A Quick Stroll Around Pirbright in Surrey

Pirbright is a village in Surrey, and is in the borough of Guildford. David Chown joins me again as we wander to the church and have a look at the delightful 17th century rebuilding of the much earlier religious house that was once stood there.
Explorer Henry Morton Stanley has his imposing boulder grave at the end of the grounds of the grade II* listed medieval church.
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[@tectorama]

Like yourself Richard, even though I have no religious leanings, I love looking around old churches. As I think I may have mentioned before, I usually look at the list of those who died in WWI and WWII. It's often sad to see how many who were obviously of the same family, died in those conflicts .......... Alan

[@RichardVobes]

That is sad, especially for the survivors.

[@MrGreatplum]

A lovely church - it reminds me internally of the churches in the city of London. Some interesting history from the website regarding its construction... ‘By 1783 the ancient building had become very dilapidated. The Parish registers note that Thomas Newman and Elizabeth Woods had to be married in Worplesdon, Pirbright church 'being out of repair'. Pirbright was at that time a very poor village, and villagers could not meet the cost of rebuilding, so a meeting was held at the White Hart pub and the decision made to apply for permission to raise money by public subscription. A statement in the Overseers’ Accounts declares : ‘1785: Att a publik vestry call, this thirteenth Day of September at the Wyte hart to impower Thomas Woods and John Collins Churchwardens………. to Bori mony towards the Bilden of the Curch we under set our hands to agree to hit’. Just at that time King George III was travelling through Pirbright when his coach was overturned. The villagers rescued him and gave him hospitality whilst his coach was repaired. Such was his gratitude that he issued a petition for all the churches in England to contribute to the rebuilding of Pirbright Church. A copy of that petition can be seen in the church today. The funds were raised and in 1785 the church and tower were taken down and rebuilt, the church with brick and the Lady Chapel and tower with small squared stones dug from the neighbouring commons.’ Also, you were right about the organ, being completed in 2010!

[@hubertegg]

The White Hart used to be a lovely pub. But now its just a wine bar

[@RichardVobes]

Thanks for the info, Matthew.

[@georgetimperley8906]

That was nice, the sun made the shots quite different and nice too! That grave stone was very unique! Tall! Great one you 2 👍

[@RichardVobes]

A massive grave stone, indeed.

[@ramibu239]

That was a fascinating church & it did look much more modern than 18th century! I really found it interesting that the sign of St Michael's that you were reading had a dragon on it!!!You could tell it was a very well maintained & cared for building. Lovely, lovely building!

[@RichardVobes]

I enjoyed the church myself too.

[@WiltshireMan]

Interesting that Richard, I didn't know about the difference between English or Irish yews. Love the churches and history

[@RichardVobes]

Me neither - so we learn something all the time.

[@TheRamblingsofBry]

my Mum used to talk about Pirbright, I think she once lived there, what a lovely sunny day.

[@RichardVobes]

Thanks for pointing out the error!

[@andrewnorris1]

Utterly charming video. A real slice of Englishness.

[@RichardVobes]

So many lovely places to explore. Cheers, Andrew.

[@tedhuges8275]

It about time you got your wellies on. Have a nice day.

[@RichardVobes]

I need to buy some.

[@ab-iy5qq]

I'm amazed at the size of that green.

[@RichardVobes]

It's big!

[@barrystevens2699]

Nice video Richard. The famous Brookwood cemetery next to Porbright was a location I was going to suggest taking you to if you haven't been already. It's an amazing Necropolis..

[@RichardVobes]

I think we would need permission, wouldn't we, Barry?

[@barrystevens2699]

@@RichardVobes Yes you need to apply for permission by the society to use a camera. But I hear they are usually obliging.

[@FrancescoBellringer]

Oh yes

[@borderlands6606]

The worshippers of Pirbright are numerous or wealthy, because that's a heck of an organ for a modestly sized church.

[@RichardVobes]

Isn't it just! :)

[@johnhorne1685]

Interesting gravestone I have seen it a few times in the past. Going from memory I think the stone came from Africa and the inscription of Bula Matari in one of the African languages means Stonebreaker He had his House and estate just to the west of the church with a small river running through it which he called after an African river it may also have had a small lake

[@RichardVobes]

I believe the hills nearby are called Stanley Hills!

[@beachcomber36]

I can feel a video of Brookwood cemetery coming soon or maybe the ninety foot gorge in the nearby Basingstoke canal?

[@RichardVobes]

Probably not Brookwood, but the gorge, more likely!

[@squared.thought6650]

we have real early dudes here as Bald as we are

[@RichardVobes]

Yes indeedy :)

[@alanbstard4]

yes they look like Canada geese

[@RichardVobes]

Ah, that's one thing I got right, then.

[@MrNas42]

Lovely graveyard and attractive church from the outside. Inside, a little disappointing, but the lack of windows in the Chancel is very unusual, the originals seemingly blocked by the added side aisles.

[@RichardVobes]

I quite enjoyed the fresh look of the church, actually.

[@richm2835]

I often wonder if the large church organs require any special maintenance or regular tuning , and who does it , also if anyone still builds them ?

[@RichardVobes]

I guess they must need maintenance. I imagine there is a company somewhere that still builds them.

[@ShanghaiGoat]

Horstead Keynes!

[@oliverjh1281]

That’s a week excuse .... yes I use it once a week 😂😂😂classic Richard reminded of a Marx brothers sketch 👍

[@RichardVobes]

Glad you smiled.

[@realgreendress2330]

Not far from me! Come back and do Bisley NRA and the Brookwood Cemeteries.

[@RichardVobes]

What does NRA stand for?

[@realgreendress2330]

@@RichardVobes National Rifle Association. Bisley has the most curious buildings.

[@orange70383]

All the churches here are locked when not in use, odd to see that you can just stroll on in.

[@RichardVobes]

Most churches here are open for people to pray in the UK - not so in big towns and cities.

[@martincannon1078]

To stop confusion on whether it's 17th or 18th century why don't we say in the 17 hundreds or 18 hundreds etc...Much easier I would have thought.

[@RichardVobes]

And many people so say that.

[@martincannon1078]

@@RichardVobes Sorry but I've been out of the country for 45 years! Crikey! It's like getting things sorted...I used to say in my time sorted OUT. Bonne journée à toi cher Richard...Love your vidéos....

[@10wanderer]

Canada Geese ! I don,t know who introduced these birds , but I wish they hadn,t! they have spread all over England in their 1000s .they are a scourge , you cant eat them , even foxes won,t eat them . and they crap everuwhere .

[@ramibu239]

Here in the US too. They are moving out our natural wetland waterfowl & other birds as there are so many of them & they are territorial. And I know what you mean aboit the poo! We have a hard time going to visit my the cemetary where my Dad & grandparents are because of this!!!

[@RichardVobes]

Oh dear!