Click the link to see more old photo's of early Eastleigh's old shops, the Railway Institute and the Cheese Market and much more,Bishopstoke History Society · January 24, 2019 · Thanks go to Colin Bates for supplying the “So you think you know Bishopstoke” photo. . . 1 ha) No. Bishopstoke Carnival. When we bought the place, we were told by an elderly. It was reputed to be originally a Granary, before being converted into a family house called Highfield House. 15 am Communion – modern language St Mary’s (but NO Morning Worship on Zoom). 485 likes · 16 talking about this. September 7, 2021 · In 1926, the Eastleigh & District Industrial Co-Operative Society relocated from the corner of Hamilton Road and Scotter Road to this building at 24, Spring Lane, on the corner of Hamilton Road and Spring Lane. “I just received sad news of Sister Beven who lived at Stoke Lodge. Bishopstoke History Society was conceived in its present form in 2009. To read his story click on the link to our History website. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history. orLog In. 30 the Eastleigh and District Local History Society will feature a talk from the Bishopstoke Local History. ” Bishopstoke History Society Changing Eastleigh (Produced from a presentation compiled by Chris Humby in May 2017) (The prototype Spitfire K5054 at Eastleigh, 11th May 1936) Eastleigh is home to the Spitfire, which first flew from Eastleigh Airfield on 11 th May 1936. . F. Montague carrier. The Foresters Arms was located at the top of Bishopstoke, on the corner of Church Road and Stoke Common Road. " We need your help, as we have no idea where the location or the house is, any ideas?The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. 3,014 likes · 115 talking about this. March 30, 2021 · Diana Rogers posted “ Mortimers Lane where Mimosa Drive and Camelia Grove are today, stood Fair Oak Park. Saturday 6th. Bishopstoke History Society · December 3, 2021 · · December 3, 2021 ·The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. Mrs. - Bishopstoke History SocietyBishopstoke History Society · September 27, 2021 · · September 27, 2021 ·The old ticket on the left is from Oxford to Bishopstoke, 3rd. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. The Victoria Historical Society promotes interest in Victoria area history and that of British Columb Victoria Historical SocietyBishopstoke History Society was conceived in its present form in 2009. This is a picture of a Hamilton Road Street party, probably in the 1940’s, celebrating the end of WW2. orBishopstoke History Society. Over the next few posts, I will posting an edited version of “ Memories of Bishopstoke “ written by Lily Valentine Cull (Biddy) 1913-2015 Thanks to her daughter Linda for allowing us to. 1951. There has been a inn on this site for nearly 200 years old as the Anglers Inn first appeared on a map in 1824. . Mr. An introduction tells the story of Bishopstoke by means of maps, starting with one of 1613 from Winchester College and going on to the arrival of Bishopstoke. Wildlife Sanctuary. Log In. It is recorded as "Stoke" as early as 948 AD when King Eadred granted land there to a thegn called Aelfric. The two ladies in the centre are my mother, Brown Owl, Mrs Ivy Honeybone and close friend Tawny Owl, Mrs Daisy Trill. Log In. Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society February 16, 2021 Photo's of some of the old " Mount " hospital buildings. 5 acres (11. The Trefoil Guild have knitted/crocheted this post box topper to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles! 3. The last owners of Bishopstoke Mill, from 1910, were Shears and Chamberlain. May 19 · Across Sedgwick Road from the last post, was the Labour Hall, ("Then & Now photos") The hall was built entirely by voluntary labour and was officially opened in September 1955. . This map dates from the late 1890s and is interesting to note that Bishopstoke had expanded. Sandra McCoye asked for some history on the grade 2 listed building called Stoke Lodge. The last Church built here at Riverside was in 1825, it fell into disrepair and the main body of the church demolished in 1891. This had been the parish hall for the old St Mary's Church, which used to stand over the road. to 220 ft. )This picture is of the original building that was called the Bishopstoke playing field pavilion and was built when the new recreation park was created. Street Party Gallery. Create new account. It shows old photos from our collection, (many unseen before). One of Stuart Rigden's. These will be the memories of old Bishopstoke from yesteryear. Roy Honeybone commented "While spring cleaning during Covid19 lockdown I came across this photograph of the First Bishopstoke Brownies taken in July 1951. