LEATHERHEAD & DISTRICT LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

Streets and Roads - Leatherhead - North Street

Vardey references are from History of Leatherhead, edited by Edwina Vardey (L&DLHS 1988)

For information about the 1950 edition of Kelly's referred to below please click the Kelly's link on the left of your screen,
also for LUDC 1950 and LUDC 1965/67.
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Vardey (1988) on North Street

On the west side of North Street was the Lion Brewery referred to in Thomas Cooper's will of 1799. It was a freehold dwelling with malt house and brewery, seven store cellars, cooperage, three stables and a millhouse, outbuildings, a large garden and eight tenements, yard and paddock. Thomas Cooper was also proprietor of the 'Rising Sun', Fetcham where he began his successful trade 'brewing six-penny beer made from fine spring water'.
    
It is thought that on an island site next to the Stocks House was the Market House, part of the Leatherhead market place. Elias Allen's survey of 1629 shows a large building on the site and John Aubrey writing in his diary in 1673 records it being in the town in 1623. It may well account for the strange alignment of the old crossroads. By 1782, it had disappeared and was not shown on the Gwilt map.

from Kelly's 1950 Directory - private addresses have mostly been omitted below

From High street to Bull hill.

1 North Street Nationwide Building Society previously: Arnold & Son, estate agents (Kelly's 1950) Historic England Listing NGR: TQ1653456447 Shop, now office. Mid to later C19; altered. Roughcast render painted white, slate roof. Double-depth plan with long rear extension. Two low storeys and 2+1 bays (the 3rd bay, which has a roof of lower pitch, apparently of a different build). The principal feature of interest is the ground floor shop front under a prominent canopy: this has a tripartite shop window and a doorway to the right, with fluted Tuscan semi-columns on panelled plinths, framing a wide centre and narrower side windows, all these windows under semi-elliptical fanlights with radiating leaded glazing and the doorway with a rectangular panel above; attached to the entablature of each column is a very prominent ornamental cast-iron bracket supporting the canopy, which has ornamental cresting over a modern fascia board. The 1st floor has 4-pane sashed windows furnished with blind-boxes. Chimney stack on slope of roof at left end. Interior altered. image: temporary 1a Jemm, AW, tobacconist (Kelly's 1950)

1 North Street Kelly's 1950 Arnold & Son, estate agents LUDC 1965/67 Arnold & Son Chartered Surveyors, Valuers Auctioneers and Estate Agents Established 1855 BM Russ-Turner FRICS FAI MRSanI SF Bolton FRICS FAI also 23 The Street Ashtead

LUDC 1950

LUDC 1965/67

3a North Street March 2020 Chimes Sandwiches Lunch Bar previously: GUILDFORD & DISTRICT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD Leatherhead Congregational Church plaque that can be seen on the left of the main image: This plaque comemmorates the site on which Leatherhead Congregational Church worshipped from 1844 to 1934 prior to the removal of  the congregation to Epsom Road where they continue to worship as Christ Church (United Reformed).  [It was announced in 2020 that the Christ Church site is to close and worship will continue elsewhere] images: Haslam

1B North Street March 2019 Charlie & Ginger a speciality coffee house Charlie & Ginger Ltd was formed in 2018 previously: Southbank: GUILDFORD & DISTRICT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD. Leatherhead Congregational Church see 3a above: note the eccentric numbering image: Haslam Behind the shop can be glimpsed the roof shape and part of the tower of the former Congregational Church.
1B North Street April 2018 Southbank cookshop, glass & china, lifestyle Southbank at other times had one then two shops in Church Street, Leatherhead image: Haslam
1B North Street   Leatherhead Congregational Church 1905 Vardey (1988): The first Congregational Church in Leatherhead opened in 1816 in a barn in the centre of the town, formerly used by strolling players.The church became fully active in 1829 and by 1844 a new church had been built in North Street capable of seating 250. This can be seen in this 1905 view of North Street. The church is next to the large butcher's premises of 'Hartshorn, late Brown & Mercer, Purveyor to the Duke of Connaught': it was also a slaughterhouse. By 1930 the church building had become very dilapidated and rats ran over the back pews during evening service. It was decided to move and in 1934 the site was sold to the Guildford & District Industrial Cooperative Society. image: L&DLHS

3 North Street March 2020 Cubitt & West Estate Agents previously: GUILDFORD & DISTRICT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD.? image: Haslam

