Heath End, Surrey
Encyclopedia
Heath End is a village in Surrey
, England
. It lies between Farnham
and Aldershot
. The census area Farnham Hale and Heath End has a population of 4,270.
grew rapidly after 1854, when the British Army became established in Aldershot. As the cottages spread, those near to Aldershot formed a separate village, which became known as Heath End—the homes at the end of the heath. It subsequently became the location of Aldershot Army College, now demolished.
The current Heath End School
building was completed in 1968. Rising to four storeys, it is one of the most visible landmarks in the village from the south.
The actor Bill Maynard
was born in the village in 1928.
Surrey
Surrey is a county in the South East of England and is one of the Home Counties. The county borders Greater London, Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire and Berkshire. The historic county town is Guildford. Surrey County Council sits at Kingston upon Thames, although this has been part of...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. It lies between Farnham
Farnham
Farnham is a town in Surrey, England, within the Borough of Waverley. The town is situated some 42 miles southwest of London in the extreme west of Surrey, adjacent to the border with Hampshire...
and Aldershot
Aldershot
Aldershot is a town in the English county of Hampshire, located on heathland about southwest of London. The town is administered by Rushmoor Borough Council...
. The census area Farnham Hale and Heath End has a population of 4,270.
History
The nearby village of HaleHale, Surrey
Hale is a village in Surrey, England. It lies between Farnham and Aldershot. Located on the side of sandy hills, parts of the village are frequently referred to as either Upper Hale or Lower Hale. Residents have views south towards Hindhead...
grew rapidly after 1854, when the British Army became established in Aldershot. As the cottages spread, those near to Aldershot formed a separate village, which became known as Heath End—the homes at the end of the heath. It subsequently became the location of Aldershot Army College, now demolished.
The current Heath End School
Farnham Heath End School
Farnham Heath End School is a mixed comprehensive school in Heath End, Surrey in south-east of England, with roughly 900 pupils.-About the School:Recently the school gained Specialist Mathematics and Computing College status...
building was completed in 1968. Rising to four storeys, it is one of the most visible landmarks in the village from the south.
The actor Bill Maynard
Bill Maynard
Walter Frederick George Williams , better known by the stage name Bill Maynard, is an English comedian and actor.-Early life and career:...
was born in the village in 1928.