Today is #WorldRefugeeDay2026 Area has long trad of welcoming refugees: Huguenots fleeing France C16 & C17, Belgians fleeing homeland #WW1, Jews fleeing Europe #WW2. This video from our "From War to Welcome" exhibition about Ukrainians in Borough records some of their experiences buff.ly/ZldVsDK

#FridayFrocks #WeddingDresses. This dress c.1918-20 is made from silk satin and features glass beadwork, crystals and lace. Tassels fall to the sides and the back of the gown features three acorn-like pendants. #Fashion #Beadwork #ArtDeco #Dress

#ThrowbackThursday Old Mill Tea House #Thorpe 1938 Thorpe Mill 1st recorded in 1518, but timber framed and brick buildings C17. Stopped as mill 1919 & became tea room in 1938 & later a restaurant. Subject to Compulsory Purchased Order & demolished in 1971 to make way for the M3 #TBT #LocalHistory

#FridayFrocks – The pearl and crystal #Beadwork on this platinum lamé evening gown, c.1927, by Paul Poiret, is a masterclass in the art of embellishment. #Fashion #Poiret #1920sFashion #1920s

#ThrowbackThursday 41 London Street #Chertsey 1911. Premises of R.J. Percey, Decorator & Undertaker. Family moved in 1905 & remained for c20 yrs when moved across London St to No42. In background is buildings of a maltings which operated in C19 since replaced by the Chertsey Gate development #TBT

#FridayFrocks – The 1930s was a glamorous era, and there were plenty of opportunities for people to put on their glad rags. This outfit, c.1929-35 is a lovely example. It is made from cream net and decorated with lace and #Beadwork #Fashion #1930s #Dress #StyledBodies

@rickedwards1.bsky.social with 1 wk to #2026WorldCup do you know what links Scotland v Morocco match England v Ghana & Chertsey? Theyre taking place in #Foxborough named after GB Foreign Secretary & former Chertsey resident RtHon Charles James Fox in recognition of support for American independence

#ThrowbackThursday 1908 workers at Paripan factory on Yard Mead site on A308 at #Runnymede. Various chemical companies (most notably Randall Bros. 1886-1888), have occupied the site since the first factory was built there in 1866, making coloured ink, paint and varnish. Site redeveloped 1971 #TBT

#FridayFrocks #Beadwork A glittering evening gown c.1926 – 27, features embroidered paste bead decoration in the form of bows on a satin background. #Fashion #1920s #Dress #Flappers #RoaringTwenties

#ThrowbackThursday pupils at Englefield Green School, c.1910! Founded 1827 by donations from locals & King George IV, who gave £50 towards the building costs & further annual contribution of £20. Boys & girls schools merged 1947 & 1967 new school, St. Jude’s, open. Old school demolished 1983 #TBT

#FridayFrocks - Ball gown, c.1900–02, designed by Madame Clapham, Court Dressmaker. It is hand embroidered with silk, metallic thread and glass #Beadwork embroidery. #Fashion #Edwardian #Dress #BallGown

#ThrowbackThursday 47 Guildford St #Chertsey 1966 The Chertsey Milk Bar opened after WW2 when such places became popular after rationing & they offered affordable treats like milkshakes & ice cream. Milk bars were social spaces & reflected increasing prosperity & American influences in post-war UK.

#FridayFrocks This evening gown, c.1927–28, is heavily decorated with #Beadwork, making a dazzling overall impression. Loose lines of bugle beads have been caught in at regular intervals to create a tiered, festooned effect. #ArtDeco #1920s

#ThrowbackThursday Christ Church #VirginiaWater 1905 Virginia Water was poor part of Egham & parishioners attended St John. 1837 £2,000 gifted for church & vicarage on condition only 1/5 pews rented whilst rest were available to the poor. Further funds came from locals & even Queen Victoria #TBT

#FridayFrocks #Beadwork - This wedding gown, 1931, is attributed to designer Norman #Hartnell. There are still a few places left for tomorrow’s ‘History of the Wedding Dress’ Study Morning. To book or for more info see www.zeffy.com/en-GB/organizations/friends-of-chertsey-museum

#ThrowbackThursday Lang Propeller Factory #Addlestone 1916 Propellers made with 2 or 4 blades & were used on c.80% of GB fighter planes in WW1. Vickers Vimy plane Alcock & Brown used for 1st transatlantic flight in 1919, also fitted with Lang propellers #TBT #LocalHistory

Happy #MayDay to you all! Pupils from Princess Mary Village Homes #Addlestone maypole dancing a tradition dating from Middle Ages when maypole had become a focal point of village Spring celebrations across England & parts of Europe marking arrival of spring & promise of growth, fertility, & renewal

#FridayFrocks #Beadwork - a darkly striking evening gown from 2007 by Alexander McQueen. The back is cut daringly low on this halter-neck gown, and sharp points extend from the bugle-beaded bodice; contrasting with the softly layered ballet-style silk tulle skirt.

