Hill and District Preservation Society and performed at Milton Court,
Westcott on the 9th,14th and 16 July 1938, 24pp.
Also at: E59(a); R780/4/2/2.
SC.E/4/17/2 Invitation card to a lecture on “The Preservation of the Countryside”, given by George L Pepler at Dorking Halls 02 Nov 1938.
SC.E/4/17/3 Membership Application form for the Dorking and Leith Hill District Preservation
Society, [c.1930s?] 2pp.
SC.E/4/18 Programme and book of words for a concert by the Croydon Philharmonic Society and
the London Symphony Orchestra , presented to Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams on the
occasion of his 75th birthday, at Dorking Halls,11 Oct 1947, 12pp. Cover photograph
of R Vaughan Williams.
SC.E4/19 Programme of an orchestral concert of the works of Vaughan Williams by the London
Symphony Orchestra, held at Dorking Halls, 09 Nov 1949, 14pp. Conductors: Ralph
Vaughan Williams and William Cole. The programme states that “this performance is given by friends of the Leith Hill Music Festival to Dr Ralph Vaughan Williams O.M. as
an expression of their affection and gratitude”. Cover photograph of R Vaughan Williams.
SC.E/4/20/1 Programme for the production of A W Pinero's "The Magistrate," by the Westcott
Players, [1951?]. A handwritten note of the date, 23 Feb 1951 has been added at the
bottom of the front cover.
SC.E/4/20/2 Letter addressed to Mr Sellick from Norman Touche of Broomfield, Westcott
concerning the 1908 production of Pinero's "The Magistrate" at Dorking, 03 Mar 1951.
1p. See SC.E/4/14.
SC.E/4/21 Programme for recitals held at St Martin’s Church, Dorking on 04,10, 11 and 18 Nov 1951 to celebrate the re-opening of the organ, 8pp. Includes photographs of the clergy,
choir, organists and servers of the church. Condition; some loose pages.
SC.E/4/21(ii-iii) These items were not catalogued and withdrawn for an exhibition in 1998.
SC.E/4/22 Programme for a garden party with music given by the Worshipful Company of
Musicians at Lyne House near Capel, 03 Jul 1954, 4pp. Brief information on Lyne
House, the home of the Master of the Company, Capt Evelyn Broadwood is given on
p.4. Also includes an invitation card for the event addressed to Mr & Mrs R F Philpott.
2 items.
SC.E/4/23 Poster for a perfornance of J.Stainer's "The Crucifixion" at St Paul's Church, Dorking
by St Paul's Church Choir, 30 Mar 1969.
SC.E/4/24 Envelope containing a letter from John Lunn of Sheffield addressed to Mr R F Philpott
of Dorking and enclosing a photograph of Ralph Vaughan Williams, 16 Apr 1969. 2
items.The letter mentions an anecdote of Mrs Vaughan Williams concerning the roof of
Dorking Drill Hall, and the photograph shows Vaughan Williams conducting at the Drill
Hall, Dorking, [c.1930s?]
SC.E/4/25 Leaflet publicising a performance of J S Bach's Passion according to St Matthew at
Dorking Halls, 26 Feb 1972, 4pp. This was part of the Leith Hill Musical Festival.
Summaries of other future performances are also given on p.2.
SC.E/5/1 “Booklet issued during the Dorking celebrations for Queen Victoria’s Golden Jubilee, containing a report, a statement of accounts and list of subscribers. Printed by C.
Rowe, 1887, 20pp. The report includes a description of the celebrations. Condition:
Fragile, light foxing, front and back cover loose. Duplicated at R479.
SC.E/5/2 Booklet containing a programme for the Dorking celebrations of Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee on 22 Jun 1897. Includes local advertisements. Printed and
published by W G Booker, High Street, Dorking.
SC.E/5/3 Blank sheet of paper with the printed heading of “he Queen’s Reign 1837 – 1897. H Edward Miller, Secretary. 2 Wathen Road, Dorking. 1897. 1p. Folded.
SC.E/5/4 Poster giving notice of a resolution by Dorking Urban District Council to hold 02
February 1901 as a day of mourning for Queen Victoria (d. 22 Jan 1901). Printed by R
J Clark, printer, High Street, Dorking. 28 Jan 1901. 1 sheet. Condition: light foxing.