3 North Street Kelly's 1950 GUILDFORD & DISTRICT COOPERATIVE SOCIETY LTD. Telephone, Leatherhead 3036 LUDC 1950 Guildford & District Cooperative Society Take my advice my dear, join and trade at the Co-op and you'll find that many of your housekeeping worries will disappear. What is more you'll find that the 'Divi' cuts the cost. There are Grocery and Provision, Butchery and Fish, Furnishing, Outfitting, Footwear and Drapery departments at the Leatherhead branch

LUDC 1950

5 North Street March 2020 Penny Black Public House Young's previously: 5 Post Office (SHH Page, postmaster) (Kelly's 1950) Penny Black Public House Hogshead Public House image: Haslam
5 North Street Hogshead Public House Leatherhead Advertiser Oct 28 2004: There was uproar anong the residents of Leatherhead when The Penny Black changed its name to the Hogshead. Marianne Miller, licensee of the Hogshead, said the pub had been taken over by Young's Brewery and would be undergoing three weeks of refurbishment to make it more family-friendly, with the addition of carpet and the removal of the pool table. image: Leatherhead Advertiser cutting
5 North Street 1921 Leatherhead Post Office image: L&DLHS collection

7 North Street Kelly's 1950 FAIRHURST CR automobile engineer. Telephone, Leatherhead 2385 LUDC 1965/67 Porter & Smart Surveyors, Auctioneers, House, Land and Estate Agents also Corner House, Cross Roads, Great Bookham

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7 North Street Leatherhead Grill Kebab Shop previously: HEATON & SONS, auctioneers, valuers & surveyors. (Kelly's 1950) image: temporary

9 North Street Kelly's 1950 LUDC 1950 Blackheath Film Unit (Kelly's 1950) In conjunction with the LUDC the Unit produced a film on the work of the Leatherhead Urban District Council Civil Defence Services. The main work of the BFU is the production of short films for Cinema, Industrial and Educational usage. BFU also makes Filmstrips to order. BFU operates a Film and Filmstrip Production Service, covering every requirement in these spheres for Instructors, Teachers, Industry and Individuals. The work undertaken ranges from full scale film Production from script to screen, to the filming of local events in full colour, and from the making of Film strips such as are required for Road Safety to the production of Filmstrips from Teachers' own material. For all Film and Filmstrip requirements, colour or monochrome, consult BFU.   also at this address (Kelly's 1950) Kine Production Services Ltd FAIRHURST CR automobile engineer. (Kelly's 1950)

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9 North Street 2018 Stocks House image: temporary

11 North Street Kelly's 1950 11 GRANTHAM CE & SONS LTD. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, REMOVALS & WAREHOUSING. (Kelly's 1950)

LUDC 1950

11-15 North Street March 2020 Anytime Fitness Gym/Physical Fitness Centre previously on this site: Wharfside 13/15 POOLE & MORGAN, AUTOMOBILE & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERS.  (Kelly's 1950) image: Haslam
11-15 North Street April 2018 Wharfside Furniture store The Closing Down Sale notice said: After 34 years in Leatherhead our lease is coming to an end. image:Haslam

11 North Street Kelly's 1950 GRANTHAM CE & SONS LTD. COMPLETE HOUSE FURNISHERS, FUNERAL DIRECTORS, REMOVALS & WAREHOUSING. TELEPHONE, LEATHERHEAD 2079 LUDC 1965/67 Granthams of Leatherhead Over 100 Years Young For the best in Furniture, Carpets, Bedding All Soft Furnishings and Household Linens Excellent Workshop Facilities Credit arrangements with Pleasure

LUDC 1965/67

15 North Street April 2018 Longhurst of Epsom (Dignity PLC) Funeral Directors previously: Printfayre - printing and photocopying image: Haslam

17-21 North Street April 2018 17 Mole Valley Premier Car Service 19 Wing Dry Cleaners Dry Cleaners, relocated from 26 Church Street 21 Channon Newsagent previously: Kelly's (1950) Leatherhead Wine Stores (Catering Houses Ltd) Fairs J & Son, fruiterers Channon, Douglas F, confectioner image:  Haslam

North Street Kelly's 1950 Leatherhead Wine Stores (Catering Houses Ltd) LUDC 1950 The Leatherhead Wine Stores for Wines, Spirits, Beers, Ciders and Minerals Agents for Tyler & Co Ltd