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. The machine was driven by a belt powered by a gas engine in the corner. In 1970, David Moody relocated his Hardware Store from 1 Riverside (where the Chinese. This shop, whilst having a succession of owners is the only shop in Bishopstoke to continually trade in the same type of business since it first opened over 100 years ago. . This Monday Evening, 9th. Mary's Church, "Ring for the King"Bishopstoke History Society October 3, 2021 · Most of you knew the old view was at Stoke Common, looking towards Jockey Lane with Rose Cottage in the middle of the photograph. 5555. Well a new business is opening next week. Bishopstoke History Society. On the Fair Oak and Bishopstoke Neighbours facebook page, some people were asking where Middle Street Hill was in Bishopstoke. . Bishopstoke History Society · August 28, 2022 · · August 28, 2022 ·Bishopstoke History Society Chris Humby – 07973 194691 chris@humby5. Images of Bishopstoke taken from Google Earth. ts from “The Mount” T. M. Bishopstoke History Society Changing Eastleigh (Produced from a presentation compiled by Chris Humby in May 2017) (The prototype Spitfire K5054 at Eastleigh, 11th May 1936). orThe House of industry (the poor house) was built at Stoke Common (where Pendula Way is today) in 1793 costing £570. Saturday 6th. Vancouver Island Local History Society, Victoria, British Columbia. Find out more about how they came to Bishopstoke, their house in Spring Lane, the Methodist Church, Scouts, WW1, the LSWR carriage and wagon department and much more. Railway Archives – British Railway Standard Locomotive Diagrams. Menu. A mansion and Estate of about 700 acres. Mary’s Church, ready for Armistice Day on Thursday 11th. May Fowler who lives in Weymouth House at 148, Church Road, a Grade 2 Listed building built C 1830, about the history of the building. Bishopstoke History Society. " Sue Hawkes, Cherry Hebditch, Gary Cole and me on the end with a stupid bush hat on. very gradually! Sunday 26 July --- 9. I've also added an extract from " Fishy. . Members of Bishopstoke History Society were approached by Anchor and asked for background information about the estate and the people that lived there. Log In. Log In. Bronze age weapons as well as Roman remains have also been found in the area. October 9, 2017 · The old St. Day 8th. The clock tower had a Carillion of hemispherical bells that played 14 tunes, the bells were cast for Captain Hargreaves. The books author, Arthur Drewitt considered that to no single man does Eastleigh and Bishopstoke owe more than to Henry White. (1988) Eastleigh and District History Society Occasional Paper No 34. This photo also courtesy Joan Kitchen. Richard Dummer (c. Log In. . . August 3, 2022 · A request from David Martin, “can anyone recognise where this was taken, in Bishopstoke, about 1970. May 17, 2021 · Asfordbye House stood where Asford Grove is now, opposite Spring Lane. 06 May, 2020 - 4 min read. ( I like how young the trees look in West Drive. orThe shop at No 2 Riverside was, at times, traded as part of the hardware store next door. . 1951. Do you want to see more old photo's of Spring Lane like these ? Just click on the link to see the old cottages that were replaced by the flats and the bridge that crossed Spring Lane. . Roy Honeybone commented "While spring cleaning during Covid19 lockdown I came across this photograph of the First Bishopstoke Brownies taken in July 1951. Bishopstoke History Society. "Then and now" photo's of the same site in Sedgwick Road. Log In. Opened in 1855 by Johnathon Barstow as a shop, it was soon trading as a Pub. September 21, 2021 · In the Bishopstoke Parish Council Newsletter it has stated that “the current Memorial Hall is in very poor shape and is uninsurable. . Eastleigh station was built by the London & South Western Railway and was called Bishopstoke when it was opened in 1839. The Anglers Inn will be reopening again on Monday 17th. Hampshire County Council brought the Mount estate in 1921 and. Publication 1999. He died in the sinking and his body was never recovered. A local family has been in touch with the Bishopstoke History Society about their discovery of an old well in their garden. Log In. Mary's Church tower, looking over the back gardens of St. This Shop. Bishopstoke History Society. Bishy woods. It's in the same location in