Addlestone in the First World War
AHS is researching the names on the memorial gates at Victory Park - Addlestone's civic memorial to the First World War. The memorial has 142 names inscribed on the portland stone pillars. As well as compiling details specific to the casualty list we are also collecting material relating to the war in general. The project has been ongoing for some years and is now nearing completion. Jim Knight would welcome both enquiries and the receipt of any related information from visitors to this website. Jim can be contacted by email on j_jknight2@btinternet.com

Edwardian Addlestone tea towels
Tea towels with nine images of old Addlestone. £3.50 plus 50p P&P from Mrs. B. Holmes, 47, Weston Avenue, Addlestone, KT15 1UW. (Cheques payable to Addlestone Historical Society).

Crouch Oak Tree book published
Pam Brush's book The Crouch Oak Tree, which brings together the results of our historical research into the stories and legends about the tree and the scientific investigations into its age, is now published. Some background historical material has also been included - have you ever wondered when the water-closet was invented or where quinine comes from? The book also contains several interesting illustrations, some in colour, including the earliest known picture of the Crouch Oak, a charming water-colour painted by John Hassell in 1822. The Crouch Oak Tree costs £3.95 and is available from Pam on 01932-872560.