Director's Diary

Director's Diary - March 2020

March 2020 update from Peter Pearce, Director of West Horsley Place. Read more

Director's Diary April 2020

Director Peter Pearce shares the latest news from West Horsley Place. Read more

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Why not Weave Your GladRags Square?

Textile designer Nancy Shafee continues her series of weekly GladRags Project blogs. This week Nancy introduces circular weaving- no experience or special equipment required!

How to Make a GladRags Square without Sewing

Textile designer Nancy Shafee continues her GladRags Project blog, this week she shares tips for how complete beginners can join in and. make a GladRags square.

Discovery of Evacuees' letters from 1939

In the week that the nation marked the 75th anniversary of VE Day, a significant discovery has been made at West Horsley Place. Whilst sorting through old papers, a member of our team came across an envelope containing 18 thank you letters from children evacuated to the manor house in 1939.

Henry Currie: Tsar of West Horsley

For most of the 19th century West Horsley Place was leased to the Currie family, who are responsible for our wonderful Grade II listed dog kennels. June Davey delves into the life of the 'Tsar of West Horsley'.

West Horsley Place Goodies!

We are delighted to unveil a small range of West Horsley Place goodies at the Christmas Craft fair. All profits from sales will help raise funds for further restoration of the manor house and estate. The range includes essentials such as bone china mugs and tea towels, fun ceramic Christmas decorations and children's apron, and sustainable thermal water bottle. All of our gifts our lovingly created in the UK and designed by Horsley born artist Nessie Maclay.

Garden Tales from Nicky Webber

West Horsley Place Gardener Nicky Webber shares the latest news and tales from the walled gardens.

Winter Update from Director Peter Pearce

West Horsley Place Director Peter Pearce announces that Mary Roxburghe Trust is changing its name to West Horsley Place Trust.

Meet New Gardener Nicky Webber

The Mary Roxburghe Trust is delighted that we have been joined by new Gardener Nicky Webber. We caught up with her to find our more about the challenge that awaits her in our five acres of 18th century walled gardens.

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Welcome to The GladRags Project

West Horsley Place Trust is delighted to announce a creative community project to reinforce our togetherness during this challenging time. In collaboration with artist Diana Burch and Haslemere Museum we will coordinate our local community's contribution to The GladRags Project.