Browse 44 photo books on bishopstoke and the surrounding area. The 1861 census showing 7 servants at the house, now called the mount, reflected a substantial gentlemans residence. The mount bishopstoke development brief 4 history the majority of the site all excluding the back gardens area was the private grounds to a private house. William gilbert 18041890, novelist and royal navy surgeon, father of dramatist w. Previously owned by a farmer who lived in the victorian house in 1844, surrounded by beautiful victorian gardens, it was sold to the city council in 1927 who reconstructed and built onto the land.
Nne of southampton, under which it has a post, money order, and telegraph office. Jul 18, 2016 old meets new in bishopstoke an important archaeological discovery has been made during excavations for a housing development at land off church road, bishopstoke, hampshire. Property for sale in haig road, bishopstoke, eastleigh. Basingstoke archaeological and historical society basingstoke, hampshire. Early english chancel, with traceried triple lights and geometrical east window, nave with south aisle of 4 bays, of c15 style. The property has a light and airy feel throughout with accommodation on the ground floor briefly comprising a sitting room with open fire, wellproportioned dining room. Stoke common, bishopstoke, hampshire, united kingdom. Mount hospital and sanatorium, bishopstoke bishopstoke.
See all books memories of bishopstoke read and share your memories of bishopstoke itself or of a particular photo of bishopstoke. Bishopstoke park, eastleigh urban edge architecture. These are all the names of all the administrative units which we have associated with bishopstoke, and you must judge whether all or even any of them are variant names for the place. Arborfield local history society reading room bishopstoke. The mount hospital bishopstoke may 09 well after visiting the paddock bunker back in may, we decided to stop here on our way home and have a look about. There was a small group of kids running around, jumping from roof to roof and generally being a pain one of the downsides of an easily accessible site i suppose. Hello and welcome to the web page of bishopstoke wi. You can use the additional services filter to find pubs offering takeoutsdeliveries during this time bishopstoke working mens club. We meet on the first monday of the month except in january or when there is an early bank holiday in the month at the evangelical church, stoke park road, bishopstoke, so50 6da at 7. He endeared himself to the local people by a very generous donation of a new building, sometimes known as the institute, as described below. Hampshire archives and local studies the national archives. We are still able to despatch most of our products, however, the ones listed below that are made by other manufacturers will not be available for a while. Local photo books about bishopstoke from francis frith. This place is situated in hampshire county, south east, england, united kingdom, its geographical coordinates are 50 58 0 north, 1 20 0 west and its original name with diacritics is bishopstoke.
Property for sale in haig road, bishopstoke, eastleigh so50. Find properties to buy in haig road, bishopstoke, eastleigh so50 with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Bishopstoke, a village recorded in the domesday book, is a civil parish in the borough of eastleigh in hampshire, england. An experienced team help clients to make the right choice, with the care and lifestyle choices available designed to be versatile and suit the individual. The mid19thcentury house was altered in the late19th century to the italianate style. Itchen house, bishopstoke, hampshire history in structure. It was later bought by a captain hargreaves in the 1870s. The first book of registers runs from 1650 to 1700, and the second from 1700 to. Edith escombe 18661950, fiction writer and essayist. Thomas hargreaves at bishopstoke arborfield local history society. Other events include regular meat draws, money draw.
The village is about a mile east of eastleigh town centre, and is on the eastern bank of the river itchen. Dthe village is about a mile east of eastleigh town centre, and is on the eastern bank of the river itchen. Photo books bishopstoke explore and buy nostalgic books about the bishopstoke area everything old photos old maps books memories. The site was not finally sold until 20 to the company anchor. Whether youre looking to brush up on local history at a museum, enjoy local arts, watch some sport, or listen to live music, youre sure to find things to do in bishopstoke to suit all the family, whatever the weather. Richard dummer 15891679, early settler in new england described as one of the fathers. Lowpitched slate roofs with tudor grouped stacks on square bases, forming prominent features. The mount bishopstoke development brief eastleigh borough. The iron age and roman site, which mainly dates back to the 1 st century bc, was revealed on land to be developed by bovis homes. Bishopstoke, fair oak and horton heath local area committee wednesday 22 june 2016 naming of streets development at stoke park farm, bishopstoke report of the head of transportation and engineering recommendation it is recommended that the names sewall drive, woodford close and gilbert avenue are. Among those born or resident in bishopstoke have been. It was consecrated on 12 november 1891 by the bishop of guildford. An important archaeological discovery has been made during excavations for a housing development at land off church road, bishopstoke, hampshire. Life during 1939 to 1945 in bishopstoke and eastleigh, by.
