SHERE DELIGHT - Key Persons
Basil Radford originally made his name when Alfred Hitchcock hired him for the 1938 film, ‘The Lady Vanishes'. Basil Radford died the following year of the film release (October 20th 1952), having collapsed in the studio recording the radio show ‘ Rogues Gallery'
Ben Miller returned to Shere after shooting the 2012 production 'Molly Moon: The Incredible Hypnotist' two years ago
Charles Hawtrey was best known for his roles in 23 ‘Carry On' films, starting in 1958 (Carry on Sergeant) through to the 1972 (Carry On Abroad).
"Harry Potter" producer David Heyman acquired feature rights to the first book a decade ago, but that option lapsed, and New Line considered the property five years later. Former New Line exec Maisel began discussing the film project with Byng a few years ago before acquring the rights.
Job Titles:
- Squadron Leader Peter David Carter
Job Titles:
- Agent
- Government
- Special Agent Is a 1948 British Film
STORY: Government agent Dick Barton battles a ring of Nazi spies who are planning to poison the entire London water supply.
Elizabeth Worsfold (1867-1935) whose husband Ernest Worsfold was village butcher at Peaslake from 1910 to 1962. Her father Frederick Read and her eldest brother - James - were village butchers at Shere - two miles away; a younger brother - Jabez - had a butcher's shop at Abinger Hammer.
Seaforth Cottage - Shere - alongside what was then her father's shop - was Elizabeth's birthplace and her life was lived out in this cluster of Surrey villages and shaped by what was expected of a Victorian daughter - an Edwardian wife. READ MORE
Celebrated British actor Geoffrey Palmer (Butterflies, Reggie Perrin, The Saint, Doctor Who, Trhe Sweeney, Fawlty Towers, Inspector Morse, Bergerac and the list goes on....) passed away in the following November 2020, so sadly never saw the film release on the following February (2021).
Hugh Griffin starred with many famous actors such as Anthony Perkins, Charlton Heston (1959 - Ben Hur), Vincent Price (Dr. Phibes Rises Again - 1972). He played Long John Silver in the TV version of ‘Treasure Island' (1960). He starred in ‘Tom Jones' - 1963. Close friend of the Welsh poet, Dylan Thomas.
Janette Scott was the daughter of much loved English actress Thora Hird. Janette is probably best known for her appearance in ‘The Day of the Triffids' (1963)
Jimmy Hanley originally married Dinah Sheridan and they starred together in various productions. They had 3 children but divorced in 1952 (the following year of the film release). Perfomed with Laurence Olivier in Henry V (1944). He sadly died at a young age of 51 in nearby Fetcham, Surrey on Jan 13th 1970
Joyce Grenfell is fondly remembered in ‘The Belles of St. Trinian's' filmed just a few years after in 1954 and the following ‘Trinians' sequels. Until her death, Joyce appeared on stage, film and TV. Joyce died in 1979, a month before she was awarded a DBE and was later commemorated on a postage stamp.
