Historic Woking
Explore hidden histories, historic photos, and things you never knew about Woking from the collections and archives of Historic England.
Discover Woking's listed buildings and places
Introducing some of Woking's most significant historic sites, curated from the National Heritage List for England.
Sutton Place
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Sutton Place is a significant example of Tudor domestic architecture, featuring gardens designed by Sir Geoffrey Jellicoe in the 1980s, enhancing its historical and cultural value.
Brookwood Cemetery
Pirbright
The largest cemetery in England, founded in 1852 to house London's dead, serviced by its own railway line and laid out and planted to J C Loudon's principles.
Pyrford Court
Woking
An early 20th-century garden by Lady Iveagh surrounds Pyrford Court, influenced by Gertrude Jekyll.
The Old Fire Station
Byfleet
Fire Station, 1885 with early C20 extension; brick with terracotta decoration; tiled roofs. The 1885 building is the range to the west, with the pre-1936 extension set back to the east.
Church of St Nicholas
Woking
The Church of St Nicholas in Pyrford dates back to the 12th century, with a restoration by Sir T.G. Jackson in 1869.
Goldsworth or Langman's Bridge, Basingstoke Canal
Woking
Goldsworth Bridge, also known as Langman's Bridge, is a significant, unaltered brick-built accommodation bridge on the Basingstoke Canal, showcasing historical importance in transportation...
Muslim Burial Ground
West Byfleet, Sheerwater and New Haw
Walls, corner pavilions and entrance gate of Muslim burial ground. 1915-17 by T Herbert Winny, India Office Surveyor. Red brick in Flemish bond with Portland stone dressings and domes.
Salar Jung Memorial Hall, Woking
Woking
Memorial Hall at the Shah Jahan Mosque complex in Woking, probably built 1888-1889.
Church of St Mary the Virgin
Woking
The Church of St. Mary the Virgin features architectural elements from the 15th and 19th centuries with notable monuments, including memorials to the Sutton family.
Church of St Peter
Woking
The Church of St. Peter in Old Woking, a Grade I listed building, features architecture from the 12th to 16th centuries, with notable medieval monuments and surviving late medieval pews.
Woking War Memorial
Woking
First World War memorial unveiled on 24 May 1922 with a bronze statue by the sculptor Francis William Doyle Jones.
Old Woking War Memorial
Woking
First World War memorial of 1920, with additions for the Second World War.
Pyrford War Memorial
Woking
First World War memorial of 1920 with further names added after the Second World War.
St John's War Memorial
Woking
St John's war memorial, unveiled on 25 September 1921, located in St John's village.
Horsell War Memorial
Woking
Horsell War Memorial, unveiled on 3 September 1920, located on the High Street in Horsell village.
Bridley Manor War Memorial
Worplesdon
First World War memorial, erected in 1922 and designed by the London Necropolis Company Ltd.
Historic Woking through time
The National Heritage List for England contains hundreds of details about buildings and places, including the periods in which they were built and the uses they've had over the years. Explore how your local area has changed through time.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
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Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Prehistoric Before AD 43
Prehistory covers a million years of human occupation before the Roman invasion, from hunter-gatherers of several human species, including Neanderthals, to more recent herders and farmers. It was a time of developing technologies and belief systems, involving contact with and migration from Europe, all reflected in the variety of artefact and monument types characteristic of particular prehistoric periods.
We don't have an image for any of these list entries yet
Medieval AD 1066 to AD 1540
This period, sometimes known as the Middle Ages, began with the Norman invasion in AD 1066. It saw a significant rise in military and defensive buildings such as castles and earthworks, as well as religious houses dominating a largely agricultural landscape.
The monarchy and Church dominated the period, which also saw the break with the Roman Catholic Church and the English reformation.
Post medieval AD 1540 to AD 1901
The Post-Medieval period brought seismic changes to life in England, with religious reformation leading to the democratization of worship and the destruction of hundreds of religious houses.
In parallel, there was a huge expansion of scientific study and enlightenment that permanently altered the nation's social structure and landscape. Industrialization and mass production lead to wider global trade, emigration, and immigration.
20th century AD 1901 to AD 2000
The 20th century saw an incredible expansion of England's transport networks, with suburban growth shadowing rapid infrastructural expansion. The establishment of state schools, hospitals, and modern technical colleges, with new architectural styles, radically changed the appearance of towns and cities.
Two catastrophic world wars and the 1918 pandemic also brought unprecedented change, altering England's built environment and social structures forever.
Aerial photos of Woking
Historic aerial photography shows the growth and changes in England's urban and rural landscapes, revealing secrets that are impossible to see from the ground.