SC.E/5/5 Programme for the celebrations held in Dorking to mark the coronation of Edward VII,
09 Aug 1902. 4pp.
SC.E/5/6 Programme for celebrations organised by Dorking Urban District Council to mark the
Silver Jubilee of George V, May 1935. Includes local advertisements and a short
article by the Dorking solicitor Howard Chaldecott, providing his memories of the
Queen’s Jubilee of 1887 and the Diamond Jubilee of 1897, and a list of the chief events in Dorking during the reign of King George V, 1910 – 1935. 48pp.
SC.E/5/7 Order of service booklet for an open air service of thanksgiving held at the Nower,
Dorking on 12 May 1935 to mark the Silver Jubilee of King George V and at which
Ralph Vaughan William conducted the hymns, 4pp.
SC.E/5/8 Programme for the Dorking celebrations marking the coronation of George VI and
Queen Elizabeth, May 1937, 48pp. Includes local advertisements.
SC.E/5/9 Records relating to the service of commemoration for King George VI held in Dorking
in 1952, 2 items. Includes a booklet giving the form of service to be used in churches
throughout England to mark his funeral held at Windsor on the 15 Feb 1952, published
by Eyre and Spottiswood, 1952, 4pp; and a sheet of hymns used for the Dorking
service at St Martin’s Church,1952, 2pp.
SC.E/5/10 Programme proposed by the Dorking Coronation Committee to celebrate the
coronation of Elizabeth II,1953, 4pp,
SC.E/5/11 Programme of Dorking Coronation celebrations, taking place on 31 May and 2 Jun
1953, 30pp.
SC.E/5/12 Guildford: Coronation Souvenir Programme for ERII 2.6.53
SC.E/5/13-15 Items relating to national royal events
SC.E/5/16 Booklet decribing the Jubilee Stamp Room, at the ‘Rising Sun’, North Bersted, Bognor, Sussex. [c. 1898]. 4pp. Includes a brief description of rooms at the Deepdene,
Dorking, covered with English-woven silk, made from designs prepared by Lily,
Duchess of Marlborough.
SC.E/5/17-23 Items relating to national royal events
SC.E/6/1 Programme of the seventh annual swimming competition for children attending the
Dorking Elementary Public Schools, held at the Swimming Bath and sponsored by
Dorking Urban District Council, 28 Sep 1910,12pp.
SC.E/6/2-3 Programmes for Dorking High School 21st and 24th annual athletic sports held at the
cricket ground, Pixham, 26 May 1926 and 17 Jul 1929. 2 items.
SC.E/6/4 Programme for Dorking High School for Boys’ Speech Day, at the Lecture Hall, Dorking, 30 Oct 1928.
SC.E/6/5 Programme for the formal opening of Dorking County School, published by Surrey
Education Committee,19 Dec 1931, 4pp.
SC.E/6/6 Menu leaflet for the Old Dorkinian Association's 10th annual dinner, at the White Horse
Hotel, Dorking, 17 Oct 1953, 4pp. The occasion included a presentation to Mr C W
Goffin on his retirement from Dorking County Grammar School.
SC.E/7/1 Programme of events for Dorking Amateur Athletic Sports held on the Cricket Ground,
Pixham Lane, Dorking, 05 Aug 1895. Includes local advertisements.
24pp.
SC.E/7/2 Booklet issued with Army Orders entitled Cyclist Drill 1897. HMSO London. 1897
30pp. Fragile .
SC.E/7/3 Programme of the Dorking Gymnasium's grand assault-at-arms, held at the Public
Hall, Dorking. 16 Feb 1898, 4pp.
SC.E/7/4 Annual report and balance sheet of the Dorking Gymnasium, for the season 1906-
1907, Dec 1907, 4pp. The report notes that the Gymnasium, which was the oldest
recreational society in Dorking, having been in existence since 1858, closed during
1907 due to lack of support.
SC.E/7/5 Programme for Dorking Swimming Bath Company's "Grand swimming entertainment,"
being a list of events for Dorking swimming sports. 12 Sep 1900, 8pp. Condition: some
manuscript notes in pencil.
SC.E/7/6-7 Dorking and District Amateur Athletic Club programmes for Annual Sports Meetings
held at Pixham,1928 and1929. 2 items each of 24pp. Includes local advertisements.
