Whether you are looking for an enthralling novel, a great movie, a dictionary, a map or a special present, our staff will be happy to help find the perfect books for you. Cobham is an ancient settlement whose origins can be traced back through roman times to the iron age. Contact grosvenor billinghurst estate agents in cobham, kt11 2dq for more information about the property. But cobham of yesteryear is remembered fondly by the older members of the community. Fairmile lane in cobham is in the south east region of england. Cobham is the home of chelsea football clubs training ground in. The postcode is within the cobham and downside wardelectoral division, which is in the constituency of esher and walton. Cobham plc hosts uk secretary of state for defence. Cobham, a village and a parish in epsom district, surrey. Downe place is recorded as one of cobhams most important medieval estates, owned by the downe family until the 17th century in 1822 john hassell painted a watercolour entitled paynes hill painshill, cobham the seat of lady carhampton. Church cobham was the original village, but street cobham is an equally large collection of houses northwest of the church, which has grown up near. Allied coastal forces of world war ii the australian.
Property details for 20 fairmile avenue cobham kt11 2jb. The club was founded in 1930 by the first leavers of the surbiton county grammar. Cobham photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Short history of heywood auxilliary hospital, cobham. Cobham lay within the saxon administrative district of elmbridge cobham appears in domesday book as covenham.
He started the boat company in 1939, but ran out of capital and effectively became part of the admiralty producing hundreds of mls, mgbs, mtbs etc. Benfleet hall on cobhams fairmile was the second house designed by philip webb after he completed the famous red house for william morris. Close cookie banner we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, and so that we and third parties can show you more personalised ads, including adverts on other websites. To the north of the town is the a3 and hersham village. Cobham rfc is based at the old surbitonians memorial ground and is affiliated to the english rfu via the surrey rfu. Many of her works have been adapted for the screen including the other boleyn girl. The broad sweep of the a3 by the white lion public house and on up to esher past the extensive grounds of the fairmile hotel are fading memories for motorists. Cobham is an ancient settlement whose origins can be traced back on the ground through roman times to the iron age. Use zoopla to view property details for 18 fairmile lane cobham kt11 2dj including a current value estimate, local information, birdseye views and more. Cobham rfc is a highly regarded rugby club in the heart of surrey, offering four.
Cobham mill a brief history, cobham mill preservation trust. Portsmouth road, fairmile, cobham kt11 1bw sat nav directions. He was known at first for his design and manufacture of the railton and invicta cars. Old boys who, in 1949, bought the present ground in fairmile lane, cobham. Cedar house, the old mill house, cobham court and cobham lodge. Cobham is a town in surrey, england, about north of leatherhead. Hi everyone, just to test the water really, theres always sort of been an unofficial meet at the fairmile pub in cobham on the last sunday of each month, but it never really seems to have got. The fairmile boat company was named after the part of the village of cobham where sir noel macklin lived. If you need to get a refund for your booking, please get in touch with. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The cobham bookshop dedicated independent booksellers in. Cobham rugby club was formed in 1930 as old surbitonians rfc by the first.
Our cafes ascot, banstead, cobham, gerrards cross and marlow are offering contactless delivery were supporting our communities and suppliers by launching this service and were on a mission to bring freshly cooked dishes, readytoheat meals, fresh produce and essential provisions to. The first railtons were produced in 1933 from the remnants of the old invicta company. Cobham plc is a british manufacturing company based in wimborne minster, england cobham was originally founded by sir alan cobham as flight refuelling limited frl in 1934. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time fairmile. Or, perhaps more accurately, three communities church cobham, street cobham and downside which is how cobham began click on the map for a larger view. There are an excellent range of private and state schools in the area including reeds school, acs cobham international school, notre dame school, parkside school, feltonfleet school in cobham and danes hill school in oxshott. During the late 1940s, the companys aerial refuelling equipment broke new ground. Benfleet hall on cobham s fairmile was the second house designed by philip webb after he. At the heart of the cobham bookshop is a dedication to personal service. Benfleet hall on cobhams fairmile was the second house designed by. Early history of the cobham family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our cobham research. Welcome to fairmile gate, one of cobhams most exclusive new addresses. It lay within the elmbridge hundred cobham appears in domesday book as covenham and was held by chertsey abbey. Use rightmove online house price checker tool to find out exactly how much properties sold for in fairmile since 1995 based on official land registry data.
