Pyrford
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| Pyrford | |
  Pyrford shown within Surrey |
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| Population | 5,074[1] |
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| OS grid reference | |
| District | Woking |
| Shire county | Surrey |
| Region | South East |
| Constituent country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Woking |
| Postcode district | GU22 |
| Dialling code | 01932 |
| Police | Surrey |
| Fire | Surrey |
| Ambulance | South East Coast |
| European Parliament | South East England |
| UK Parliament | Woking |
| List of places: UK • England • Surrey | |
Pyrford (pronounced /ˈpɝfəd/) is a village in Surrey, situated to the south-east of Woking, and within a few miles of the M25 London orbital motorway (junction 10) to the east. Nearby villages include West Byfleet and Ripley. The village is bisected by the Wey Navigation Canal. Several important routes pass through the area including the B367 (Upshott Lane/Church Hill) and B382 (Old Woking Road). The open areas to the south and east of Pyrford are designated as Green Belt.[2]
Pyrford is mentioned in H. G. Wells' book The War of the Worlds, in which it was near the landing site of the third of ten Martian invasion cylinders.
The name Pyrford is derived from the Saxon Pyrianforde which means "the ford by the pear tree".
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[edit] St. Nicholas Church
The Church of St. Nicholas was built around 1140 and is a fine example of a complete Norman church.
It is thought likely that Queen Elizabeth I would have worshipped at St. Nicholas Church. She reputedly donated a silver chalice to the church in 1570.
Original frescoes, painted in red ochre, were uncovered during renovations in 1869 and 1967. There are two sets of drawings from different periods with subjects including scenes from Christ's Passion and an illustration of pilgrims preparing to set sail for a pilgrimage to Spain.
The area around the church is a conservation area designated as of special architectural and historical importance
[edit] Sports
Pyrford Cricket Club was founded in 1858. Pyrford has three golf courses: Pyrford Golf Course, Wisley Golf Course and Traditions.
[edit] Transport
Hourly bus route 437 links Pyrford with Woking, West Byfleet, New Haw and Addlestone. The service is financially supported by Surrey County Council.