SC.E/7/8 Official handbook of the Dorking Golf Club Ltd at Chart Park, Dorking. [c.1938?]
Includes local advertisements. 24pp.illus. Contains a history of the club,club rules, and
golfing hints by Henry Cotton.
SC.E/8/1 Laminated photograph of a banknote issued by the Reigate and Dorking Bank for the
sum of five pounds. [early 19th century?]. Formed in 1808 the Reigate Bank later
opened a branch in Dorking. It changed its name to the Reigate and Dorking Bank
around 1827 , issuing its own notes until the business failed in 1850.
SC.E/8/2 Booklet advertising Rowe’s Printers and Stationers of 71 South Street Dorking, issued with the title "Over 100 years in business in Dorking." [c mid 19th Century?]
10pp. 1 illus.
SC.E/8/3 Deepdene Hotel illustrated brochure; 20pp; n.d. 1920s
SC.E/8/4 Records relating to Dorking Trades Exhibition, held at Dorking Halls 10-15th Oct.
1932, 2 items. The exhibition was intended to promote local business.
SC.E/8/4/1 Booklet listing the exhibitors, with many descriptive advertisements of the local
businesses, 1932, 36pp. The cover design is a copy of the Town’s Poster.
SC.E/8/4/2 Flyer for Rowe’s Printing Works, South Street, Dorking, 1932.
SC.E/8/5 Dorking Trades Exhibition: held at the Dorking Halls; programme booklet (32pp);
Newdigate Brickworks booklet (8pp); Newdigate Garden Ornaments price list; Ernest
Tea and Coffee Specialist advert.; 1935
SC.E/8/6 The Kings Arms advertisement card; 1952
SC.H/1 Recollections: Mrs Copus (a child when last Shrove Tuesday Football Game was
played; grandmother kitchen maid to Lady Hope; n.d.
SC.H/2 Recollctions: Anon, lived next to Wheatsheaf Inn, High Street, grandfather married
Elizabeth Attlee; n.d.
SC.H/3 Recollections: Miss Philps; includes High Street, Butter Hill and South Street; 1944
SC.H/4 Recollections: E L Sellick; Dorking in 1890s,
SC.H/5
SC.H/6 Notes by Sellick (n.d. c1948): Dorking Public Hall Co Ltd; Dorking Villa Building Co;
Chart Lane Institutes and High Schools; etc
SC.H/7 Dendy's Tower, Prospect Tower, Tower Hill: note on sale 1851
SC.H/8 Note on Dorking Omnibus Co and earlier buses
SC.H/9 Parliamentary representation, national government: Redistribution of Seats Act 1885 -
note re the creation of the Reigate Division and list of members of parliament 1886-
1951
SC.H/10 Population Statistics: rough notes of population figures for Dorking Urban area from
census returns 1801-1948
SC.H/11/1-5 Shrove Tuesday Football: includes notes (4pp), photograph of "the last football day in
SC.R/9/1 The Dorking Swimming Bath Club: Rules, n.d. (2 copies)
SC.R/9/2-5 The Dorking Swimming Bath Club: 2nd - 4th Annual Reports and Balance Sheets with
lists of donors to the prize fund; 1905-8
SC.R/10/1 The Dorking Swimming Club: Rules n.d.
SC.R/10/2 The Dorking Swimming Club: Rules and rules for the Half-mile Challange Cup
Competition, n.d. (2 copies)
SC.R/10/4 The Dorking Swimming Club: Balance sheet for 1903 (2 copies)
SC.R/10/5 The Dorking Swimming Club: Balance sheet for 1904 (2 copies)
SC.R/10/6-10 The Dorking Swimming Club: Reports and Balance Sheets for 1905-9 (2 copies of
each)
SC.R/10/11-13 The Dorking Swimming Club: Reports and balance sheets for 1910-12, with winners
of Challange Cup recorded (2 copies of each)
SC.R/10/14 The Dorking Swimming Club: Covering letter from Hon. Sec. with 1912 report etc.
