By February 1947, when the government asked Louis to oversee India’s transition to independence, both Yola and Bunny had moved on to new romances — so Edwina was open to a new love in her life. Constable, James. Born c 1780. Shopkeeper ran the drapers shop next to Horley Mill. Later apparently he moved to Storrington, Sussex. (See also John Maple, below.) On 21st July the 7th Lancs moved up to relieve a battalion in the front line near Marmetz Wood. That night Henry Webber took supplies as usual with the battalion transport. Leaving his men to unload the horses, he went over to where the C.O. was talking to a group of officers. Into this routine, peaceful scene there suddenly dropped a single, heavy German shell. When the smoke and dust had cleared it was found that twelve men and three horses had been hit. Henry Webber lay unconscious, badly wounded in the head. He and the other wounded were rushed to a Dressing Station but, for Webber, it was to late. He never regained consciousness and died that night. Great quote from p. 9: "This was the same school of thought that came up with the idea that when children read books, they should summarize each chapter when they were finished with it. Nothing had done so much to kill a generation's love of reading."

my son has read all the Andy Griffiths books, and so have his class mates- great for getting boys into reading Unexpectedly, Madeline's family inherits a sweet shop (candy store!) in England, and it looks for a while as if everyone's problems are solved. England proves to be full of eccentric characters, strange customs, and even royalty — but holding onto money is difficult for Madeline's family, and becoming a queen proves harder than Mrs. Bunny had expected.In 1856 the first stone of Burstow Hall, the mansion of Mr. Francis Kearsey, was laid by his son [Francis, who would have been just seven years old!]. The mansion was to be built in the Italian style of architecture after a design by Mr. H. Flower of London, architect. This would get a higher rating if it weren't so hard to follow. But some people LIKE all that jumping around so... Wait! This is a book about BUNNIES!!! Jumping around? Bunnies? Of course! Changing the rating, right now from 3 to 4 stars. After leaving India in 1948, the Mountbattens remained good friends with Jawaharlal Credit: Rex Features Stalford, Denzil (Danny) “Denzil ‘Danny’ Stalford was born 19th February 1915, son of a London dentist, and qualified in March 1938. He reopened his father’s dental practice at 93 Camberwell Road until he was called-up in May 1941 to serve in the Royal Army Dental Corps. He was promoted to Captain in 1942 and served at home for two years. He volunteered for service with the Invading Forces and landed, with mobile dental equipment, at Arromanches on D Day + 11.

Stedall, Henry. It is believed that Henry Stedall came from Godstone in 1715 when his mother died. She was the owner of “Bolters” (now the “Chequers” in Horley). At that time it was probably little more than and alehouse part of which remains today as the “Chequers Bar”. Henry probably inherited the establishment and owned it until he died in 1753. Again it is not certain whether he came to Horley to live there as he also owned property at Gibells that is known to have been part of today’s “Fishers Farm” off Limes Avenue, so he could have resided there as the licence was let to a Thomas Holder. Henry’s influence on Horley’s history came about around 1722 when he decided to change: the name from “Bolters” to the “Chequers”, a name that remained for about 300 years. The reason for this change can only be surmised. For example: Long before this period the De Warenne family who owned Reigate was granted a warrant that gave them a monopoly to issue ale house licenses. Their family crest consisted of a chequered type shield. Mrs. Bunny wants to be queen. Mr. Bunny (for so he is called) wants her to be happy, and to eat lots of carrot cake. Madeline wants to have a college fund, and her parents want to bring both organic vegetables and sugar to "the people." The second son of Admiral Sir William Monson (c.1568-1643), William Monson was knighted in 1623 and acquired a large estate at Reigate in Surrey upon his marriage to Lady Margaret Stewart (d.1639) daughter of the Earl of Moray in 1625. Three years later, he was created Viscount Monson of Castlemaine in the Irish peerage. Monson opposed King Charles’ arbitrary rule during the 1630s and was among those who refused to pay ship money in 1636. He was elected MP for Reigate in the Long Parliament. Marcel soon became instrumental in obtaining the finance and planning for the new airport with its advanced circular terminal building known as the “Beehive” that remains there today as a listed building. It was opened on 6 June 1936. Brown, George. Born Horley c 1874. The son of George & Emily Brown above. Licensed Victualler at the “Kings Head” 1901.This is a very silly book, even more so than Horvath's first about the bunnies, "Mr. and Mrs. Bunny - Detectives Extraordinaire!" This time Mrs. Bunny develops a burning desire to be queen, so they're off to England to somehow make that happen. What a coincidence! Madeline's parents have received word that they've inherited a candy shop, so Madeline, her parents, and her friend Katherine are also sailing to England. They plan to run the shop just long enough to make the money necessary for Madeline's mom to buy a 30-acre plot of land on which to grow organic vegetables. The people and rabbits meet up on the ship where Madeline rescues her furry friends from being thrown overboard. And late in the book, the rabbits return the favor by solving the problem of Madeline's nonexistent college fund.