which today's Bishopstoke Memorial Hall stands. Bishopstoke History Society. The parish of Bishopstoke, as originally constituted, covered about 3,430 acres of land rising from west to east from the arable lands round Great and Little Eastley. Raven, The Spitfire, Cunliffe-Owen, Gordon Keeble cars or the last plane to be. Photo of William & Sarah Woodford in their back garden at 6, Stoke Common Road. The Collyer’s had moved to Bishopstoke because of Sidney Newman Sedgwick. Mary’s Church Bishopstoke on May 18th. Hampshire Telegraph 15th September 1875: BISHOPSTOKE. It must be acknowledged that our members Joan and Rod Simmonds and Stan Roberts were also early members of Eastleigh History Society and have been inspirational in researching our village history and keeping the history of Bishopstoke alive through talks and exhibitions, for. Bishopstoke History Society. Community Organization. City. The permissive paths at Bishopstoke Park / “The Mount “ are signposted by 11 way markers designed by Jonathan Wright an artist. The books author, Arthur Drewitt considered that to no single man does Eastleigh and Bishopstoke owe more than to Henry White. Moody's Garage prior to demolition. A mansion and Estate of about 700 acres. May 1945” There is no sound, it shows a tea party in Guest Road, a fancy dress parade in Fair Oak Road and walking up Church Road, finishing at Stoke Common. The western Parish Boundary for the most part lies through the water meadows. Click the link to see more old photo's of early Eastleigh's old shops, the Railway Institute and the Cheese Market and much more,See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. . Lieutenant – General Baden Powell established a boys camping event on Brownsea Island in Poole Harbour to test his ideas for the book Scouting for Boys. 2d. Inside Longmead House there was a chapel, when the house was demolished in the early 1940’s, three stained glass panels were saved and incorporated into a bookcase. (Produced from a presentation compiled by Allen Guille and Chris Humby in October 2011) Bishopstoke in Hampshire has a recorded history which stretches back to the Jute, Angle and Saxon period. N. 3rd. A local family has been in touch with the Bishopstoke History Society about their discovery of an old well in their garden. A meeting of the core members of the Bishopstoke History Society was held to consider that maintaining a Bishopstoke History Society profile within our community is important. Who remembers when the petrol pump attendant use to come out and put the petrol in your car for you?Diana Rogers posted “ Mortimers Lane where Mimosa Drive and Camelia Grove are today, stood Fair Oak Park. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history. Montague Road houses in the back-ground. very gradually! Sunday 26 July --- 9. Left hand picture shows the original building on this site in Bishopstoke Road, it was Barton Farmhouse. Fowler was a teacher at the. Riverside postbox. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. To some extent, the. July 26, 2019. Starting with Henry Hamilton Bailey 1894-1961. Lorna Gray asked has anyone got any information or pictures of the cottages 101 - 107 Stoke Common Road, the terrace of 4 cottages set sideways on to the road, on the drive leading down to the where. " These photos are from Ivan Johns album of patients, who was at “ The Mount” being treated for Tuberculus in 1940/50. Bishopstoke History Society. . Community Organization. orHave you visited our Bishopstoke History website yet? Over 20,000 people have so far, and the top country to visit our site is Denmark. More charity collectors for Bishopstoke Hospital Fund. N. November. E. "Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke Mill; Riverside;. Bishopstoke History Society · January 3, 2022 · January 3, 2022 ·Born in Horton Heath, Bishopstoke, in 1652, Samuel emigrated to Massachusetts in 1661 and settled in Boston. In fact, there are over 4,000 of them! The topics range from British Columbia’s. At this time, all traffic from Bishopstoke to Fair Oak would have gone along the old Fair Oak Road, behind the photographer. Left side photo is from 1911 and Right side is a photo taken after the Chapel had a rebuild in the 1920'sBishopstoke History Society. 15 am Communion – modern language St Mary’s (but NO Morning Worship on Zoom). Bishopstoke Carnival. Early Eastleigh (Produced from a presentation compiled by Chris Humby in 2016) In the book, Eastleigh Then and Now, Penny Legg acknowledges that “Eastleigh was of little. