Esher
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| Esher | |
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| Administration | |
| Borough: | Elmbridge |
| County: | Surrey |
| Region: | South East England |
| Nation: | England |
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| Ceremonial County: | Surrey |
| Traditional County: | Surrey |
| Postal County: | Surrey |
- This article is about the town. For the Myst V character, see Esher (Myst).
Esher is a town in Surrey, England near the River Mole. It grew as a stop on the A3 road, although it has long been bypassed. In the sixteenth century, Henry VIII of England commandeered the area as a royal hunting ground, and the town remained wealthy. Clive of India built the Claremont mansion, and this later became a royal residence used by Queen Victoria.
Sandown Park racecourse lies in the town, which is now mostly occupied by commuters to London, television presenters and professional footballers.
External links
- History of Esher (http://www.esher-residents.com/esherframe.htm)