Cloaked in secrecy, or plastic sheeting?

Cloaked in secrecy, or plastic sheeting? January 2026, by Trevor Dale Contrary to one semi-serious query, no, we are not adding another storey onto the roof of the old cottage. The reason for the height of the temporary roof is revealed in the photo of the old chimney...

Let’s Celebrate the Anniversary of the First Cottage Hospital!

Let’s Celebrate the Anniversary of the First Cottage Hospital! October 2025 While we enjoy this season of Bonfire and Halloween let’s raise a glass to Dr. Napper and his team. Why? Who? Let’s step into the Victorian period when Cranleigh was an isolated village and...

I Like the Leeches!

I Like the Leeches June 2025 by Hamish MacGillivray, Heritage Consultant “I like the leeches!” One of the many enthusiastic comments last year from pupils at Cranleigh C of E Primary as we tested out sensory display ideas in the run up to writing a report bid for the...

Cranleigh Cottage Hospital – Leading the World

Cranleigh Cottage Hospital – Leading the World March 2024 by Trevor Dale We doubt our GP in the 1850’s, Albert Napper realised his innovative approach to community healthcare would stretch beyond these shores but it seems that indeed it did. Evidence has emerged...

Discovering Local History

Discovering Local History January 2024 by Trevor Dale As we enter into 2024 with great anticipation we look back on some key achievements so far in the quest to restore Cranleigh Hospital Cottage for the community, with the financial support of The National Lottery...