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. May 20, 2022 · Another video has been added to the Bishopstoke website “V. March 16, 2022 · Rod Simmons funeral is on Tuesday 29th March, 1pm at Wessex Vale to be followed with a reception at the BCA. “ The Rise of the Railway part 1 “ is a new subject that’s just been added to the Bishopstoke History website, telling you about the arrival of the Railway & development of Eastleigh Carriage Works. By 1881 the population of Eastleigh had risen to around 1,000, whilst Bishopstoke was larger at over 1,500. Bishopstoke History Society. Bishopstoke History Society July 30, 2020 · View from the roof of St. March 4, 2021 · Many thanks to Jenny Hislop for sharing this “I found this picture today, my dad Den Hamshare is in the middle of the bottom row and Eddie light ( I think) is far right top row, I have no idea who the rest are, I am sure someone will. Bishopstoke History Society. Within hours a. With the thought of an east/west connection. May 12 · Margaret Brooks memories and early photos of Haig Road are now on the Bishopstoke History website. The National Society was founded in 1811 by the Church of England. Bishopstoke History Society · December 12, 2019 · · December 12, 2019 ·Do you live in Hamilton Road and would like to know who lived in your house in 1909 ? These pages are from the Bishopstoke rate book for November. June 23, 2020 ·. Log In. The Mill ceased operations in. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. There was gas laid on but no electricity to the house fortunately there were overhead electric lines in the road and we were eventually connected. This church had been built in 1825 by the then Rector, the Rev. Its aim was to provide a school in every parish. Centre. The Bishopstoke History Society we have set up is therefore simply a small group of local people who want to tell the story of the village”. . Fair Oak Village. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. Thomas Garnier. Bishopstoke History Society September 14, 2021 · Our Bishopstoke History website is now up and running, please click on the link to see some of our old presentations and " then and now " photos, etc. In the middle was a tiny hut reached by a walkway—two ATS girls manned it. It is recorded as "Stoke" as early as 948 AD when King. . Log In. The oldest part of Stoke Lodge is Tudor, although it is thought there was possibly a hunting Lodge originally. Bishopstoke History Society. I think most of the men will be 'Bishy' people but not sure if. Bishopstoke History Society. October 25, 2020 · Survey photo of Church Road, taken in 1948, showing in the background the old Bishopstoke Public Hall, which stood in Riverside. Were you born at Rookwood Maternity Home, if so Anne Brown has started a facebook group called Rookie Babies at go and have a. According to the book, “Eastleigh’s Yesterdays”, Henry White retired in 1915, from the Clerkship of the Urban District Council of Eastleigh, a post that he had held since its creation in 1892. October at 19. September 7, 2021 · In 1926, the Eastleigh & District Industrial Co-Operative Society relocated from the corner of Hamilton Road and Scotter Road to this building at 24, Spring Lane, on the corner of Hamilton Road and Spring Lane. The Works Canteen was located opposite the entrance to the Carriage Works. . Does anyone have any memories of this shop or even him! The young girl is My grandmother. or See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. orOn the opposite side of the road is Stoke Knoll, a Victorian House built in 1856, it had 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a snooker room, lounge, dining room, study, kitchen, breakfast room and a large. Nice colourised photo of Riverside. They didn’t worry about Health and Safety at Riverside during surveying in March 1948. More newspaper cuttings and programmes from Audra about the YLU ( Young Leaguers Union now called the Bishopstoke Players ) 1972 performance of "Man Alive" If you would like to know more on the. Bishopstoke History Society. The photos were kindly donated to the Bishopstoke History Society by Gillian Johns. It was reputed to be originally a Granary, before being converted into a family house called Highfield House. From 1907 until around 1939 it also traded as Riverside Dairy. July 23 · I'm putting" Famous people born or lived in Bishopstoke" onto the Bishopstoke history website. To read his story click on the link to our History website. Bishopstoke History Society · November 1, 2021 · November 1, 2021 · He is commemorated