There is a new, updated version of the fabulous Chart in History book, which was originally produced a year ago from an exhibition and talk at St Andrew’s Village Hall in 1976 by Beryl Withers. The book has been put together with additional information and maps by Christopher Pendred and Nick Withers.

This lovely book, all about the history of the Chart with loads of really interesting accounts and photos, is now on sale at £28.

Packed in a special jacket, it includes:

• The 100-page book itself
• 1840 Tithe Map
• Tithe Book of Apportionment
• 1869 First Edition Ordnance Survey Maps
• Field Use Map with text
• Chart Walk Guide
• Christmas Supplement, including information about St Andrew’s Steeple; an article from the 1939 Surrey Mirror; List of historical sites across Limpsfield Common from the National Trust; historical information and interview on Scearnbank and a lovely historical account of the former Hops gardens of Limpsfield Chart.

The book is £28 and available Memorial Stores in Limpsfield Village – cash or card; by e-mail direct to Christopher at chrispendred@me.com.

Christopher will also have a stall at the Love Oxted Christmas Market on November 23rd 2024, from 2-6pm on Station Road West – Cash and online payments via mobile banking.

This is a not for profit book and proceeds from the first edition provided a donation of £1,100 to the Friends of Limpsfield Common.