Talk: The Story of Mount Felix by Nick Pollard
Painshill, Cobham · 13 November 2026
Image: PainshillLocal historian Nick Pollard gives a talk on Mount Felix, a significant historic estate in Walton-on-Thames, covering its house, grounds and people. The talk takes place at Painshill in Cobham on 13 November 2026, from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. It suits anyone interested in local history.
Highlights
- Talk by local historian Nick Pollard
- Covers the link to the first Walton Bridge builder and filmmaker Cecil Hepworth
- Includes the estate's use as a hospital for New Zealand soldiers in the First World War
Getting there
Painshill, KT11 1JE
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