on the Cambrai War Memorial in Louverval, France and on a plaque in Bishopstoke Reading Rooms, as well as the Bishopstoke War Memorial. . Zowiie Louiise Hall posted a photo of Barton Farmhouse that became Barton Peveril School. and other carvings. It was owned from 1954-1970 by Dr. 00 PM, at the Bishopstoke Methodist Church in Sedgwick Road. Colourised photo of Stoke Park Road C 1935? The house in the middle of the photo is "The Briars" on the corner of St. At this time, all traffic from Bishopstoke to Fair Oak would have gone along the old Fair Oak Road, behind the photographer. Bishopstoke History Society. Supported by voluntary contribution, this charitable organisation provided care and accommodation for the. . . Forgot Account?Bishopstoke History Society. . . . It was by far the grandest house in Bishopstoke, designed in the gothic style, by the Architect, George Edmund Street. Do you live in Hamilton Road and would like to know who lived in your house in 1909 ? These pages are from the Bishopstoke rate book for November. Sandra McCoye asked for some history on the grade 2 listed building called Stoke Lodge. . Can you name the building, road or locations 1-6 ?The tower of the old St Mary's Church, Bishopstoke, at Riverside. Eastleigh History and Shared Memories · June 2, 2015 · June 2, 2015 ·When Bishopstoke Station was opened in June 1839, the London & Southampton Railway developed plans to connect to the West Country. J. Bishopstoke History Society · August 28, 2022 · · August 28, 2022 ·Bishopstoke History Society Chris Humby – 07973 194691 chris@humby5. In June 1870, a legal agreement (indenture) was established between Thomas Hargreaves, a Geraldine Bertha Warriner and a Dillon Lewis (a solicitor?) and. Bishopstoke History Society. Early Eastleigh (Produced from a presentation compiled by Chris Humby in 2016) In the book, Eastleigh Then and Now, Penny Legg acknowledges that “Eastleigh was of little significance before the coming of the railway”. There was gas laid on but no electricity to the house fortunately there were overhead electric lines in the road and we were eventually connected. ) 1. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of Bishopstoke. Bishopstoke History Society. March 5, 2021 · Shared from the Eastleigh History Society, David Heritage enquired " I’m researching my family tree and it seems my great grandfather’s shop was in Eastleigh. Related Pages. Thanks go to Christopher Renham for the photo and his comments “That’s my dad. Bishopstoke History Society. This bookcase is now located. Richard Dummer was born in Bishopstoke, c. Log In. Log In. It shows old photos from our collection, (many unseen before). Sandra McCoye asked for some history on the grade 2 listed building called Stoke Lodge. Log In. Log In. Forgot Account?Bishopstoke History Society. . The title is “The Elixer Vitae” or “The Monk’s Strategem”. Stamped on it is M. Part 3 of Mrs. Log In. by Chris Humby. Bishopstoke was recorded in the Domesday book of 1086, also listed was a mill, on or close to where the old mill was on the corner of Riverside and Fair. Colourised black and white photo of Church Road at the junction of St. Bishopstoke History Society. Not now. The family “believe" the well. Pictured is Herbert Butler who ran the business in 1912. These diagrams are from a booklet copied at Swindon Railway Drawing Office in October 1953. Introduction; Bishopstoke Menu. R. I think most of the men will be 'Bishy' people but not sure if. Blanchard & Co, Bishop’s Waltham Hants, Terra Cotta Brick Tile Works. base in Europe during WW 1, Atlantic Park Hostel, H. Bishy woods. 00 PM. The parish of Bishopstoke, as originally constituted, covered about 3,430 acres of land rising from west to east from the arable lands round Great and Little Eastley farms, a height of 40 ft. . This video clip is of Chris Humby giving part of Tuesday's presentation "Rise of the Railway " part 1. . David Clifford King has written all about his life growing up in Bishopstoke and Eastleigh in the 1950's. Bishopstoke Road, on the main road towards Eastleigh. co. Bishopstoke Players' association with Bishopstoke Memorial Hall is as strong as ever and tonight the Hall plays host to the opening night of their pantomime, 'Cinderella', (oh. Share. Woking Homes (Roy Smith Collection and research by Chris Humby)) Compiled by Chris Humby. He was a British Surgeon, he has been claimed as one of the greatest influences of the century on British undergraduate surgical teaching. . He was a British Surgeon, he has been claimed as one of the greatest influences of the century on British undergraduate surgical teaching. or Part 2 of Biddy Cull's memories of St. The B3037, better known as Alan Drayton Way was named after Alan Drayton a local athlete, who won a Bronze medal in August 1978 at the Commonwealth Games in Edmonton, Canada, competing in the Decathlon. 