Kenneth More was best known for his film role in ‘Reach for the Sky' playing war hero Douglas Bader, in 1956. Kenneth started to get noticed shortly after ‘The Galloping Major' with the films ‘Genevieve' (1953) and ‘Doctor in the House' (1954). He then went on to star in the BBC's ‘The Forsyte Saga'
LANGRISH, THOMAS HARVEY. Rifleman, S/16206. 13th (Service) Battalion, Rifle Brigade. 111th Brigade, 37th Division. Died Wednesday 11 April 1917. Aged 21. Born Shere, Guilford, Surrey. Enlisted London. Resided Sandwich, Kent. Son of Thomas and Susan Langrish (née Miles) of Shere, Guildford, Surrey. Commemorated on the Arras Memorial, Pas de Calais, France. Bay 9. At the time of the 1901 census the Langrish family resided at Shere Street, Shere, Guilford, Surrey. Head of the house was 34 year old Thomas Langrish (senior) who was a Master Butcher, and a native of Chiddingfold, Godalming, Surrey. Mrs. Susan Langrish was aged 31 and a native of Farncombe, Godalming, Surrey. From 10 March to 5 April 1917, the13th (Service) Battalion, Rifle Brigade trained at Maisnil-St. Pol, three miles to the south east of St. Pol,training for the ‘Battle of Arras 1917.' Originally the battle was planned to commence on 8 April, prior to which an artillery bombardment of four daysduration was carried out. On 5 April, orders were received by the units which were going to take part in the battle, to the effect that a change of plan had resulted in a delay of twenty four hours, which resulted in an extra day of shelling of the enemy positions, prior to zero hour at 0530 hours on 9 April. On the first day of the battle, Thomas's battalion was in position in the corps reserve, and played no part in the costly assault on the German front line. As part of the same battle, Thomas was amongst the 45 other ranks deaths on the day that he fell. Source
Leslie Phillips is uncredited in the film but went on to be one of Britains much loved comedy actor. He starred in the ‘Doctor' series of films alongside Dirk Bogarde. He appeared in ‘The Navy Lark' BBC Radio comedy(1959-1977) with Ronnie Barker and Jon Pertwee and then appeared in the 1959 Carry On film ‘Carry On Nurse', going the phrase "Ding Dong". He appeared in 4 Carry On films.
Mark Sutton, 42, was the stunt double for 007 star Daniel Craig who parachuted into the London Olympics opening ceremony in 2012.
He was killed in Switzerland in August the following year when he hit a mountain ridge at 155mph after jumping in a wingsuit from a helicopter.
As some of you may already be aware, amber Entertainment is currently in pre-production on the independent British featrure film `'Molly Moon: The Incredible Hypnotist", and we are looking at filming key scenes for the film in and around the village of Shere during some of the above dates. The film itself is based on a series of best-selling children's books by Georgia Byng, all centered around the character Molly, an 11 year old orphaned girl."
Job Titles:
- Shere and Albury Fire Chief
RICHARD JOHN ASKEW . I am the landlord of the White Horse, Shere, in the county of Surrey-the prisoner was at my house on 18th September, and left about a quarter to 5 in the evening-I have made this plan (produced)-it correctly shows the path across the fields from my house to Gomshall Station, also the main road from the same place to the same round Frank's Corner, past the Black Horse to the station-it is quite correct as far as I know-I am not a surveyor, but I have passed my examination at Kensington, and have a master's certificate for drawing-I know how to measure and survey-this is merely a rough sketch-the way across the fields is a little farther round than the main road-it goes past Mr. Coe's rick and Mr. Farhall's farm, and also past some ricks of Mr. Farhall's-there is a level railway crossing about 150 yards from Mr. Farhall's rick; that is marked on the plan.
RICHARD JOHN ASKEW (Re-examined). I have known the prisoner for some time-I suppose I am sometimes known as Dick Askew by most people-I should not think the prisoner knew me sufficiently well to speak of me as Dick Askew; I should be surprised at his doing so-he was not in my service-I knew him at the time he was living as groom to the Duke of Northumberland, who lives about ten minutes' walk from my house-the prisoner used to come occasionally to my house with other grooms; that was how I knew him, but only in that way-he came to my house on the afternoon of 18th September and had some bread and cheese and ale there-I served him with it-he said he had left the service and had come over for a holiday-he paid for what he had-I saw him leave at about 5 o'clock-my house is about 400 or 500 yards from Mr. Coe's rick, but there is a nearer way by the path, that would be about 300 yards-when he. left my house he turned to the right in the direction of Mr. Farhall's, towards the heath, the opposite way to the station-(Referring to the plan) he went in this direction-that would lead to the rick.
Prisoner's Defence. When I came out of Mr. Askew's I went down the main road, and when I got as far as the Black Horse I had two glasses of ale and stopped there some little time, and from there I went to the station to wait for the train and the policeman arrested me.
GUILTY . There was another indictment against the prisoner for setting fire to Mr. Farhall's rick, and Constable Barker stated that he was suspected of another similar offence, and that he had been dismissed from the service of lard Onslow on the Saturday precious to the fire in question. - Five Years' Penal Servitude.