LUDC 1950

25 North Street April 2018 Lidl Supermarket built in 2008 previously: Kelly's (1950) New Bull Hotel (Catering Houses Ltd)   Vardey (1988): The New Bull Hotel was owned by Friary Brewery who transferred their licence from the Old Bull. The central section of the building was once Elm House, previously the home of Charles Howell, Dr Hearden, S. Nathan, Henry Courage and Mrs Weston, among others. image: Haslam

--here is Station rd

North Street Kelly's 1950 South Eastern Gas Board (West Surrey Division) (divisional head office, Fairfield street, Wandsworth) (showrooms). Tel. Nos. 2288 & 2289 LUDC 1950 South Eastern Gas Board Modern Gas Cookers are now available A selection of the latest types my ve inspected at the Local Gas Showroom North Street Leatherhead Supplied on Cash or Hire Purchase Terms Gas for Cooking - simply superb

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East side. -- here is High st

2 North Street Kelly's 1950 Mulholland & Tedd Ltd, boot makers LUDC 1950 Old Swan Corner, Leatherhead Mulhollands The name to remember when seeking shoes of quality for the family. There is always a fine selection of shoes by 'Norvic' for men and women - and 'Kiltie' for children - at rthe shop noted for service

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2 North Street April 2018 Cancer Research charity shop previously: Mulholland & Tedd Ltd, boot makers (Kelly's 1950) image: Haslam

6 North Street April 2018 Traditional Turkish Barber Shop - check address Barber shop & Hair Salon previously: Tower Electrics Ltd. wireless dealers (Kelly's 1950) image includes entrance to 4 North Street TWO Media Company office previously: Goodrich, Edmund B. Ltd, ironmongers (Kelly's 1950) image: Haslam

below: continuation of shop to left

6a North Street MobiVape Vaping Store previously: Flinn & Son Ltd. dyers & cleaners (Kelly's 1950) image: tba

8 North Street 2019 Leaders Residential property group previously: SARAH SCOTT, costumier. (Kelly's 1950) image: tba

LUDC 1965/67
Your local Costumier Sarah Scott.
Stockists for London Town, Harella, Dereta, Marcusa, Frederica, Horrockses, Susan Small etc
Sarah Scott Ltd

8 North Street Kelly's 1950 SARAH SCOTT, costumier. Telephone, Leatherhead 3628 LUDC 1950-1 Sarah Scott Ltd Costumiers Specialists in Day and Evening Town and Country Wear. Stockists of Matita, Hershelle, Seigal, Blanes, Harella, Rembrandt, Laeta Ramage etc LUDC 1950-2 Sarah Scott Limited Costumiers For Personal and Individual Attention. Specialists  in WX and OS Models

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LUDC 1950-2

10 North Street 2019 Martin & Co Letting - Sales - Investment previously: Kelly's 1950 Surrey Trustee Savings Bank (G. Livingston, branch manager) (rear of) Leatherhead Savings Committee image: tba

10 North Street Kelly's 1950 Surrey Trustee Savings Bank (G. Livingston, branch manager) LUDC 1950 Trustee Savings Banks Sate Security  Interest Two and a half percent Per Annum All may open an Account   10  (rear of) Leatherhead Savings Committee

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12 North Street Royal Fried Chicken & Pizza restaurant & take-away previously: Moore, Henry & Son (Leatherhead) Ltd, corn merchants (Kelly's 1950) image: temporary

14 North Street March 2020 TecRes Technology Resources originally established in 1987 previously: Taylor's, cycle dealers (Kelly's 1950) Vardey (1988) image: Haslam

16 North Street Kelly's 1950 Oxborrow S. Robert,  café LUDC 1950 Catering worries will all fade if you consult ... Sid Oxborrow Parrot Cafe, North Street, Leatherhead

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18 North Street March 2020 HSBC Bank previously: 18 Midland Bank Ltd. (F. Godwin, manager) (Kelly's 1950) image: Haslam

20 North Street April 2018 Lloyds Bank Bank Kelly's 1950 20 Lloyds Bank Ltd. (Clement Smith, manager) 20 Stenning & Son, solicitors image: Haslam