SC.R/10/15-17 The Dorking Swimming Club: Reports and balance sheets for 1913, 1914 1919, with
winners of Challange Cup recorded (2 copies of each)
SC.R/10/18 The Dorking Swimming Club: Circular letter enclosing the accounts to date and
asking for donation towards deficit; 1920
SC.R/10/19 The Dorking Swimming Club: Report and Balance sheet for 1920 with winners of
Challange Cup recorded (2 copies)
SC.R/10/20 The Dorking Swimming Club: List of members and new members, 1912
SC.R/10/21 The Dorking Swimming Club: Programme of Annual Sports at Castle Mill, pencilled
note of winners; 1912
SC.R/10/22 The Dorking Swimming Club: Circular letter announcing the Annual Sports with entry
form, 1913
SC.R/10/23 The Dorking Swimming Club: Programme of Annual Sports at Castle Mill, 1913
SC.R/10/24 The Dorking Swimming Club: Sheet of headed letter paper, n.d.
SC.R/11/1-2 Dorking Town Hall and Market House Company: Prospectus 1847 and form of
application for shares n.d.
SC.R/12/1 Dorking Villa Building Company: Specimen share certificate, 18 - -
SC.R/12/2-7 Dorking Villa Building Company: Notices of meetings, reports and statements of half
year accounts, 1937, 1942-45
SC.R/12/8-15 Dorking Villa Building Company: Papers relating to the voluntary liquidation of the
company, 1945-46
SC.R/12/16 Dorking Villa Building Company: List of shareholders, n.d.
SC.R/13/1-3 Dorking Water Company: Papers relating to amalgamation with the East Surrey Water
Company, 1958
SC.R/14/1-3 First World War, Naval and Military War Pensions - Dorking Sub-committee: circular
letter 1916; draft list of members and samole headed notepaper n.d.
SC.R/15 Beare Green Prosecuting Society, 1823-1890
SC.R/16/1-3 Box Hill Preservation - Appeal 1923
SC.R/16/4 Box Hill: Plan of National Trust's property, scale 13" to 1 mile; c1924
SC.R/16/5 National Trust: Bye-laws for places of historic interest or natural beauty, booklet 11pp,
1927
SC.R/16/6 Box Hill: Appeal to save a famous view by acquiring Burford Lodge Estate offered for
sale by the trustees of the late Sir William Lawrence, 1935 [3 copies]
SC.R/16/7 Box Hill: Map showing 653 acres owned by the National Trust, based on O.S. 6" to 1
mile; n.d. ? c1930
SC.R/16/8 Box Hill: Letters relating to booklet issued by the Friends of Box Hill and rough notes;
1951
SC.R/16/9 Box Hill: Copies of Schedule to Betchworth Castle Estate Survey (1801) stamped Box
Hill Management Committee [2 copies]
SC.R/17 Bramley Manor, printed notice issued by steward to tenants n.d.
SC.R/18 Lease of Thorncroft Farm Leatherhead by the Warden and Scholars of Merton
College, Oxford, to Amos Charles Loxley, 1885
SC.R/19/1-2 Rights of Way in Mickleham Parish, report and map; 1902
SC.R/20/1-3 River Mole Drainage District: Draft order for change of boundaries (1922); plan (n.d.);
report of conference held in 1915 (n.d.)
SC.R/21 Hugh Hare: A Charge Given at the General Quarter Sessions of the Peace for the
County of Surrey held at Dorking; 1692
SC.R/22/1-3 "Year Books" with names of County Officials, list of Justices, Committees of Quarter
Sessions, High Sheriff, coroners etc.; 1913-15
SC.R/22/4 "Year Books" with names of County Officials, list of Justices, Committees of Quarter
Sessions, High Sheriffs since 1888, coroners, etc.; 1936/7
SC.R/23/1-4 Lists of Special Constables appointed at the Petty Sessions for Dorking Division; Aug
1914 - March 1915
SC.R/23/5 World War 1: Manuscript list of Special Constables, Dorking Division (Defence of
Realm only - added in pencil) from Dorking, Dorking Rural, Abinger, Mickleham,
Newdigate, Ockley, Capel, Wotton, Holmwood
SC.R/24/1 Letter from Tobill, Cox Corner, near Ockley (4s paid tp School Board); n,d, (pre-1902)
SC.R/24/2 Court Correspondence: Letter from John Tapsell of Wellpoules, Charlewood; n.d.