Interesting information for fairmile lane, cobham, kt11. By the time of the domesday book, cobham had moved to its present position and recent research seems to indicate that the abbot chertsey. For many locals berwick shipyard will always be synonymous with the name fairmile for it was the fairmile construction company ltd. Cobham history cobham is a community steeped in history. With very good transport links to london, just 22 miles away, and the nearby motorway network, its easy to commute to and from cobham. By the time of the domesday book, cobham had moved to its present. Cobham fairmile has a population of 4,760 whilst neighbouring cobham and downside has a population of 6,158.
Fairmile, cobham, surrey, cobham, slough, united kingdom. There have been 8 property sales on fairmile avenue, kt11 over the last 5 years with an average house price paid. Cobham appears in domesday book as covenham and was held by chertsey. Savills queensgate, fairmile lane, cobham, surrey, kt11. Philippa gregory is the author of many new york times bestselling novels, including the other boleyn girl, and is a recognized authority on womens history. The basis of the new car was a hudson terraplane chassis with a straight 8 engine. Fairmile in 1953 the future of the berwick yard was secured when it was taken over by the fairmile construction company ltd. Cobham rugby football club is an english rugby union club, located in the village of cobham surrey who play in the london division of the rfu. Seven hundred and three fairmile mls were built on 140 slipways in 45 uk boatyards while a further 180 ships sets were exported. The story of a community of wide variety and one of the largest parishes in the country from nonconformity to. There are an interesting range of historical buildings, manor houses and inns in the town dating back as far as the 15th century.
Property details for 18 fairmile lane cobham kt11 2dj zoopla. Family visit to the fairmile fairmile, cobham traveller. Another 89 words 6 lines of text covering the years, 1260, 39, 7, 1408, 81, 32, 98, 1700 and 1760 are included under the topic early cobham history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Her most recent novel, the last tudor, is now in production for a television series.
The river was not navigable, but road, canal and railway encouraged the development of the three communities of street cobham, church cobham and tilt cobham. Cobham is a village in the borough of elmbridge in surrey, england, centred 17 miles 27 km. It is a prosperous part of the london commuter belt. The fairmile pub has been around from the 17th century and used to be an old coaching inn accommodating travellers on the busy route between portsmouth and. Operational readiness training the cobham capability. Arnold and other famous residents have included mrs earle who wrote potpourri from a surrey garden and other books. Downe place is recorded as one of cobham s most important medieval estates, owned by the downe family until the 17th century in 1822 john hassell painted a watercolour entitled paynes hill painshill, cobham the seat of lady carhampton. Type a was largely experimental and only 12 units were produced.
Cobham high street offers a great selection of boutique shops, a waitrose and restaurants, including the ivy brasserie. History of cobham, in elmbridge and surrey map and. The exclusive estates of oxshott way and fairmile are on cobhams outskirts. She graduated from the university of sussex and received a phd from the. About us why use us news people history careers testimonials media enquiries intranet. During 1939, british airline imperial airways performed several nonstop crossings of the atlantic using equipment provided by frl. This surrey village dates from roman times, which by domesday book 1086 was still a small settlement on the river mole. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of cobham. In affluent surrey, just a stones throw from central london, four magnificent new family homes offer all the excitement of the capital from a peaceful, private neighbourhood. The fairmile pub has been around from the 17th century and used to be an old coaching inn accommodating travellers on the busy route between portsmouth and london. Brand new property for sale in cobham set in the very heart of cobhams exclusive fairmile estate, audley house is a magnificent new family home offering extensive accommodation on one of.