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Headley Park, before 1912 |
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Headley Park viewed from across the lake, before 1912
Headley, having been in a detached portion of the Manor of Bishops Sutton, has never had a resident Lord of the Manor, but the various owners of Headley Park have probably been the nearest thing-even though they were technically in the Manor of Broxhead. |
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On this card, posted in August 1912, Percy Suter wrote to his future mother-in-law: "Many thanks for the card. Sorry for the delay in answering, but have been so busy getting ready for our Flower Show that it slipped my memory. I entered two things and managed to pull off two first prizes, eight shillings in all. This is the country house of one of our local gentry." |
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Another view of Headley Park, when it was a school
The Directory of Headley in 1878 says: "Headley Park is the property of Sir Henry Keating, but the house was taken down many years ago". The original house was situated some distance to the south west of the present building shown on these pages. |
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Headley Park, in the early 1950s |
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| This was built in 1884 and was, according to a newspaper article of 1904, "positioned to view the Hindhead hills, but this is now obscured by trees."
Sir Henry Keating was a celebrated Victorian judge, as was the next owner, Sir Robert Wright. Both resided here for nearly 20 years. Sir Robert died in 1901, and Charles McAndrew who owned a shipping line bought the property in 1904. It is said that he also looked at Sandringham at the time, but chose Headley Park instead.
The McAndrews left during the Second World War-the estate subsequently became a private school, then (at least by 1957) a club for émigré Lithuanians until the end of the 20th century. Today it is a hotel. |
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Bull’s Hollow, Pickett's Hill, about 1906 |
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Looking down Bull's Hollow, Picketts Hill, c.1906
Bull's Hollow at Picketts Hill is one of several good local examples of a sunken lane. The road leads down to the River Wey at Brockford Bridge, then passes Headley Park on its way to Sleaford.
Out of view, behind us at the top of the bank to the left, the remains of a lime kiln still exist today (see picture below). |
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Remains of lime kiln |
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Remains of lime kiln above Bull's Hollow
Once there were several such kilns in Headley parish but the others have all vanished. |
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Introduction
Headley Park