SC.R/24/3/1-2 Court Correspondence: Letter from William Crawford Mayer to Inspector of Police,
Dorking; 1906
SC.R/24/4/1-2 Court Correspondence: Summons to George Kelsey of the Jolly Butcher, Dene Street
(aggravated assault on wife); and letter from wife; 1908
SC.R/24/5 Court Correspondence: Recognizance of Ernest Letts Sellick to appear at Assize
Court to give evidence against John James Fairbrother (for murder); November 1908
SC.R/24/6 Court Correspondence: Letter from Harry Humphries alias Thompson, formerly of
Dorking; 1908
SC.R/24/7/1-3 Court Correspondence: Declaration by George Laker of Hoopwick Farm, Abinger;
exemption for a sheepdog under section 5 of the Dogs Act of 1906; 1909
SC.R/24/8/1-2 Court Correspondence: Letter from Thomas Smart of London; Royal Fleet Reserve
found unfit for further service; 1909
SC.R/24/9/1-2 Court Correspondence: Letter from Annie M Avenell re Mr Avenell; n.d .c1910
SC.R/24/10 Court Correspondence: Letter from F Ford of Stonebridge; references Dorking Brick
Works; 1912
SC.R/24/11 Court Correspondence: Letter from Beatrice Elson of Orchard Road complaining
about Daisy Wilkinson's insulting language; 1923
SC.R/24/12 Court Correspondence: Letter from W R Croydon of Yew Tree Lodge, Effingham, re
charge of summons (5s); 1925
SC.R/25/1 Philps Family Papers: Copybook writing exercise - poem copied by Thomas Philps, 1
sheet, fragile; old repair by pasting on to newspaper of about 1812; 1767
SC.R/25/2 Philps Family Papers: "Fameley Account Book" kept by Thomas; records gifts and
loans to children John, James, Richard Wix, Sarah & Robert; also record of stocks and
shares & dividends received; 1817-1834
SC.R/25/3 Philps Family Papers: Marriage certificate of Thomas (widower of Dorking) and
Eunice Edmonds by license at St Botophs, Bishopsgate, London, 1830
SC.R/25/4 Philps Family Papers: Peraambulation of Dorking Parish Boundary; September 1831
[fragile]
SC.R/25/5/1-3 Philps Family Papers: 2 typescript copies of Parish Perambulation of 1831; letter from
E G Tarrant to Miss Philps re "Fruens" in the perambulation (n.d.); note on derivation
of Pray Meadow
SC.R/25/6 Philps Family Papers: Bill from James Cheesman, brewer and maltster of South
Street, to the representative of the late Mr Thomas Philps for ale supplied; 1836-7
SC.R/25/7 Philps Family Papers: Bill from John Niblett to the executors of Thomas Philps for
funeral expenses; 1836
SC.R/25/8 Philps Family Papers: Bill from Robert Best Ede, bookseller printer & stationer, to the
executors of the late Thomas Philps; 1836-7
SC.R/25/9 Philps Family Papers: Accounts of John Philps and Richard Wix Philps, executors of
the late Thomas Philps; 1836-7
SC.R/25/10 Philps Family Papers: Sale catalogue of the household goods of the late Thomas
Philps [2 copies one with prices fetched inserted]; 1837
SC.R/25/11 Philps Family Papers: Inventory of the goods taken by Mrs Eunice Philps for her own
use according to will of Thomas; 1842
SC.R/25/12 Philps Family Papers: Sale particulars for the White Hart Public House in Chergate
Lane (Dene Street) together with 3 tenements; 1849
SC.R/25/13 Philps Family Papers: Notice in the London Gazette (p.845) of the dissolution of
partnership of Knowles, Thomas Joyes and John Philps, tailors of Dorking, as from 31
December 1853
SC.R/25/14 Philps Family Papers: Marriage licence for Walter Philps and Fanny Webster Latter,
both of Dorking; 6 November 1855
SC.R/25/15 Philps Family Papers: Burial certificate of James Philps, woolstapler, in Rochdale
cemetery; 14 July 1858
SC.R/25/16 Philps Family Papers: Copy of certificate of burial of Richard Wix Philps on 7
December 1857 in the parish of All Saints, Hastings
SC.R/25/17 Philps Family Papers: Copy of death certificate of John Philps, tailor, of High Street,
Dorking, on 21 March 1864, aged 77 years
SC.R/25/18 Philps Family Papers: Dorking Burial Board; grant of grave space no. 2338, to Walter
Philps, tailor, of Dorking; 9 November 1865
SC.R/25/19 Philps Family Papers: The Wheatsheaf Hog; extract (pencil copy) from (Edwards ?)
