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Ewell

Parish Information St Mary’s Church. The first Church was largely constructed in the thirteenth, fourteenth and fifteenth century but, despite strong opposition, this was demolished in 1848, although the tower of the old church was left standing and can still be seen in the churchyard. The new Church was built on land donated by the then Rector of Ewell, the Revd. Sir George Lewen Glyn Bart., a member of one of the prominent families of Ewell at that time. The new Church was built on land given by Sir George on condition that the church path crossing his paddock was diverted! Ewell, which is mentioned in the Domesday Book as Etwelle, was predominantly an agricultural village until well into the twentieth century, although the small Hogsmill River, which rises and flows from the pond in the village, was used to power both and corn gunpowder mills in the nineteenth century. The Hogsmill also provided inspiration for some works by John Everett Millais and William Holman Hunt of the Pre-Raphael Brotherhood. Having seen little change for centuries, Ewell village, although now surrounded by commuter suburbs, still retains many of the old 17th, 18th and 19thC buildings. Nonsuch Park, the site of Henry VIII’s palace and its extensive Park on the northern border are a popular amenity.   Views of West Street   Local websites St Mary's Local information   ESFHS Resources 1851 Census index (part) microfiche C50202 Local Resources Bourne Hall Museum		St Mary's
		Old St Mary's tower Old Watch House
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