Leah was a saxon word meaning a clearing in a forest. Arborfield local history society thomas hargreaves at. It will be dry for much of the day, but showers then rain are expected later. The site is extremely sensitive locally, increased by the presence of the 19th century mount, a unique and historic building of significant architectural interest which has now been painstakingly restored and provides a beautiful focal point for the village.
Bishopstoke is just one of the many small villages and hamlets in the borough of eastleigh in hampshire, england. The soil in the district is mixed clay, loam and sand. History of bishopstoke, in eastleigh and hampshire place names. The poor in bishopstoke 1770 1854 introduction imagine, if you can, bishopstoke as it was 200 years ago. The old warner treble was eventually used to augment the ring of five bells at tredington, gloucestershire to a ring. Bishopstoke park retirement village the mount, the mount. This advertisement appeared in the local newspaper prior to the auction, which was held in london. Bishopstoke park village is an extra care site from anchor, one of the most widely respected care providers in the uk. The 1st edition 25os map, 1867 shows extensive pleasure grounds, kitchen garden and an orchard. The irregular plan displays a series of ornamental gables, plain and ornamental bargeboards resting on corner convex brackets, wide scalloped eaves. In the mid20th century, the mount was used as a sanatorium, but has been empty for some time. The mount hospital bishopstoke, hampshire higgypop. The village stands on the river itchin, about a mile e of eastleigh and bishopstoke station on the l. New and old will stand sidebyside at bishopstoke park, with the mount connected to the contemporary swimming pool complex via a.
History of bishopstoke, in eastleigh and hampshire. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. King john signed charters here during his visits in 1205 and 1207. Bishopstoke history society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of bishopstoke, three times a year we give presentations at the. One of several large houses built along the river itchen in the late 18th or early 19th century. The parish of bishopstoke, as originally constituted, covered about 3,430 acres of land rising from west to east from the arable lands round great and little eastley farms, a height of 40 ft. Some planting remains, with much of the late19th century layout intact. Find over 349 of the best walking routes in bishopstoke. Enjoy a mix of heritage, history, lively arts whilst visiting bishopstoke our guide to events and days out is just the ticket. Arborfield local history society river loddon a navigable. The mount in bishopstoke, near southampton, was bought by thomas hargreaves of arborfield hall in july 1870. These other entries in our collection of descriptive gazetteers are also about bishopstoke. Bishopstoke was also mentioned when king alfred the greats grandson king eadred, granted land at stohes to thegn aelfric in 948 ad. Church of st mary, bishopstoke 1111976 historic england.
Original documents are not produced from the strongrooms after 4. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. They may well include the names of other locations or areas. St marys church, bishopstoke the church of st marys is an anglican church in bishopstoke, hampshire. It is featured in domesday book and has long links with winchester cathedral and its bishops.
The mount hospital bishopstoke as i had already seen, it was run down, covered in graffiti and just generally vandalised. When he died it was bought by a mr cotton who rebuilt it in 1893. Derelictplaces is a forum for people with an interest in the history and documentation of disused, derelict and abandoned buildings to come together and share their experiences, photography and historical findings. The manor house lies within the conservation area of the old village of bishopstoke.
Bishopstoke has a gravel beach which is created by fluctuations in the height of the river itchen. The little hamlets of eastley and barton continued to exist through the centuries until 1838. Eastleigh is a railway town in hampshire but there was a village called east leah as long ago as the year 932. The church of st marys is an anglican church in bishopstoke, hampshire. View restaurant awards, contact details and more for the redwood bistro at bishopstoke park at leading.