Companion from London to Brighthelmston; n.d.
SC.R/25/20 Philps Family Papers: "A 1792 Dorking Bequest - The Wheatsheaf Hog"; note by E L
Sellick including a note on the death of Clara Philps on 19 May 1949, the "sole
surviving resident in Dorking of the Philps family".
SC.R/25/21 Philps Family Papers: Pencil note by "C.P." to Mr Sellick re the Philps papers; n.d.
SC.R/26 Inventory of goods etc of Henry Napper, late of Dorking, apothecary, appraised by
William Yates, Peter Terry, Thomas Baker, George Fenn, Jeffery Genkins and Robert
Stredwick; 1700/1701
SC.R/27 Apprenticeship indenture of Thomas Brown, son of James Brown of Dorking, weaver,
to Jonathan Pullen of Dorking, baker, to serve from 26 April 1758 for 7 years;
witnesses Silvester Stedman and W Childs junior
SC.R/28 Marriage certificate: Alexander Forchion, widower of Cripplegate to Jane Elliot,
spinster of the same; 14 April 1816
SC.R/29 Dorking Foundry, postal history: Letter from J Williams to R Bartlett, iron founder,
requesting fence to be erected at his Brockham property; 1842
SC.R/30 Postal history: letter from Thomas Hudson of Bysh Court to James White re sale of
ash timber and poles, and reply; March 1844
SC.R/31/1 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Bill from Charles Harris for
nailing horses etc.; 1853
SC.R/31/2 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Bill from T Evershed for
hogmeal etc.; 1853
SC.R/31/3 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Bill from Thomas Spencer
for hurdle, cupboard lock etc.; 1853
SC.R/31/4 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Bill from Henry Worsfold for
cartage of mould at Parkhurst, paid by Smallpeice and Down; 1853
SC.R/31/5 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Bill from James Mansbridge
for straw; 1853
SC.R/31/6-8 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Receipts for Poor Law
Rates paid to Dorking Union; 1853
SC.R/31/9 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Receipts from P
Muggeridge for Highway Rate; 1853
SC.R/31/10 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Bill from M Muggeridge for
carting poles etc.; 1853
SC.R/31/11 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Bill from Charles Carter for
William King for cart and Edward Hazeltine, William Hook and Henry Child for labour;
1853
SC.R/31/12 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Bill for labour done by
William Hook, Henry Child, --Gad and Charles Carter; 1853
SC.R/31/13 Bills and receipts of the Rt. Hon. Peter Campbell Scarlett: Bills for labour done by
William Hook and -- Carter; 1853
SC.R/32/1-3 Receipts for rates paid by John Brewer of Battersea; 1887-88
SC.M/1 Raffe's Map of Dorking, scale 3ins to 1 mile; n.d. c1870
SC.M/2 Chart Lane: Plan of part of the west side showing proposed improvement line in front
of numbers 1-8; scale 1" to 88ft; n.d. ?mid 1930s [2 copies]
SC.M/3 White & Sons street map of Dorking with index; scale 5½" to 2 miles; n.d. c1965
SC.M/4 Local Government: Official map of Dorking and Horley Rural District Council; scale 2"
to 1 mile; n.d. c1971
SC.M/7-8 Local Government: Dorking and Holmwood local authority boundaries (in 2 parts);
scale 6" to 1 mile; 1880/1894
SC.M/13 John Speed map of Surrey reproduced on folded card; (1627)
SC.M/14 T Starling map of Surrey first published 1820
SC.M/15 J Archer map of Surrey, first published 1840
SC.M/16 Map of Surrey published Kelly & Co. n.d. c1900
SC.M/20 Great Western Railway: Schematic map of routes and ferries in England and Wales;
n.d. ? 1920s
Audio 1/1
Duration:25 mins; Presenter: Joyce Robinson; Ruth Dyson the celebrated
harpsichordist telling about her long-standing connections with Dorking
Audio 1/2
Duration:2 mins; piece read by Jessica Thurtell. Refers to a piece of music named
after "The Slipper" the house at West Humble on the Pilgrims Way where Ruth Dyson
lived with her husband Edward Thomas
Audio 1/3
Duration: 12 mins 30 secs; Presenter: Joyce Robinson; Alan Jackson during the 150th
Aninversary Exhibition of Dorking Museum. Describes a tour of the train section of the
exhibition and railway history of Dorking
Audio 1/4
Presenter: Joyce Robinson; Edward Thomas talents, work and connection with
Dorking
Audio 2/1
Duration: 15 mins; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Dr Harry Bramma Principal of the Royal
School of Church Music at Westhumble. Describes the work of the school and its
former location at Addington Hall
Audio 2/2
Duration: 10 mins; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Roger Minty a metal detectorist. Describes
hs modus operandi and find in Reigate in September 1990 of 6,700 medieval coins
Audio 2/3
