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Alice Close, HIGH WYCOMBE, HP15 6TS

This simple stone, on the north side of Beech Tree Road in front of Christ Church, commemorates 14 Holmer Green men who gave their lives during conflicts.

The Green at Holmer Green

Situated in New Pond Road, Holmer Green, HP15 6SU, this former TE is now a wholesale book store. It was replaced in the early 1970s by the TE off Primrose Hill, Widmer End, SU8897 refers http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1074621. Update: this former TE has recently been converted into five apartments, the name being "The Old Exchange" http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/5968872 refers.

Situated in New Pond Road HP15 6SU, this building used to be a wholesale book store, but has been refurbished and now comprises of five apartments http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1074615 refers. Previously, it was Holmer Green Telephone Exchange until it was replaced by the current TE in Primrose Hill, Widmer End in the early 1970s http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1074621 refers. The television aerial on its roof is directed towards the TV transmitter at Crystal Palace in South London, TQ3371 refers. The name "The Old Exchange" can be seen on the brick wall to the left of the photo.

Used as a recreation ground.

Situated on the north side of The Common, HP15 6XG, this village hall is hired out to various organisations in the area. To the left of the centre below "The Village Centre" board, can be seen a poster for the Holmer Green Village Centre Pre-School. On the extreme right of the photo is the village centre noticeboard whilst the car park is in the foreground.

Built in 1894, the church is in the parish of Penn Street with Holmer Green, and is on the north side of Beech Tree Road. There is a solitary bell in the tower.

Located at 48 Beech Tree Road HP15 6UT, this hall dates from 2009 as indicated on the top of the building, although it was probably rebuilt before that year. The entrance to the hall can be seen to the left of the photo whilst a Union Jack flag is on a pole at the front.

This information board, which has been erected by the Holmer Green Village Society, is at the east end of the Common HP15 6TD, and shows a view looking towards the north end of The Common with Holmer Green Village Hall to the left of the board. It has the following wording: Top left FLORA The most notable tree is the magnificent Horse Chestnut which stands in the North West corner. Many species of tree are planted around the perimeter amongst them are Beech, Silver Birch, Japanese Crab Apple, Mountain Ash, Swedish Whitebeam, Lime, Cherry, Holly, Sycamore, Field Maple and probably the oldest tree here, the English Oak. Scan the QR code below for information about all the trees around the Common. Images of English Oak, Field Maple, Horse Chestnut, Cherry, Silver Birch and Whitebeam. Lower left HOLMER GREEN The first real glimpse of our village as a whole is through the 1742 map of the Manor of Holmer where we see a very open landscape with ancient woodland on the outskirts. We also see an established but scattered settled population. Most of these inhabitants would be involved in farming and general rural pursuits. We see the first evidence of fruit growing and in some of the place names much evidence of sheep rearing and droving. We can also identify some of the buildings that survive to this day. This 1742 layout of the village remained almost unaltered until Holmer Green was enclosed by act of parliament in 1854 when the road lay-out we know today was introduced. Map: Holmer green; 1854 Common inserted on the 1742 Manor map. Top right THE COMMON It could be said that our hill top village has two main centres with the first being around the cross roads with our ancient pond and shops. The attractive and busy area of the Common provides the second focal point. Around its three sides you will find the Middle School and Baptist Church, while the Bat and Ball pub stands proud on one corner overlooking the children's playground. The Church community hall lies adjacent to Christ Church. which modestly dominates the skyline with its high perched golden cockerel weather vane. The main village hall known as the Village Centre evolved from the Victorian school. Further around the Common is the original Baptist Chapel which is now converted to a dwelling. On the south side is the Clementi estate that up until the 1970s was the country house known as Holmer Court, home to Sir Cecil and Lady Clementi. Photos (top right anticlockwise to lower right) i) Peddles Cottage c.1910 ii) The Common 2008 iii) The Bat & Ball c.1950 iv) Christ Church c.1905 v) Sunnyside & The Old School 1900 vi) The White House 1899 vii) Baptist Chapel Late 1920s

Situated at the east end of The Common opposite the junction with Sheepcote Dell Road, this telephone kiosk has a BT notice fixed above the payphone indicating that it will soon be taken out due to lack of usage. A BT green cabinet box and direction signs to nearby places can be seen to the left of the kiosk. Update: this telephone kiosk has since been removed.