Dr John Ridley I am looking for details of the Overhill House and estate in Warlingham, former home of Sir Joseph Swan. Any details would be appreciated. Thank you.

Bob Back My great grandparents built overhill, originally called Wootonga. I have lots of photos and documents to do with it.If you would like them then just say the word.

Dr John Ridley Hello Bob,
Thank you for your response which I have just found. It would be really good to see copies of the pictures of Overhill. It\'s interesting that Joseph Swan\'s Gateshead home was called Underhill.
Best wishes, John

Carole Roberts How interesting to see these posts about Overhill, I did quite a project on it about 12 years ago when I was living in the house that was formerly the coach house. I wish I had seen the big house, which was built about 1890 in the Arts and Crafts style, but it was demolished in the 1980s. As Bob Back says the name changed from Wootonga to Overhill when Sir Joseph Swan moved in during 1908, and as you say his house in Gateshead had been called Underhill. He was a philosopher as well as an inventor and I have seen evidence that he had a sense of humour, and the house certainly looked over a hill positioned as it was on the North Downs. I would be happy to show either of you what I have on the house if you are interested. Carole Roberts.

Dr John Ridley I would be pleased if you could contact me by email: JohnRidley7449@aol.com
With thanks

Edward Cooley Dear Bob, John and Carole,

I am delighted to have found your messages. I currently live on Overhill, and my family have lived here since the 1980s when the new properties were built.

As a historian myself, I have long been trying to find information and pictures of the old estate, but have had little success - only a couple of books on Joseph Swan which briefly mention Overhill.

I would be delighted to hear whether you would be able to share any pictures/information/stories of the old estate with me? My email is edward_cooley@hotmail.com.

Thank you,
Edward.

Ann Roberts I have been researching the family history of the original owners/builders of Overhill and would very much like to make contact with Bob Back. Many thanks.