Duration: 13 mins; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Jim Flockhait senior anti-smuggling officer
at Gatwick Airport. Describes his work and daily finds including cigarettes, prhobited
animals, drugs and pornography
Audio 2/4
Duration: 23 mins; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Bronwen Mills a blue badge guide who took
Helen on a virtual tour of Leatherhead
Audio 2/5
Duration: 20 mins; Presenter: Joyce Robinson; Margaret Arminson joint owner of the
Abinger watercress beds and farm shop describing the running of the business and
maintanance of the beds. Concludes with a poem "The Watercress Girl" written by the
late Kathleen Herbert a Dorking poet
Audio 3/1
Duration: 23 mins; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; Peter Amy held a Denbies Wine Estate
talking about the progress of the proposed new winery and sample the wine
Audio 3/2
Duration: 12 mins; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; John Mitchell a blind mountaineer
approaching attempt to climb Mount Everest
Audio 3/3
Duration: 11 mins 30 secs; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; Gail Lowe Choreographer and
Jamie Cordell Music Director at the newly formed Dorking Academy of Performing Arts
speaking during a rehearsal of "Dracula The Spectacular"
Audio 3/4
Duration: 11 mins 30 secs; Presenter: Joyce Robinson; Doctor Richard Hearn a
professional picture restorer called in to restore several paintings of Old Dorking and
portraits of its former inhabitants
Audio 3/5
Duration: 14 mins; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; attending the Dorking Fairground
Organ Festival organised to raise funds for Dorking's christimas lights
Audio 4/1
Audio 4/2
Duration: 16 mins; Presenter: Joyce Robinson; Kate Cameron Captain of St Martins Chruch Bell
Ringers at the time of the interview
Audio 4/3
Duration: 12 mins; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Vivien Ettlinger co-author of "Dorking, A Market
Town Through The Ages"
Audio 4/4
Duration: 11.5 mins; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; Victoria Haughton historian talking about
"Dorking Town 1899 - 1999"
Audio 4/5
Duration: 10 mins; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; Victoria Haughton historian describing the river
mole and its swallow holes and Pump Corner and its history
Audio 5/1
Duration: 19 mins 30 secs; Presenter: Diana Gibbans reads from Miss Joan Ryde's book "
Memories of Westcott Foye, 1890 - 1920" Miss Ryde was the youngest daughter of the last
Westcott blacksmith; Paul Davies landlord of the "Crown" Public House in Westcott talking
about is history
Audio 5/2
Duration: 13 mins 30 secs; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; Geoff Collins member of the Dorking
Dramatic and Operatic Society since 1956 and its President for 10 years talking about the
annual musical performed each February in The Dorking Halls
Audio 5/3
Duration: 10 mins; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; John Bebbington director of the Juniper Hall
Field Center in Mickleham talking about that winters' weather
Audio 5/4
Duration: 16.5 mins; Presenter: Joyce Robinson; Neil Caiter of the Caiters Garage in Capel; part
interview
Audio 5/5
Duration: 11 mins; Presenter: Joyce Robinson: Newil Caiter of the Caiters Garage in Capel;
concluding part of interview
Audio 6/1
Duration: 43 mins; Presenter: Joyce Robinson; Cliff Weight tour guide gives tour of Dorking
South Street caves describing the caves' history and that of some adjacent buildings; caves lit
with candles alone some 60 or 70 in 1988
Audio 6/2
Duration: 5 mins; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Harry Tyler Caves Officer in 1999 talking about the
South Street caves and their history
Audio 7/1
Duration: 25 mins; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Virginia McKenna a local celebrity describes her life
and family. She started a charity called Zoo check, which became the Born Free Foundation to
protect endangered species around the world and formed Elefriends to protext elephants
from human traffickers in ivory
Audio 7/2
Duration: 6 mins 7 secs; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Shelia Nehra Black appointed Poet Laureate
by Mole Valley District Council in 1999 as winner of a competition talking about her win; reads
her own poem about Fanny Burney
Audio 7/3
Duration: 7 mins 30 secs; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Lorna Dowell Poet Laureate for Mole Valley
District Council following Shelia Nehra Black talking about her plans. She held the laureateship
for 2 and a half yeards; During her tenure she published a book of poems and encouraged
poetry in schools and public reading in libraries.
