Search site: Advanced search   Categories Antique Prints Antique Maps Books Magazines Vintage Prints Modern Art Prints Local Victoria Artist Gustave Dore Art Prints Special Gift certificates Help Contact us Privacy statement Terms of Service & Conditions Vintage-Views Antique Prints and Maps :: Vintage Prints :: Vintage Prints of Surrey Views, England :: BLECHINGLEY, SURREY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, 1914 VINTAGE COLOUR LITHOGRAPH BLECHINGLEY, SURREY IN THE UNITED KINGDOM, 1914 VINTAGE COLOUR LITHOGRAPH   Click to enlarge This rare print by the author/artist james S Ogilvy represents old english architecture and topography from the early 1900s. Bletchingley is a village in Surrey, England. It is to the east of Redhill and to the west of Godstone. Bletchingley can be traced back as far as Saxon times and was subsequently mentioned in the Domesday book. It is still possible to find signs of this long history today, parts of the Church date back to 1100 with considerable enlargements in the 13th century. This distinctive Norman church, St Mary’s, can be found to the east of the village. In 1225 there is mention of Bletchingley as a borough. In the Middle Ages a borough was created either by the King or one of the Lords as a potentially profitable element in the development of their estates. It appears that after the 14th century Bletchingley began to lose its importance as a borough, perhaps losing out to the market town of Reigate. However, at one point it managed to achieve the status of a rotten borough! Parliamentary elections where held in what is now the White Hart. A number of public footpaths and bridleways can be found both to the north and south of the village which not only allow access to the countryside but also provide the opportunity to stumble across some other interesting buildings. The house at Place Farm formed the gatehouse of Blechingley Place; a great Tudor house, which Anne of Cleves occupied after her marriage to Henry VIII, was annulled. Anne of Cleves originated from a small town called Kleve, in what is now Germany. This long history means that it is still possible to see several buildings that date back to around 1500 in the High Street area. Also to the north can be found Brewer Street Farm (15th century) and the Old Rectory (1786). Details   SKU 041923k7 Quantity in stock 1 item(s) available Price: US$24.95 Options   Quantity 1 Add to cart         Your cart Cart is empty View cart Money Order, Check or PayPal Orders history You don't need to register to purchase items. However, registering will keep you informed of specials and your subjects of interest. Username Password Log in Register Recover password If Javascript is disabled in your browser click here

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