Haselmere is a town on the south west edge of the county close to the borders with Hampshire and West Sussex. There has been detected settlement in the area since the Neolithic, a Roman cemetery has also been found in the area. Haselmere is not mentioned in the Domesday Book, it's first possible mention dates from 1180. Haselmere was large enough to be granted a town charter in 1221 which indicates it probably had existed for some time beforehand.
Haselmere was granted permission to hold an annual fair in 1397, the town has no less than five watermills for corn and wool production. In the 16th century Haselmere became known for iron making, a mill also providing power in this case. Textile production was also a major employer in the town into the late 19th century.
Haselmere railway station, a stop on the line between London and Portsmouth, opened in 1859. The town expanded westwards after the arrival of the railways, this included the consecration of the church of St Christopher in 1903.
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| Haselmere signal box |
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| Station forecourt |
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| St Christopher |
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| Another view of the church |