Sir thomas 17921872 baronet, antiquary, collector of mss and books. For cities, the associated administrative units will usually include parishes, especially ecclesiastical parishes, one of whose names is the name of. Some of the amenities are housed in the mount, a beautiful 19thcentury building that has been fully renovated to provide a centrepiece to the development. Thomas hargreaves bought the mount in bishopstoke, near southampton in july 1870, and made his mark on the village very quickly.
Bishopstoke walking routes the best walking routes in. We are grateful to chris humby and the bishopstoke history society for their research on the mount at bishopstoke, and for uncovering thomass rather. The cemetery will remain open but we must ask that everyone ensure that when visiting they stay at least 2 metres away from anyone else there. These grounds included an arboretum, formal gardens and a victorian water garden, now very overgrown and thought to be beyond feasible recovery. A site visit in 2007 noted that only the overall layout of the woodland and lawned areas remained. Bishopstoke photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in. History of bishopstoke, in eastleigh and hampshire place. Bishopstoke park retirement village the mount, the mount hospital.
The mount hospital history near to southampton and eastliegh, the mount hospital is a hidden place in the middle of a busy housing estate. Bishopstoke, hampshire genealogy heraldry and history. Itchen house is a grade ii listed building in bishopstoke, hampshire, england. The mount was put on the market by the health trust for development as a retirement village. Bishopstoke is just one of the many small villages and hamlets in the borough of eastleigh in hampshire, england it has a history which stretches back to anglosaxon times. Every name listed here is linked to the particular historical source in which it appears, but we cannot claim that these are all the historical names of bishopstoke, or that our references are to the first usage of the names. The first book of registers runs from 1650 to 1700, and the second from 1700 to 1781, the marriages ceasing in 1753.
Bishopstoke park village, the mount, church road, eastleigh. His imposing victorian mansion replete with impressive tower forms the heart of the site. It started as smallish private estate with the first house built by a wealthy farmer in 1844. There are early pleasure grounds and woodland with specimen trees, and later elaborate water features. St marys was designed by edward prioleau warren and built during 189091 by wheeler bros. It has a history which stretches back to anglosaxon times. This story was submitted to the peoples war site by emma hart from the agc museum, winchester, on behalf of her grandfather bill william richardson, and had been added to the site with his. When at the mount in bishopstoke, thomas hargreaves was universally addressed as captain hargreaves. The redwood bistro at bishopstoke park restaurant, eastleigh.
A beautifully presented character cottage which enjoys an elevated position and benefits from being within walking distance of the village shops. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of bishopstoke. According to the advertisement placed in the local newspaper. The parish then covered over ficres and extended as far as fair oak, horton heath, crowdhill and fisherspond, yet contained only 746 people, according to a. We assisted in finding new homes for several bells. The majority of the site all excluding the back gardens area was the private grounds to. You may be able to find further references to bishopstoke in the descriptive gazetteers by doing a fulltext search here.
Buy from monks to the millennium a history of yarcombe by everitt ruth isbn. We would like to thank our customers for continued support in these difficult times. Only one month later, thomas hargreaves bought the mount at bishopstoke near southampton. Although he gained the title through his time with. Bishopstoke, in a history of the county of hampshire. Local government bishopstoke parish council hampshire. Itchen house, bishopstoke 1281447 historic england. Bishopstoke was also mentioned when king alfred the greats grandson king eadred, granted land at stohes to thegn aelfric in 948 a. A private working mens club with a good selection of drinks at very reasonable prices.
See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. The third book contains baptisms and burials 17811812, and the fourth marriages 17541812. Due to the recent events regarding covid19, please be aware that pub opening hours and meal times may not be accurate. Find out more about the award winning antlers bar and restaurant at bishopstoke park, and book your table online. Sports tv is shown, with football and boxing featuring. These grounds included an arboretum, formal gardens and a victorian water garden, now very overgrown and.