Job Titles:
- Flying Officer Bob Trubshawe
World War II vets travel to England for a reunion at their old base. Once there, one (Robert Mitchum)
Roland Culver plays a psychiatrist with deadly intentions in this crime thriller of 1957 a classic British noir also starring William Hartnell (Original Doctor Who), Gainsborough heroine Patricia Roc and veteran character actress Ellen Pollock. Also known as Scotland Yard Dragnet, The Hypnotist is scripted and directed by crime/suspense specialist Montgomery Tully, director of numerous instalments in the Edgar Wallace Mysteries series. It is featured here in a brand-new transfer from the original film elements, in its as-exhibited theatrical aspect ratio.
PLOT: Recovering in hospital after a plane crash, Val Neal, a young test pilot, begins to suffer psychosomatic attacks of pains in the chest, choking and mental blackouts. Mary, his fiancée, calls in psychiatrist Dr Pelham but, while under treatment, Val becomes violent and escapes Pelham's care. When he returns, Pelham tells him that during a mental blackout he has committed a murder...
Gary Connery - who was dressed as the Queen for the Olympics stunt - has made a film that follows the friends as Mr Connery attempts to become the first person to land a wingsuit from 2,400ft without using a parachute.
Mr Sutton is his wingman in the film, The Man Who Flew To Earth, planning the flight into a 350ft runway of cardboard boxes to cushion Mr Connery's fall and jumping with him. The world first attempt in May 2012 was a success. Mr Sutton, from the village of Shere in Surrey, was killed during the editing of the film, which was then put on hold.
Now Mr Connery and the film's director, Roy Taylor, have launched a Kickstarter campaign to complete the documentary as a tribute to his friend. The campaign, which ends on August 7, has raised £18,615, almost £50,000 short of the £67,000 target required to finish and market the documentary. Mr Connery has appealed to his friends in the City to help and is offering rewards including a day on the track with Bond film stunt driver Ben Collins, formerly The Stig on Top Gear.
Mr Connery said: "During the summer of 2011, Mark and I jumped the Walenstadt gorge in Switzerland and that was when I realised I should do a documentary about jumping without a parachute into a mound of boxes. I proposed the idea to Mark and he was more than happy to be a part of it. He was more than just a friend, he was my manager and mentor, he was my everything."
Director Mr Taylor said: "Mark was such a gentleman with such a kind and humble soul. I'd love to be able to raise enough funds to be able to complete the documentary in his honour."
Sid James became known through the 1956 ‘Hancocks Half Hour' playing next to comedy genius Tony Hancock. Sid however, was best known for 19 Carry On Films, starting in 1960 (Carry On Constable) and the last in 1974 (Carry On Dick). Sid also starred in the much loved TV sitcom, ‘Bless This House' (March 1971 - 1976) covering an amazing 65 episodes over 6 series and a feature film was released in 1972 with carry on stars Terry Scott, June Whitfield and Peter Butterworth -and Directed by Carry On director Peter Rogers.
Job Titles:
- Member of the Royal Society of the Arts
Autumn of 1843, an English gentleman named Henry Cole, decided to commission and send printed greeting cards with images that would be marked down in history as the man who invented the Christmas card.
In 1840 Cole was credited with being instrumental in revamping the postal system and creating the first self-adhesive postage stamp: the Penny Black.
As a member of the Royal Society of the Arts, Cole met Prince Albert and accepted his commission to organize the Great Exhibition of 1851. This merging of art, industry and manufacturing was so successful that there followed similar exhibitions in London and Paris, and it was instrumental in reforming the patent laws a year later.
Sir Henry Cole founded the VICTORIA & ALBERT museum in London.
Another Sir Henry Cole photo entering Shere down Gomshall Lane - Note: this was before the Village Hall and Working Mens Club (now Museum) were built on the right hand side. You can see 'Manor Cottage' on the end.
CONFUSED? - This is a picture of 'SEAFORTH COTTAGE' in Gomshall Lane (opposite the School) The previous name of 'Seaforth Cottage' was 'ELM COTTAGE' (Thank you to Marsha Walton), when Sir Henry Cole lived there...
