Knaphill

Settlement in Surrey Woking

England

Knaphill

Small bridge near Bunyan's Lane bridleway Bridge made from old railway sleepers, spanning a ditch next to one of the access tracks at Chobham Golf Club. — Small bridge near Bunyan's Lane bridleway Credit: Paul E Smith

Knaphill is a charming village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated about 20 miles southwest of London, it falls within the borough of Woking. With a population of around 8,000 residents, Knaphill offers a close-knit community atmosphere while still providing easy access to the amenities of a larger town.

The village is surrounded by picturesque countryside, making it an ideal location for those who appreciate natural beauty. Horsell Common, a large heathland area, is nearby and provides a wonderful place for leisurely walks and outdoor activities. The Basingstoke Canal also runs through Knaphill, offering scenic views and opportunities for boating and fishing.

Knaphill has a rich history, with some parts dating back to medieval times. The village has retained much of its old-world charm, with a variety of historic buildings and landmarks. The Holy Trinity Church, a Grade II listed building, is a prominent feature of the village and offers a glimpse into Knaphill's past.

In terms of amenities, Knaphill has a range of shops, restaurants, and pubs to cater to its residents' needs. The village also boasts excellent transport links, with regular bus services and a nearby train station providing easy access to London and other neighboring towns.

Overall, Knaphill offers a serene and peaceful setting, making it an ideal place for families and individuals seeking a rural lifestyle while still being within commuting distance of the city.

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Knaphill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.315655/-0.615439 or Grid Reference SU9658. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Small bridge near Bunyan's Lane bridleway

Bridge made from old railway sleepers, spanning a ditch next to one of the access tracks at Chobham Golf Club.

Paul E Smith

Pieces of oak, Sandpit Lane

This dead oak has been sawn into large pieces at the edge of Sandpit Lane bridleway.

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Brookwood Cemetery (North) late August 2022

A very average late August day, pleasantly warm but not scorching, after a month of extremes- some very hot dry days but some dramatic thunderstorms and flash floods too. See here for the Met Office August summary here Link

and the Summer 2022 profile here Link

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A hero's grave

Reynolds received his VC for his bravery Link

The Crimean War Making the news more recently: August 4th-6th, China conducts its largest ever military exercise around Taiwan in response to a controversial visit by Nancy Pelosi; August 9th, the Kenyan general election is won by William Ruto after which there are protests and violence from opposition supporters; 12th, author Salman Rushdie is stabbed multiple times as he is about to give a public lecture in New York State; 17th, Turkey and Israel agree to restore full diplomatic relations after a period of tensions; 27th, the 2022 Asia Cup begins; 28th, Pakistan declares a "climate catastrophe" and appeals for international assistance; and 31st, last Tory hustings before the end of voting to determine the UK's next Prime Minister

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The Colquhoun Family Mausoleum: late August 2022

Amongst others buried here are the diplomat Sir James Colquhoun Link

his son the lawyer Patrick Colquhoun Link

and his son in law, the oriental scholar Sir James Redhouse Link

Departing this month: 5th August 2022, Janet Durham of The Seekers; 7th August, the historian and narrator David McCullough; 8th, the singer Olivia Newton-John; 9th the author Raymond Briggs; 18th, the actress Josephine Tewson; 20th, the golfer Tom Weiskopf; 25th, the former M.P. Giles Radice; 30th, former Russian leader Mikhail Gorbachev; and lastly, on the 31st, BBC legend Bill Turnbull.

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Italian family vaults, Brookwood Cemetery (North)

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Goldsworth Park car park

The large car park at Goldsworth Park in Woking.

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Goldsworth Park recreation ground

The recreation ground at Goldsworth Park, viewed from Wishbone Way.

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Goldsworth Park recreation ground

The recreation ground at Goldsworth Park.

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West Hill Golf Course

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Scarlet Lily Beetle

A Scarlet Lily Beetle (Lilioceris lilii) doing what it does best, namely destroying perfectly good garden lilies! The Lily Beetle is similar in appearance to the black-headed Cardinal Beetle (Pyrochroa coccinea) but is smaller with the elytra being shinier, more rounded and covered in small dimples.

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St John the Baptist, Bisley: early September 2015

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Knaphill Baptist Church: early September 2015

Baptists form a major branch of Evangelical Christianity distinguished by baptizing professing believers only, as opposed to infant baptism; and doing so by complete immersion. Their history dates back to the early 17th century. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the First and Second Great Awakenings increased church membership in the United States. Baptist missionaries have spread their faith to every continent. Today there are a 100 million Baptists worldwide.

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Brookwood Post Office, Connaught Road

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Phone box at Brookwood Station

The iconic red telephone kiosk was the result of a competition in 1924 to design a telephone box suitable for London Metropolitan Boroughs. A design by Giles Gilbert Scott, a British Architect, was chosen. The box, to be known as the K2 was deployed in London in 1926. The post office suggested it be painted red. The K6 was introduced in 1935, designed to commemorate the silver jubilee of King George V. It was a smaller version of the K2, and went on to be installed prolifically around the country. It is the most recognised and iconic telephone box, that many people around the world are familiar with. The first K6 is still to be found outside the Royal Academy of Art in London. Other versions of the red telephone box were designed and implemented but none were ever to survive the popularity of the K6. Over 240,000 red telephone boxes were built between the 1920s and 1980s. BT had replaced many red telephone boxes during the 1980s and 90s with the aluminium KX100, leading to English Heritage to designate over 2000 as listed structures. Only 9400 K6's remain. BT offered councils to 'adopt-a-kiosk' for £1 to keep local K6's in place. Many have found alternate uses as mini libraries/book exchanges & art galleries, and even for storage of heart defibrillators.

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