Shops and Businesses
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An advertisement in the Farnham Herald on December 16 1939 listed all of these shops in Churt.
Fishmonger, Greengrocer, Hairdresser, Tuck Shop, Newsagent and Confectioner, Ladies’ and Gents’ Outfitter, Chemist, Baker, Ironmonger.
UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The garage in the centre of the village was one of the early businesses in Churt.
There were some very early motorists in the village including the artist James Clarke Hook in Silverbeck, Mark Mayhew in Bookhams and Colonel Rose at Old Kiln so a garage might have been necessary in the early 1900s. The Churt garage had stabling so, possibly, it developed from servicing horse transport to cars.
The first photo which shows the garage in the centre of the village with its petrol pumps.
Arthur Percy Grimes came to the area in 1926 and he and his brother bought Overton’s garage in Grayshott which was opposite The Fox and Pelican. He bought the Churt business as a going concern in the early/mid 1930’s when it was also trading as Overtons.
He rebuilt it in the art deco style in the mid 30’s. See the second photograph.
Mr Grimes retired in the early 1950’s and let the business to ‘Tug’ Charman and Mr Robbins. They ran it until the late 60’s when Swain & Jones of Farnham took over the lease running it as a Ford Dealership.
In 1972 Wickins Bros (Ian and David) took on the lease and put in the Citroen franchise. I finally became McDonald Garages in the mid 70’s. It was rebuilt in 1989. (Third photo.)
| Name and address of business | Kelly’s Directory 1891 | Kelly’s Directory 1913 | Farnham Directory 1947 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Roads Inn (Crossways) | John Baker | Montague Mullard | R Tickner |
| Farmer and grocer | William Baker | ||
| Wheelwright | Abraham Boxall | ||
| Farmer and shoemaker | Charles Deadman | ||
| The Royal Huts Public House John Ellistone | John Ellistone | ||
| Market gardener, Bookhams Farm | George Harris | ||
| Baker (east end of Hale House) | Robert Heath | ||
| Blacksmith, Redhearn Green | Andrew Karn | Andrew Karn | |
| Carpenter, Oak Cottage, Hale House Lane | James Marden | James Marden | |
| Pride of the Valley, Public House | Joseph Marshall | Joseph Marshall | |
| Grocer and Post Office (corner of Jumps Road) | Thomas Martin | Mrs Ann Martin | |
| Devil’s Jumps Public House | Mrs Pawsey | ||
| Flock dealer, Barford Mill | Frank Reeves | ||
| Carrier, Crossways | Silas Mullard | ||
| Plumber, Redhearn Green | Arthur Karn | ||
| Grocer, Crossways | Charles Carter | ||
| Baker, Redhearn Green | William John Crane | ||
| Grocer and farmer | Charles Deadman | ||
| Builder | William Deadman | ||
| Physician and Surgeon | David Donald MD | ||
| Shopkeeper Old Kiln Lane | Miss Ann Dutton | ||
| Carpenter, Tilford Road | William Hy Hurst | ||
| ‘La Mode’ Churt Crossways | GE Bowmer | ||
| Overton’s Garage, Churt Crossways | FE Charman | ||
| The Tuck Shop, Churt Crossways | Miss D Charman | ||
| Churt Supply Stores | Mrs Richards | ||
| Crossways Pharmacy | DA Smith |
Shopping habits change and we have fewer shops now.
In 2022 we can boast a hairdresser, a lawnmower repair shop, a bathroom shop, an Indian restaurant and a newsagent and general store which includes a Post Office.