#ThrowbackThursday Guildford St #Chertsey, c.1899 On R is George Inn (called The Boot, 1771 and prob Prince's Arms 1613). On L Congregational (United Reform) Church, built 1876. The pillars & porch were removed 1969. Whilst in distance is Bell Corner and the Bell Public House. #TBT #LocalHistory

#FridayFrocks #SpringFlowers Evening dress from the 1840s made of a brocaded floral silk which dates from the 1770s. It’s probably made from an old bolt of fabric rather than a re-construction of an 18th-century dress.

#ThrowbackThursday Stride's Smithy 127-129 Brox Rd, #Ottershaw, 1905. 1871 census lists smithy on site but run at time by Robert Gray with apprentice, 19-year-old Charles Stride who took over in 1905. Moved to 25 Brox Rd, '56 & smithy was sold off with 4 houses built on the site. #TBT #LocalHistory

#FridayFrocks #SpringFlowers - An evening blouse, c.1935–38, carefully hand painted with a bold floral design. The narrow-waisted style and the boxy shoulders were a new 1930s fashion. This shape was to dominate for much of the 1940s.

#ThrowbackThursday Woodlee Rehab Centre #Egham 1946 Previously owned by Farlow Family in #WW2 it was commandeered for war use. It provided accommodation, training & rehab for disabled people through to the 1990s. The site is now home to @ACSEgham #TBT #LocalHistory

#FridayFrocks - This Man's waistcoat, c.1765–70 is particularly suitable for our #SpringFlowers theme. The fronts are decorated with ribbons and violets, and they have been hand painted rather than embroidered.

Happy St Beocca's Day! Abbot of Chertsey who along with 90 others were slaughtered by Vikings who raided Chertsey Abbey in 871. Beocca & Chertsey Martyrs are "Pre-Congregation" saints, meaning they were considered saints long before C12 when canonisation became a structured process.

Throwback Thursday - Abbey Mill, Chertsey, c.1900 This was until early C20 to be found close to Chertsey Bridge in what is now the grounds of Abbey Chase Nursing Home. Orig part of Chertsey Abbey complex, later used by town. Interested in Chertsey Abbey? Join our free walk chertseymuseum.org/events

#FridayFrocks #SpringFlowers: This evening gown c.1980–82, was designed by Bruce Oldfield. Made from figured silk, it resembles a tulip flower. The bodice has a single shoulder strap supporting a petal-shaped panel. The skirt features 5 further bias-cut petals.

#ThrowbackThursday St Jude's Church Englefield Green 1910 Before C19 Englefield Green was a rural hamlet based around the green. Gradually it expanded so call for a church to be built. On St Jude’s Day 28th October 1858 foundation stone of Church was laid. #TBT #LocalHistory

Don't forget to put your clocks forward 1 hour! This tavern/coaching clock was made by John James of Egham late C18. Also known as Parliament Clocks as they were erected after the 1797 Act of Parliament which introduced a clock tax. It was repealed a year later. #BST #daylightsavings

#FridayFrocks #SpringFlowers - Ball gown, c.1898–1902, featuring beautiful embroidered irises. These wind their way up the bodice and down the skirt. It consists of chenille work with silk chiffon and velvet appliqué.

#ThrowbackThursday Approaching Coxes Lock Mill #Addlestone c.1940 An iron mill was 1st built here on #Wey Navigation 1776/77. Making of iron stopped c.1829 Subsequent use as a silk mill & more extensively as a corn/flour mill. Mill rebuilt1900 & closed 1983 & redeveloped as residential properties

#FridayFrocks #SpringFlowers: Open robe, c.1777 – 80 made from linen which has been block printed with a floral sprig design. The colours are pencilled, or painted, by hand.