3,014 likes · 115 talking about this. or On the opposite side of the road is Stoke Knoll, a Victorian House built in 1856, it had 7 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a snooker room, lounge, dining room, study, kitchen, breakfast room and a large. . Blanchard & Co, Bishop’s Waltham Hants, Terra Cotta Brick Tile Works. Create new account. Jacob published in 1905. Bishopstoke History Society has seven core members, who are interested in the history of Bishopstoke He was also a member of a number of distinguished learned bodies and society’s. Colourised photos of the interior of the Methodist Chapel known as "The Chapel in the garden" that was in Stoke Common Road. Bishopstoke History Society. The history of Bishopstoke, Hampshire, and surrounding areas, compiled by members of Bishopstoke History Society. Mary's Church, "Ring for the King"Bishopstoke History Society October 3, 2021 · Most of you knew the old view was at Stoke Common, looking towards Jockey Lane with Rose Cottage in the middle of the photograph. October 25, 2021 · Want to know more about early Eastleigh ? We have now added this presentation to our Bishopstoke History website. In the early 1900s, Bishopstoke Carnival funds were raised to support local hospitals, prior to the introduction of the National Health Service in 1948. She would love to see how many people recognise themselves. 00 PM- 4. To view them just click on the link. Local History Group in Stoke Bishop, Bristol. Bishopstoke History Society · November 22, 2021 · · November 22, 2021 ·We had an enquiry from Sarah Jane Arnold “ My parents were the last private owners of 5-7 Scotter Road (also previously called Hayden House). Mary’s Church Bishopstoke on May 18th. Members have developed. On the corner of Dutton Lane and Bishopstoke Road, The Steam Town brew house, bar & grill is now open for business. Riverside postbox. Although close to the town of Eastleigh, and having seen much development over the past 150 years, Bishopstoke Parish still contains a variety of types of countryside. Bishopstoke History Society. ( The Plantation is a piece of woodland behind Edward Avenue that runs between Church Road and Stoke Common Road/Edward Avenue ) More wooden benches, with wooden shapes of a bat, moth, hedgehog and mushrooms. Major-General Robert Stephenson Smyth Baden-Powell. O. October 9, 2017 · The old St. . “ The Rise of the Railway part 1 “ is a new subject that’s just been added to the Bishopstoke History website, telling you about the arrival of the Railway & development of Eastleigh Carriage Works. Hampshire County Council brought the Mount estate in 1921 and made it a Tuberculosis Sanatorium. Colin Bates has sent some now and then photos. Bishopstoke History Society. "Shears mill, Bishopstoke with some of my photos of underneath the mill, the turbines and the. See more of Bishopstoke History Society on Facebook. . April 26, 2019 · The permissive paths at Bishopstoke Park / “The Mount “ are signposted by 11 way markers designed by Jonathan. This week I spoke to Mrs. " Sue Hawkes, Cherry Hebditch, Gary Cole and me on the end with a stupid bush hat on. Mary's Church tower, looking over the back gardens of St. March 1866 to Lyon, France. freeserve. May 1, 2015 ·. De Blogue that the hall was to be closed and on a certain date sold. E. The Royal BC Museum and Archives has a wide range of oral history recordings for you to explore. Particular gratitude is extended to Ian Taylor, a Fair Oak resident who undertook similar research of the names on that village’s War Memorials, for supporting this project and. . It stood on the site of the previous church, which had fallen into disrepair, opposite what is now the Glebe Meadow recreation ground. Sanatorium 1940/50’s. We’ve added a few photos to the Bishopstoke History Website of Stoke Park Junior School. March 21, 2022 · We have started to put “Old memories of Bishopstoke” up onto our Bishopstoke History website. Do you know where in Bishopstoke this view is today ?Bishopstoke History Society July 30, 2020 · View from the roof of St. Forgot Account?Bishopstoke History Society. . On the corner of Church Road and Stoke Common Road was the Foresters Arms, built around 1850 by Henry Twynam as a beer house.