Mayford

Settlement in Surrey Woking

England

Mayford

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Mayford is a small village located in the county of Surrey, England. Situated approximately 2 miles northwest of Woking, Mayford is a quiet and picturesque residential area with a population of around 3,000 people.

The village is known for its charming character and close-knit community. It is predominantly a residential area, consisting of a mix of traditional cottages and modern houses. The streets are lined with well-manicured gardens, and there are several green spaces and parks that provide a peaceful atmosphere for residents.

Mayford is well-connected with nearby towns and cities. The M3 motorway is easily accessible, providing convenient links to London and other major cities. The village is served by regular bus services, making it easy to access the surrounding areas.

There are a few local amenities in Mayford, including a village shop, a post office, and a pub, where residents can socialize and unwind. For more extensive shopping and entertainment options, the larger town of Woking is just a short distance away. Woking also offers a range of educational facilities, including primary and secondary schools.

The surrounding countryside offers plenty of opportunities for outdoor activities. The nearby Horsell Common is a popular spot for walking, cycling, and horse riding. The Basingstoke Canal, which runs through Mayford, provides scenic views and is ideal for boating and fishing enthusiasts.

Overall, Mayford offers a peaceful and idyllic setting for residents, with its beautiful surroundings, friendly community, and convenient location.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.295428/-0.57101 or Grid Reference SU9956. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Apartments in Mount Hermon Road

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Winter trees in Mount Hermon Road

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Looking from Mount Hermon Road into Midhope Road

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Hanover Court, Mount Hermon Road

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Mount Hermon Road: December 2021

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St Mary of Bethany, Woking: December 2021

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Looking south-southeast along Mount Hermon Road

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Path from St Mary's Church to York Road

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Post box outside St Mary's Church

Post boxes come in many forms from free standing pillar boxes to those built into walls. The monarch's cypher is always present to give an indication of age. In the British Isles the first red pillar post boxes were erected in Jersey in 1852. Roadside wall boxes first appeared in 1857 as a cheaper alternative to pillar boxes, especially in rural districts. In 1853 the first pillar box in the United Kingdom was installed at Botchergate, Carlisle. In 1856, Richard Redgrave of the Department of Science and Art designed an ornate pillar box for use in London and other large cities. In 1859 the design was improved, and this became the first National Standard pillar box. Green was adopted as the standard colour for the early Victorian post boxes. Between 1866 and 1879 the hexagonal Penfold post box became the standard design for pillar boxes and it was during this period that red was first adopted as the standard colour. The first boxes to be painted red were in London in July 1874, although it would be nearly 10 years before all the boxes had been repainted.(excerpt from Wikipedia)

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Winter tree in West Hill Road

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Top end of West Hill Road

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Looking along West Hill Road towards Mount Hermon Road

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Looking north-northwest along West Hill Road

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Lamppost in West Hill Road

Road lighting predates the earliest cars by thousands of years. In the 5th century BC, people in Beijing used bamboo pipes to harness and lead natural gas from volcano leaks to their communities which they then used to ignite lamps that lit up their thoroughfares at night. 1417 marked the first organized public street lighting system in London. Its mayor, Sir Henry Barton, ordered people to place oil lanterns outside their homes at night during the winter. In 1802, William Murdoch invented the first coal-ignited gas lighting system and in 1879 Paris produced the world’s first electric streetlight system. A year later, Thomas Edison introduced the first carbon-thread incandescent lamp. By 1965 most systems used high-pressure sodium (HID) lamps. Today, street lighting commonly uses high-intensity discharge lamps. Milan, Italy is the first major city to have entirely switched to LED lighting

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Houses in West Hill Road

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Bus heading down West Hill Road

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Worplesdon Station

Worplesdon station was built between Woking and Guildford in 1883. The surrounding area has remained largely rural although there are some large houses within walking distance. It is therefore a quiet place for most of the day but nevertheless enjoys an hourly off-peak service in either direction. In this view, looking towards Guildford, the platforms are deserted and there is a hint of morning mist through the bridge (which was soon to clear leaving a bright sunny day).

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