No Ordinary Road!
As the research on the history of Rowhills continued, it became apparent that some earlier perceptions were incorrect. Chapters have been left as they were written at that time and a file called ‘Corrections and Additions’ made. Further anecdotes, omissions and corrections are welcomed.
An introduction to the History Project from Susan and John
Dear Reader
After the initial excitement of moving in to Rowhills, settling down and meeting new neighbours, it might cross some minds to question who lived in the road previously or even what is the history of the road?
Other questions might be, where does Heath End finish and Hale and Weybourne begin?What is Caesar’s Camp? And where is Rowhill Copse? How many houses are in Rowhills, The Warren and Acorn Keep? How many people live in these roads? Talking to different people in the road, it seemed that various residents might be a rich source of snippets of anecdotes and information regarding Rowhills. Might it be a worthy informal history project to try to collate this into some cohesive history?
The aim is that this small history collection with humble beginnings might bring people together and could require sharing of information with neighbours regarding land boundaries. A lot of work, yes, but by allowing all residents to make a contribution, different people could make the history project grow and who knows where it will end up?
Heath End, adjacent to the Aldershot, Hampshire border was, from the 1850s, next to the developing garrison town, the home of the new centralised British Army. Queen Victoria’s Pavilion, the military Riding School, the Artillery, Cavalry and Infantry barracks were close by. So, it might be expected that maybe some or even many of the previous Rowhills residents linked in some way to Aldershot. It is inevitable that there will be errors in this developing history project but any corrections will be welcomed to put the record straight.
So, please dig out those deeds and start researching the previous residents of your property. Invite your neighbours to join in.
From
Susan and John Barnett
Platinum Jubilee, 2022
| Chapter 1 | The 1880s |
| Heath End Hill, Heath End Nursery, The Warren, The Army College | |
| Chapter 2 | The 1890s |
| Rowhill Copse | |
| Chapter 3 | The 1900s |
| Woodlands | |
| Chapter 4 | The 1910s |
| Rowhills Estate | |
| Chapter 5 | The 1920s |
| Littlecott, The Copse House, College Road | |
| Chapter 6 | The 1930s |
| Abbotswood, Chestnuts, Firbank, Four Oaks, Hazelwood | |
| Chapter 7 | The 1940s |
| The Coppins (The Coppice), Firbank (Badger Lodge) | |
| Chapter 8 | The 1950s |
| Bracken, Folly End, Silver Birches, Tanglewood | |
| Chapter 9 | The 1960s |
| The Rockery, Chestnut Lodge, Glade Cottage, Glenside Cottage, Lauderdale (Magnolias), Tall Trees, Woodrow Cottage, Kingscott | |
| Chapter 10 | The 1970s |
| Alpine Lodge, Nyetimber, Pinecroft | |
| Chapter 11 | The 1980s |
| Badgers Hollow, Chilton, Claverton, Four Seasons, Linden, Oakwood, Wentwood | |
| Chapter 12 | The 1990s onwards |
| 33 and 33A Rhodora, Copthorne | |
| Appendix A | Maps |
| Appendix B | Photographs and postcards |
| Appendix C | Military Personnel |
| Appendix D | Henry Wells |
| Appendix E | Sources of Information |