Pamela said: “It was a very unconventional marriage, but brought about by love. My father adored my mother and wanted her to be happy. It is easy to see that this book is written in recent years (with a few small references to the Harry PotterThis hilarious sequel to Mr. and Mrs. Bunny-Detectives Extraordinaire! is a bunny-rific "tail" that even includes a guest appearance by J. K. Rowling a.k.a. "Oldwhatshername". Have you been to British Columbia, where Madeline and the Bunnys live? How did you like it? How was it different from the place you live? Charrington, Nicholas et al. It is said the family were in Surrey from about 1340. Nicholas was born 1530. The family bought Bures manor als Beeres & Buryscourt 1622. Later buying Stumblehole and other property including Harrowsley Green Farm and other properties in the Horley area. Descendants of Nicholas were well known as Brewers and coal merchants. In 1766 Rev. Nicholas Charrington, Vicar of Aldenham, Hertfieldshire, raised a mortgage on Bures Manor to buy for his son John a share in a London Brewery, Westfield & Moss. The brewery became the sole property of the family in 1783. A second cousin of John, also named John Charrington, born c1767 moved to London and he became a coal merchant in 1790 In 1841 Thomas Charrington, aged 20, Brewer was living at ‘Woodhatch’ with Harriett (his mother?) and several sisters. In 1901 Edward Charrington aged 25 and family were living at Bures. Ann Charrington the daughter of Richard Humphrey inherited her father’s properties of Wilgers, Jordans and Harrowsley Green Farms, and they remained in the Charrington family for several generations. (Details from “The Charrington Family 1500-1962” by Sir John Charrington, and other sources.)

A year later, Louis fell for a young French woman, Yola Letellier, who inspired the French novel on which the 1958 film musical Gigi was based. He was educated at a Boy’s School in Karlshamm, Blekinge, Sweden, then University of Lund in Agriculture at Trelleborg. Sweden Crowe, Ernest. He was born c1941 and he died 1995. He was the first mayor of Reigate & Banstead Borough Council 1974-1975. He lived in Balcombe Road. He was also involved in charity work such as Age Concern, League of Friends of Royal Earlswood Hospital and? President of East Surrey Society for mentally handicapped children and adults from 1974. For his community work, he was awarded and OBE in 1990. Brown, William. A vicar of Horley Church for 52 years. He was inducted in 1561. He died 14th November, 1613 aged 80. His wife was Magdalena, and they had sons, Joseph, and Benjamin, and daughters, Phoebe and Sara. Joseph became rector of Rusper and Benjamin vicar of Ifield. William Brown owned Russell’s Farm from which Russell Crescent takes its name. He was also left Rowels Farm (which is where Crawley Sewerage Works is now) and other lands in the Horley area.Phyllis E Mudford was born in Wallington, Surrey in August 1905 and died in January 2006. After marrying Maurice King they lived at Merstham before they came to Oak Lea, Meath Green Lane in 1944 where she lived for the rest of her life. Maurice died in 1959.