Thomas Hide Garrett (Shop Owner)

Thomas Hide Garrett (Shop Owner)

Allen Watts Upfield owned Upfield’s Stores (now Forrest Place) on Durbans Road overlooking the green.  The owner of another grocer’s and general store, Thomas Garrett, was in business for some of the time that Allen Watts Upfield ran his store across the green. ...
Allen Watts Upfield, Man of Property

Allen Watts Upfield, Man of Property

Today, Allen Watts Upfield is remembered in the village by Upfield Villas, the row of houses he built on the southern side of Weavers Hill on Durbans Road.  But in his lifetime he was a successful businessman, owning Upfield’s Stores and a number of properties in the...
Mabel Archdall Vicars

Mabel Archdall Vicars

Mabel Archdall Vicars, who lived at Old Tanyard Farm during and after the Second World War, was born in Clapham in 1868, the daughter of a prosperous fancy-embroidery manufacturer.  She was the third of four children born to William and Elizabeth Archdall Vicars.  Her...
May – RunWisborough

May – RunWisborough

RunWisborough Don’t miss this exciting event. For keen as well as fun runners! This year’s event takes place in May of each year raising funds for Wisborough Green Sports. Full details and booking information are published on the Runwisborough website. ...
May & Oct – Hort Soc Plant Sales

May & Oct – Hort Soc Plant Sales

Plant Sales WGHS holds two plant sales a year in May and October. Not only does this contribute to the Society’s funds but distributes plants that generally do well in our soil conditions and climate. Prices are good value and often a rarity is to be found....