Comments on: History

By: Robert Harris

Robert Harris — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 23:02:55 +0000

Hi to the residents of Beare Green. Have now visited your beautiful village and went to see the Depot Cottages where my father used to live as a child. Long way down from Northumberland but worth the trip. Always thought my father was born in Beare Green but found out on my trip that he was actually born in a small village called Gomshall but lived in Beare Green until 1937 when he left home to join the Royal Navy. Also visited many of the small villages nearby to see all the places he used to talk about. Looking forward to my next trip.

By: Ken Bourne

Ken Bourne — Sun, 07 Aug 2011 04:02:32 +0000

I know how much effort has gone into your website/blog and I thank you for it. My mother, Harriet Leadbetter was born in Beare Green and went to school there and at Capel. She had an aunt who lived at a house called The Well House, This was early in the 1900′s- I am wondering if it is still there (sorry I do not know the road) and if anyone knows any Leadbetter or Bacon family members who could be related.
I know her brother John Leadbetter was killed in the First World War. Thanks again
Ken Bourne
BC Canada

By: Robert Harris

Robert Harris — Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:02:35 +0000

Thanks to Jan for the post on June 10th for locating Depot Cottages. My son is moving to Albury soon so hoping to visit the surrounding area.

Robert

By: Jan

Jan — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 18:49:27 +0000

They are on the ‘non village’ side of the A24 next to the southbound carriageway right behind the Esso petrol station. I have a photo taken probably in the 1960′s which shows an aeriel view of both the Depot Cottages.

By: Jules Kerney

Jules Kerney — Mon, 23 May 2011 19:46:00 +0000

Beautiful.

By: EJHiggins

EJHiggins — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 06:42:40 +0000

I and some other members of the family were evacuated to Beare Green in WW2 from London .Does anyone have any info.about Starmount Villas and also The Ramblers as they were in the 1940,s.Its possible they have been demolished re:the A24 road.Would appreciate photos.

By: Robert Harris

Robert Harris — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 13:00:48 +0000

Hi, interested in the last post from Jennifer Webb nee Edser. My father who lived in Depot Cottages in Beare Green in the 1920/1930s was called John Edser Harris. The name Edser is unusual and after doing some research I found out it is an old Sussex surname. have never come across anyone else called Edser before. My oldest son is James Edser. My father told me it was a family name hence this being his 2nd name.

thanks for reading.

Robert Harris

By: jennifer webb nee edser

jennifer webb nee edser — Wed, 06 Apr 2011 21:45:23 +0000

my nan lived in beare green for quite some years,i went to beare green school,nan used to work at the white hart pub.remember the red arrow cafe,remember the half way cafe my mum used to work there,i quite often went with her,there were only a few bunalows built there my great grand dad levett used to live in one,there was no houses at all only wat i can remember trees and fields,you see my g.grands bungalow from the road,grand dad levett cut the hedges for the white hart pub,it was a very busy one summer was best.

By: Robert Harris

Robert Harris — Sun, 09 Jan 2011 16:21:07 +0000

Hi Jan, thanks for the information. Have looked through Google street map but cannot locate the cottages – any idea where i might find them?

thanks again

Robert

By: Jan Dunkin

Jan Dunkin — Sat, 08 Jan 2011 21:14:51 +0000

Hi Robert,

The depot cottages are still there. My Grandadfather -in-law used to live in the one on the left!

Jan