Professionally, Henry Cole was a busy and influential man. Maybe that's why there is a lot more known about his professional life than his private life. With all the demands on his time, he did try to keep up with the social graces, but one year around the holidays, time just got away from him, and he had to solicit help in sending greetings to his friends.
Cole started working when he was 15 years old. He was born in Bath, England, the son of an army officer, but he moved to London for the opportunities. One of his first jobs as a civil servant was the Assistant Keeper of Public Records. He fancied himself a writer and began his publishing career with pamphlets about reforming the public record system. His efforts led to the establishment of the General Record Office.
Flush with success, Cole, along with two partners, edited and published the Guide newspaper, the Historical Register and the Journal of Design. In addition to writing, design was a field that he was passionate about. It's unknown whether he was educated in design and the decorative arts or if his passions and instincts fueled his achievements, but his influence spanned administrative duties as well as his own creative projects.
A MAN OF MANY TALENTS - Much of Cole's personal work was done under the name of Felix Summerly. As this alter ego he wrote children's books, handbooks of the National Gallery, Hampton Court and other art exhibitions, and many articles of various subjects. He also designed the Felix Summerly Tea Service which was made by the Herbert Minton ceramic factory. This became so popular that Cole, perhaps a bit of a snob, opened Felix Summerly's Art-Manufactures with the goal of commissioning work from artists that would raise the level of industrial design and the overall taste of the general public.
In 1840 Cole was credited with being instrumental in revamping the postal system and creating the first self-adhesive postage stamp: the Penny Black. A profile of Queen Victoria was on the stamp, and Cole provided the sketch of her that was used based on a medal done by William Wyon.
As a member of the Royal Society of the Arts, Cole met Prince Albert and accepted his commission to organize the Great Exhibition of 1851. This merging of art, industry and manufacturing was so successful that there followed similar exhibitions in London and Paris, and it was instrumental in reforming the patent laws a year later.
Cole's influence extended into education when he was asked, on behalf of the government, to reorganize the Schools of Design. He became head of the Science and Art Department, a job that lasted 21 years.
At the end of the Great Exhibition of 1851, Parliament authorized £5,000 to purchase the most striking objects that were on display to be part of a permanent collection along with the best drawings from art schools from around the country. Cole founded The South Kensington Museum to exhibit these works. Queen Victoria was on hand for the official opening, and in 1899 it became the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Cole retired in 1873 after 50 years in public service, but that didn't seem to slow him down. He continued to channel his experience and expertise toward education and established the National Training School for Music and the National Training School for Cookery within two years. In 1875 he was rewarded for his service by receiving the Order of the Bath. It was Queen Victoria herself that recommended he be knighted.
STARTING A TRADITION With all of this resume building, it's easy to imagine that in 1843 Cole was just too busy to write Christmas cards. The custom at the time was to hand write each one individually, but that just wasn't going to happen. Cole hired London artist John Calcott Horsley to design a card for him to send to all his friends. It was a triptych with scenes on each of the side panels depicting the charitable essence of Christmas: feeding the poor and clothing the homeless. In the center was the message "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year To You" under a colorful drawing of a family celebrating, their wine glasses raised in a toast. Horsley made 1,000 lithographic copies of his greeting card measuring 5 1/8 inches by 3 and 1/4 inches, and he hand colored each one himself. The cards that Cole did not send were sold in the Felix Summerly art shop on Bond Street in London for six cents each. Since it is estimated that there are only about a dozen still in existence, they have become quite collectible. In December 2008 one sold for £8,500 (over $13,000 today).
Job Titles:
- Director General of the BBC.
BBC television and radio. She and a friend start knocking on doors, circulating petitions and organizing rallies. Her nemesis during this time is Sir Hugh Carleton Greene, Director General of the BBC. He thinks
she is just an old busybody who has no artistic taste and doesn't represent the mainstream of British society. Throughout his tenure,
which lasted several years, he refused to see her or respond to her correspondence.
She continued to campaign at what she viewed as unacceptable programming until her death in 2001. Written by garykmcd - source