Personal Recollections

As a "True Badger", a native of our Hamlet of the Brock, I consider it a privilege to have been asked to present a word of introduction to our village, as a prelude to this new Web Site.  We are indeed fortunate to live in the village of Brockham, nestling at the foot of the North Downs, close enough to enjoy all the modern facilities for travel, and yet remote enough to be surrounded by the glorious countryside of the heart of mid-Surrey. 

People, who are new to Brockham, will find much to admire in its picturesque situation; lots of interest in its various organisations and especially the annual events, which take place in the colourful setting of our Village Green.  As an octogenarian and a descendant from a maternal family certainly recorded in the locality since 1561, I offer you a very warm welcome to the new Web Site.  May you find much to interest you in the history, photographs and various articles, to enable you to enjoy all the amenities of our wonderful village, both past and present.

But always remember, Brockham must be treated with respect in every way, so that generations who follow us will find it much as you have found it, beautiful, and still truly English.

Alex Street.
September 2008

 

The Borough by Alex Street

A copy of a letter written to an unknown person, c.1922; by Major J. W. Humphrey of Glenthorne, Brighton Road, Horley, Surrey;  who was born in Brockham in 1846.

A copy of a letter written about Way House by S K Hayward who worked there with Miss Sherlock