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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 2h

#ThrowbackThursday - the White Hart public house, #NewHaw, c1890
The White Hart pub has been in existence since the late 18th century when it was built to serve the bargemen working on the Wey Navigation. It was rebuilt in the 1860s so that it faced the road rather than the canal. #TBT #LocalHistory

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 6d

#FridayFrocks – Continuing our #Green theme with a Theatre Coat, c.1912, attributed to Paul #Poiret. Seen in our exhibition ‘Celebrating Stitchcraft’, which closes Saturday 1st November. This showcases the work of talented embroidery artist Darren Ball.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 7d

#ThrowbackThursday - Bridge Rd #Chertsey c.1907
Jolly Waggoner operated between 1837 and 1907. Next door was Vine Inn. Built in the early C18th previously called Lion & Lamb, then the Lamb from 1769. 1839-1850 it was boarding school, becoming Vine Inn c.1851. The pub closed its doors in 2009. #TBT

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 13d

#FridayFrocks - Here we have a striking pink and #green shot silk taffeta evening gown by Jean-Louis Scherrer, c.1985. The enormous sleeves are constructed from stiff net and decorated with petals of pink and green silk organza.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 14d

#ThrowbackThursday - Penton Hook, #Chertsey, 1909
When Penton Hook Lock completed in 1815 was furthest lock, upstream, controlled by the City of London Corporation. The weir was built later, in 1846, below the point where the Thames loops and flows into the Abbey River. #LocalHistory #TBT

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 20d

#FridayFrocks – For the next few posts, we are going to concentrate on #Green items: green silk brocade shoes, c.1730. Pattens were often paired with shoes. They protected from dust and dirt.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 21d

#ThrowbackThursday – the junction of Brighton Road and Station Road, #Addlestone, c.1970 #TBT #LocalHistory

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 23d

Today is the funeral of HRH Katharine, Duchess of Kent. Born 1933 she was Gt Granddaughter of Sir John Tomlinson Brunner of Silverlands #Chertsey. Brunner lived there 1910-19 & had these photos taken after refurb of mansion #LocalHistory

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 27d

#FridayFrocks - Our brand-new fashion exhibition, entitled ‘Marriage à la Mode’, is now open! See wedding dresses from the 1780s to 1980s, including this lovely gown, c.1843 – 48. Ends 5.09.26 #MarriageALaMode #WeddingDresses #Bridalwear

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · 28d

Our 350th #ThrowbackThursday - Chertsey Bridge in 1918. Built by James Paine at a cost of £7,325. it was opened in 1785 and replaced a wooden bridge which had (with much repair) stood since 1300 #LocalHistory #TBT

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Sep 5

#FridayFrocks - Known as a ‘Ziggy Stardust’ dress, and designed by Ossie Clark, c.1973, it is made from bias cut silk #Chiffon. The print is by textile designer and wife of Ossie Clark, Celia Birtwell.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Sep 4

#ThrowbackThursday -High St Egham c. 1910
In 1910 Mr Powell opened his “Electric Theatre” 166 High St & called it The Gem. In 1921 the Bohemia opened at 153 1921 & screened new “talkies” by 1928. Gem closed soon after but Bohemia changed name to Savoy & continued until 1950s. #LocalHistory #TBT

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 29

#FridayFrocks - Summer afternoon ensemble, c.1928: a dress and matching yoked cape with long streamers of silk #Chiffon. Note how the dressmaker has skilfully trimmed the chiffon around the pattern at the skirt hem.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 28

#ThrowbackThursday - The Cricketers pub, Chertsey Bridge. Early C18 traded as Walnut Tree with sign depicting cricketers beneath a walnut tree., painted in lieu of a bar bill! Rebuilt 1880, closed 1990 & demolished, to be replaced by Melita House, an office building. #LocalHistory #TBT

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 22

#FridayFrocks - #Chiffon and lace wedding dress, c.1916, trimmed with imitation orange blossom. A popular flower for brides, it symbolises eternal love, purity and fertility.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 21

Throwback Thursday - St. Jude's Rd, Englefield Green, c.1906. Herbert Weller's General House & Furnishings' Shop & Showroom occupied Nos. 31 & 32 St Jude's Road between 1904 & 1908. He also owned a shop in Egham High Street, & was Chairman of Egham Urban District Council in 1906. #TBT #LocalHistory

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 15

#FridayFrocks – Today we’re celebrating the 80th anniversary of VJ Day and focusing on the 1940s. This evening gown was produced in 1946. It is made from ‘parachute silk’ - actually a nylon fabric, which was readily available off-ration soon after the war ended. #VJ80

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 14

Throwback Thursday - Dunford (or Durnford) Bridge, Ottershaw, c.1905-1915.
A wood bridge over Bourne here from mid C16. 1897 Local Highways Committee recommended a new brick bridge which rebuilt again in 1957 when the road was widened. #LocalHistory #TBT

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 8

#FridayFrocks – Spotted nylon #Chiffon has been used in this summer day dress, c.1960. The acetate lining has also been printed with black spots which overlap with those on the chiffon creating an interesting, blurred effect.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 7

Throwback Thursday – F. Udall Household Stores, Bridge Road, Chertsey c.1930
Frederick Udall ran shop behind The Vine PH 1911-1934. The Vine was called The Lamb C18 and 1839-1851 was a boarding school. The Vine closed in 2009 and has since been converted into private dwellings.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Aug 1

#FridayFrocks #Chiffon – c.1953 – 57, and made from the palest pink silk chiffon, this softly draped couture gown by Lanvin-Castillo is a beautifully elegant, feminine garment.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Jul 31

#ThrowbackThursday Longcross Post Office 1930s
1848 Laurel Cottage, Kitsmead Lane, became Longcross sub-post office let to John Batchelor who ran post office, telegraph office & village shop. By time of photo taken Miss Flora Batchelor been running the post office for a decade. It closed 8/12/1973.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Jul 25

#FridayFrocks: #Cotton organza day dress, c.1868. It is edged with white cotton frills, cleverly printed with a lace pattern. From a distance this resembles real lace and was an economical way of achieving a fashionable lacy effect.

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Jul 24

#ThrowbackThursday - Darley Dene, #Addlestone, c.1930
Darley Dene was 1 of 3 elegant country houses which once stood in central Addlestone Built mid-19th century & stood until 1960s. Site is now occupied by Runnymede Borough Council’s Civic Centre, although Darley Dene Primary School named after it

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chertseymuseum.bsky.social @chertseymuseum.bsky.social · Jul 18

#FridayFrocks - This pretty #Cotton muslin day gown, c.1809-11, could easily have been worn by one of Jane Austen’s characters. She died on this day, 1817. See it and others at our exhibition: ‘High Waists to Romantic Tastes’. On until 30.08.25.

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