Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How did Chertsey come about?
A: Chertsey is an old medieval town that is mentioned in the Domesday Book. It owes its existence to the Abbey which dominated the village in the Middle Ages.

Q: How did the Abraham Cowley unit at St Peter's Hospital get its name?
A: Abrham Cowley was a poet and essayist who wrote poetry of a fanciful, decorous nature. He also adapted the Pindaric ode to English verse. He was educated at Westminster school and the University of Cambridge, where he became a fellow, he was ejected in 1643 by the Parliament during the Civil War and joined the royal court at Oxford.

Q: What is the local bus company serving Chertsey?
A: It is Tellings Golden Miller - a link to their website is under the local information.

Q: How can I find out about local travel facilities?
A: http://www.traveline.org.uk/ contains impartial information on planning your journey, by bus, coach or train... or any combination of the three!