Heath End, Surrey

infobox UK place
country = England
latitude= 51.237
longitude= -0.788
official_name= Heath End
map_type= Surrey
population= >4,000
shire_district= Waverley
shire_county = Surrey
region= South East England
constituency_westminster= South West Surrey
post_town= Farnham
postcode_district= GU9
postcode_area= GU
dial_code= 01252
os_grid_reference= SU8449

Heath End is a village in Surrey, England. It lies between Farnham and Aldershot. The census area "Farnham Hale and Heath End" has a population of 4,270. [ [http://neighbourhood.statistics.gov.uk/dissemination/LeadKeyFigures.do?a=3&b=5942870&c=GU9+0RB&d=14&e=16&g=492520&i=1001x1003x1004&m=0&enc=1 Census data] ]

History

The nearby village of Hale grew rapidly after 1854, when the British Army became established in Aldershot. [ [http://www.hants.gov.uk/museum/aldershot/barracks/index.html Aldershot barracks museum] ] . As the cottages spread, those near to Aldershot formed a separate village, which became known as Heath End - the homes at the end of the heath. It subsequently became the location of Aldershot Army College, now demolished.

The current Heath End School building was completed in 1968. Rising to four storeys, it is one of the most visible landmarks in the village from the south.

The actor Bill Maynard was born in the village in 1928. [ [http://www.tv.com/bill-maynard/person/72106/summary.html Bill Maynard at tv.com] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.ukvillages.co.uk/ukvillages.nsf/villages/6be1eb572d085256802568e0003381aa Heath End at UKVillages.co.uk]