Pyrford Green
Pyrford Place, Pyrford Green, 1951
Pyrford Green
Pyrford Place, Pyrford Green, 1951
Woking
Danewell House off Woodham Lane, Woking, 1948
Woking
Danewell House off Woodham Lane, Woking, 1948
Pyrford Green
Pyrford Place Farm, Pyrford Green, 1951
Pyrford Green
Pyrford Place Farm, Pyrford Green, 1951
Woking
Part of the Hockering Estate, Woking, 1952
Woking
Part of the Hockering Estate, Woking, 1952
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The Lion Packing Works and the Shah Jehan Mosque, Woking, 1938
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The Lion Packing Works, Woking, 1938
Historic England Archive images of Woking
The Historic England Archive holds and cares for over 15 million images, from the 1850s to the present day. Discover stunning images of Woking's past.
Eric de Mare
Pyrford, Woking, Surrey
Date created: 1945 - 1980
General view of the Lodge and outbuildings at Little Court (formerly known as Vodin)
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
West Byfleet, Woking, Woking, Surrey
Date created: 1900 - 1907
GENERAL VIEW FROM SOUTH WITH CHURCH VISIBLE IN THE DISTANCE
Eric de Mare
Pyrford Common, Woking, Woking, Surrey
Date created: 1945 - 1980
Exterior detail view of Vodin in Woking showing the porch and door.
Nigel Temple Collection of Postcards of Parks and Gardens
Knaphill, Woking, Woking, Surrey
Date created: 1910 - 1915
GENERAL VIEW OF RHODODENDRON GARDENS
Eric de Mare
Pyrford Common, Woking, Woking, Surrey
Date created: 1945 - 1980
Exterior elevation of Vodin in Woking from a rose bed.
Stories about heritage in Woking
Historic England publishes news, blogs, videos and podcasts celebrating England's heritage. Discover the stories we have about Woking.
How We Built Suburbia: The Development of England’s Suburbs
Mentions Shah Jahan Mosque, Shah Jahan Mosque, Woking
Over the past 2 centuries, England’s towns and cities have experienced unparalleled growth, which has led to the creation of the suburbs.
Photographing the First World War on the Home Front
Mentions Muslim Burial Ground, Woking
Life changed on the home front in England during the First World War. This photography collection provides a glimpse into what it was like.
16 Historic Gardens and Landscapes to Visit
Mentions Woking
Try these English gardens if you’re looking for somewhere with spectacular garden scenery.
7 Serene Cemeteries to Visit in England
Mentions Brookwood Cemetery, Woking
These graveyards can offer space for quiet reflection or a peaceful walk.
The History of the English Mosque
Mentions Shah Jahan Mosque, Muslim Burial Ground, Woking
Discover the architectural evolution of the mosque in Britain, from the conversion of houses to contemporary expressions of mosque architecture.
Connecting People and Places
Mentions Shah Jahan Mosque, Shah Jahan Mosque, Woking
A team of aspiring architects have been researching and visiting places of historic interest to BAME communities.
6 Sites of Memory for Overseas War Heroes
Mentions Muslim Burial Ground, Brookwood Cemetery, Woking
The First and Second World Wars were truly global in scale and involvement.
5 Magnificent English Mosques
Mentions Shah Jahan Mosque, Woking
Here we highlight five buildings that reveal the fascinating history and variety of mosques in England.
132 Nationwide War Memorials Listed Ahead of Armistice Day
Mentions Bridley Manor War Memorial, Woking
Built in the aftermath of the First World War, the memorials listed since last November are among tens of thousands erected across England.
British Islamic heritage celebrated by Historic England
Mentions Shah Jahan Mosque, Salar Jung Memorial Hall, Woking, Woking
Two mosques are newly listed and others given greater protection and recognition
George Clarke announces his top 10 Homes & Gardens in England
Mentions Woking
George Clarke chooses the homes and gardens which best tell the history of England
Explore your social history through photos
Over 10,000 images from the Historic England Archive have been specially selected and re-captioned for teachers, students, and anyone who wants to learn more about heritage in their local area.
Sutton Place, near Woking, Surrey
Period: Tudor (1485 - 1602)
View of the south front of this important early Tudor house.
Sutton Place, near Woking, Surrey
Muslim Burial Ground, Horsell Common, Woking, Surrey
Period: World War One (1914 - 1919)
Horsell Common First World War Muslim military burial ground was laid out in 1915.
Muslim Burial Ground, Horsell Common, Woking, Surrey
Visit grant-aided places near you
These places and buildings have been helped by Historic England's financial grants. Find local heritage in your neighbourhood that you never knew existed! Please note that opening times may vary.
Muslim Burial Ground, Monument Road, Woking, Surrey
Designed by architect T.H.