Throwback Thursday – Chertsey Meads, c.1922 For centuries Meads area was part of the Manor of Chertsey Beomond acquired by Chertsey Abbey 1325. 1937 SCC bought 167 acres at Chertsey Meads. During WW2it was given over to the Air Ministry. Today it is looked after by Runnymede Borough Council #TBT

#FridayFrocks #SpringFlowers - Afternoon ensemble of black lace and net, c.1935-39. It features dramatic panels of printed floral silk with a wisteria or lilac design. These have been cut out and applied over the lace.

#ThrowbackThursday workers at #Chertsey Brewery, c.1890 The Brewery stood on site opposite current Chertsey Library & from at least 1845 had been a maltings. Production ceased late 1890s. Part of the site renamed as Caxton House remained at 57 Guildford St until late 1980s when demolished #TBT

#FridayFrocks #SpringFlowers: A man’s waistcoat, c.1775–80 of fresh green silk satin with floral embroidery in tambour-work and satin stitch. This waistcoat may once have formed part of a three-piece suit.

#ThrowbackThursday The Cricketers. Row Town, 1890s Once a beer retailer & grocer. It appears in pub records in 1826, but was likely around before then as the establishment known as the Bird In Hand. See local history map for other pubs in Runnymede ( chertseymuseum.org/local-history )

#FridayFrocks #Embroidery - gown, c.1901, by a ‘Court Dressmaker’ ‘Madame Clapham’. It is hand embroidered with floral sprays in silks, metalwork, opalescent sequins, paste stones, seed pearls and glass beadwork.

#ThrowbackThursday Gothic "Chapel" Ottershaw Park 1958 Designed by James Wyatt the Chapel first appears on maps in c1806. It was originally home to the kitchen, bakehouse and pantry until 1868 when used as the laundry. Eventually building was abandoned and demolished in 1962. #localhistory #TBT

#FridayFrocks #Embroidery A man’s waistcoat of cream silk satin, c.1895 - 1905. It’s likely to have been a wedding waistcoat, with motifs that were meaningful for the wearer. These include baskets, bows and hunting horns.

#ThrowbackThursday High St Egham c.1905 Rayment’s Music Shop (L) opened at No. 54 in 1900. Premises were shared with Ruth Price selling craft materials for embroidery and needlework. 1909 Rayment moved his business across road to No. 166a & Price also moved premises, as specialist wool shop.

Celebrate #Valentine’sDay and visit our #MarriageALaMode exhibition with bridalwear from the 1780s to the 1980s. This stunning 1931 Norman Hartnell wedding gown features. Closes 05.09.2026. See chertseymuseum.org/costume-exhi...

#FridayFrocks #Embroidery - Stomacher, c.1725–35. Silver embroidered background with a flower pattern in colourful silks and gold thread. Stomachers were decorative panels worn at the front of a bodice to fill in the central gap between the two sides of a dress.

#ThrowbackThursday Burley pond #Chertsey 1906 The building visible is Burley Cottage, which still stands today on the edge of Abbeyfields & Staines Lane. Cottage & pond, which not filled in until 1960s take names from Grade II Burley Orchard built 1875 for William Anthony Herring local iron-founder

#FridayFrocks #Embroidery. A very special apron, c.1730 – 50: It is made from silk taffeta and hand embroidered in gilt metal threads and silks. Aprons were worn by women at all levels of society, but this decorative type was a fashion accessory and served no practical purpose.

#ThrowbackThursday - Thomas Watson's grocer's shop & post office corner of Church Rd/High St #Addlestone during celebrations for Relief of Mafeking May 1900 after 2,000 British soldiers were freed from sieged town during the Second Boer War.

#FridayFrocks #Flounces. Rayon evening gown, c.1946 – 1947. It has a deep flounce or peplum. A stylish piece, it perhaps owes more to the fashions of the late 1930s than to the post-war period.

#ThrowbackThursday ruins of an emergency water tank #Ottershaw Chase 1 of 3 constructed during WW2 on Ottershaw Park Estate to ensure that the military stationed on the estate had a ready supply of water in case of bombing. #localhistory #TBT

#FridayFrocks #Flounces - an evening gown, c.1940-45, of rayon, with waterfall #Flounces falling to the floor-length hemline. The style is typical of the late 1930s to early ‘40s.