North Street was near junction of Gravel Hill and North Street Clock Tower demolished 1952 Vardey (1988): Old photographs of Leatherhead show a clock tower at the junction of Gravel Hill and North Street. Built in 1860 to house the town's fire engine, the clock itself was given to the town by the old Congregational Church, once in North Street, because it could not afford to pay the tax imposed on public clocks. Near this site, a Stocks House stood in the middle of North Street and appears on a 1629 map and 1782/1793 town plan by Gwilt. From an old drawing, stocks can be seen outside so it was probably used to house offenders. A new building (1983) close to the site, has been given its name [see 9 North Street]. In WWI the first World War the Clock Tower was the site of the Leatherhead War Shrine (also known as the Ladies' War Shrine). This was an oak triptych bearing on the centre panel a cross underneath the arms of which are recorded the names of the Letherhead men who gave their lives in the Great War, and on the side panels the names of all who served in it. It was placed in North Street in 1916 by the following ladies: Miss Atkins, Miss A. Brown, Mrs. Finké, Miss O. Finké, Mrs. Leach, Miss M. E. Leach, Mrs. Still, Miss M. Still and Miss G. Wanklyn, These ladies also undertook the care of it and the keeping of the records up to date, Miss G. Wanklyn acting as Secretary. It was dedicated by the Bishop of Winchester on March 21st, 1917. After the dedication of the permanent War Memorial on April 3rd, 1921, the Shrine was removed and renovated. By the desire of the donors, and with the consent of all the various authorities concerned it was placed in the Parish Church, and a flag to surmount it was given by the same ladies, Mrs. Clark-Kennedy taking the place of her mother Mrs. Finké. images: Leatherhead & District Local History Society

1926 - War Memorial in the background - Rutter's Tobacconists in Gravel Hill and Lloyds Bank in North Street can also be seen c1905

North Street, junction with Gravel Hill Leatherhead War Memorial 1921 image: Haslam

26 North Street Kelly's 1950 BRIDGER C & SONS, house, land & estate agents & chartered surveyors. Tel. L’head 2442 LUDC 1950 C Bridger & Sons (Douglas N Clouette FRICS FAI) Established 1856 Chartered Surveyors and Fellows of the Chartered  Auctioneers' and Estate Agents' Institute Specialists in the disposal of Country Houses and Estates Qualified valuers of property and furniture for Probate and all other purposes

LUDC 1950

22-30 North Street March 2020 Hamseys Bed & Furniture Centre previously on part of this site: Kelly's (1950) on right 22 Haylock, John William Limited, boot makers 22 Bookworm Bookshop 24 HITCHMAN L, watch maker 26 BRIDGER C & SONS, house, land & estate agents & chartered surveyors. 28 tba on left 30 White CG, tea rooms 30 Popular Tea Rooms (1939) image: Haslam

32 North Street Kelly's 1950 LUDC 1965/67 Dyer the Stationer, bookseller, stationer & road travel tickets to anywhere. Telephone, Leatherhead 2100

LUDC 1965/67

32 North Street Kelly's 1950 Dyer The Printer. Telephone, Leatherhead 2100 LUDC 1950 David Dyer Hard by the Council Offices High Class Stationery, Office Supplies, Artists' materials Bookseller   Bookbindr

LUDC 1950

32-34 North Street March 2020 32 Dyers & Son Printers Established 1916 32 Surrey Hills Community Radio launched in 1984 how to listen 34 Advanced Power Developments Construction Company established 1986 also listed at 3 Bridge Street previously: Kelly's (1950) 32 Dyer The Printer. Telephone, Leatherhead 2100 32 Dyer the Stationer, bookseller, stationer & road travel tickets to anywhere. 34 Buchanan & Curwen Ltd. electrical engineers image:  Haslam

34 North Street Kelly's 1950 Buchanan & Curwen Ltd. electrical engineers LUDC 1950 Buchanan & Curwen Ltd. Electrical, Radio and Refrigeration Engineers An organisation that has been systematically built up over the last 50 years now covering every phase of Electrical Contracting Industry District Office North Street Leatherhead Works: Fairfield Road Leatherhead [Also: Westminster, Bristol, Dorking] LUDC 1965/67 Buchanan & Curwen Ltd. Electrical Engineers and Contractors For your Electrical, Refrigeration, Radio and Television Sales and Repairs Showrooms 34 North Street Leatherhead, 257-9 High Street Dorking Offices and Works Upper Fairfield Road, Leatherhead

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36 North Street* Kelly's 1950 Osenton Chas. & Co. (WL Lamden FAI), chartered auctioneers & estate agents. Telephone, Leatherhead 3001 LUDC 1950 Chas. Osenton & Co. (WL Lamden FAI) Chartered Auctioneers & Estate Agents. Incorporated Surveyors and Valuers Telephone, Leatherhead 3001/2 and at Ashtead   * presumed demolished when Leret Way was constructed

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-- here are Bull hill & Upper Fairfield rd.

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