Egham-Surrey is a Small Town With a Big History

Egham-Surrey is a little town in the Borough ofClose to the village of Englefield Green, just outside
Runnymede in the south east part of England. EvenEgham, is the impressive Royal Holloway Founders
though it has a small population of 6,000, it is a busyBuilding. It was constructed to look like the Chateau
town because it is close to London. Anyone planningde Chambord, in France, to commemorate the life of
a visit to the UK should include a visit to this historicalThomas Holloway, a passionate philanthropist. Great
place.excitement occurred when Queen Victoria opened
The most significant event in its history was thethe building in 1886 as a college for women.
signing of the Magna Carta during 1215 in Runnymede.The amazing architecture of the building attracts
Egham dates back to 666 AD when the famousthousands of tourists every year. It is also home to
Chertsey Abbey was built. The town is linked toa fascinating art gallery which the public can view by
many other historical landmarks and is featured in theappointment. Founders Building is said to be one of
Domesday Charter.the most beautiful Victorian structures in the whole
In its early days, the residents considered their townof Britain.
to be very prosperous because 15 hides and 12To the south of Egham-Surrey is a massive theme
ploughs provided its economy. Since then, Egham haspark called Thorpe Park. The various rides provide
come a long way, and today it boasts lucrativenail-biting family entertainment. The brave at heart
industrial and commercial estate enterprises. Thecan get their adrenalin levels soaring on the Colossus.
world renowned corporate company, Proctor andThis was the first ten-inversion roller coaster to be
Gamble, administers a large research center in theconstructed anywhere in the world. Thorpe Park
town. This created jobs for more than 500 localattracts over 1.5 million visitors each year.
residents.