Audio 7/4
Duration: 23 mins; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; tours Dorking Farmers Market and talks to
stallholders
Audio 7/5
Duration: 12 mins; Presenter: Helen Duffy; Michaela Edge currently Surrey's only cheese
maker describing how the cheese is made and spiked to turn it into Norbury Blue; She lives in
Mickelham and uses milk form their own cows to make 20 cheeses every other day
Audio 7/6
Duration: 10 mins; Presenter: Jessica Thurtell; Simon Cornwall of the Cottage Bakery talking
about Baker's day, different types of bread and confectionary made and what is done with
"left over" bread
R777
Records of the Ancient Order of Foresters, "Court Robin Hood," (No 5366), Holmwood. Level:
Fonds. Includes membership records, 1921-[1930?]; byelaws, [1934?]-1939; financial records,
1927-1961; welfare records, 1932-34; and administrative records, 1930-1938. 2 boxes. Administrative History: The Ancient Order of Foresters was established as a friendly society in
1834. The Holmwood branch was formed in 1869 as part of the Dorking, Epsom & West Surrey
branch and was known as "Court Robin Hood," (No 5366). For related records, 1912-1989 see
Newsletters, 1979-2010. Level: Series. The series is incomplete and lacks issue numbers 101
and 102 for 2008.
R778/3 Reports of social events, 1989-2009.
R778/4
Members' reports, 1985-2009. Reports submitted by members as a result of visits, field trips
and lectures.
R778/5
Papers relating to Regionally Important Geological Sites (RIGS). Contains photographs and
descriptions of sites in Surrey with completed application forms for the adoption of specific
sites in the locality, 1991-1998.
R778/6 Members' obituaries, 1990-2011. Includes those produced by the Society and press reports.
R778/7 Reports of Geologists' Association reunions, 1985-2009.
R778/8
File containing press reports of society activities, 1980-2004; and membership lists, 1983-
1997. The membership lists are closed for a period of 75 years. In accordance with data
protection legislation.
R778/9
File containing cuttings of geological interest from local and national press; correspondence;
rules and lists of members of the Geologists' Association, 1987; the Geologists' Directory, 2nd
edn,, 1987; certificates awarded by the society to its members; newsletters and leaflets of
geological interest from other organisations; 1979-2009.
R778/10 Reports of society walks, exhibitions and outside events, 1979-2000.
R778/11 Reports of week-end field excursions, 1980-2003.
R779
Records of Dorking Bowling Club, 1912-2012. Level: Fonds. The records comprise committee
minutes, 1914-2006; minutes of annual general meetings, 1996-2006; annual reports and
balance sheets, 1921-1975; statement of accounts and balance sheets, 1929-1940;
membership receipt books, 1913-1930; games fees notebook, 1939-1945; club fixture records,
1915-1925; a published history of the club, 1912; receipts and expenses ledgers, 1926-1980;
club rules, 1913; photographs, [1913-c.1960]; and correspodence, 1912-1979. Administrative History: Dorking Bowling Club can trace its origins to 1912 when a small pocket
of land at Drill Hall Road in Dorking was secured on a 16 year lease from the future Lord
Ashcombe. It was officially opened in 1913 and first affiliated to the Surrey County Bowling
Association in 1919. Membership was opened to ladies in 1963. (Source: Published history at
R779/8)
R779/1
Committee meeting minutes, 1914-2006. 14 files. Level: Series. Those before 1996 are
contained in bound notebooks, those after this date are unbound. The earlier volumes include
news cuttings with reports of club activities and lists of officers.