Wonham Manor. 1906. jason hughes from
betchworth posted this comment on
Thursday 04 February 2021 19:53:19.
All you have to do is ring the bell on the gates. We put deer back in the park in 1992. During the WW2 the Canadian Army occupied the Manor. Lets get over the pandemic we are in first. How old is your Husband? |
Reigate. Birkheads Road. 1905. F. Frith & Co. Ltd. Tom Pearson from
Reigate posted this comment on
Thursday 04 February 2021 19:33:08.
Very interesting picture! Do you know what the shop is on the right ? |
The Forge, Leigh. 1907. Unknown publisher. Frances Flint from
Newmarket, Canada posted this comment on
Saturday 23 January 2021 02:23:21.
My grandfather was Walter E Flint. He emigrated to Canada in 1906, back to the UK and then back to Canada in June 1910. His sister was Alice. A relative (Flint) worked at the ‘insane’ asylum. My father was George Henry Flint - Canada. Any back ground would be appreciated. Thank you |
The Forge, Leigh. 1907. Unknown publisher. Frances Flint from
Newmarket, Canada posted this comment on
Saturday 23 January 2021 02:21:55.
My grandfather was Walter E Flint. He emigrated to Canada in 1906, back to the UK and then back to Canada in June 1910. His sister was Alice. A relative (Flint) worked at the ‘insane’ asylum. My father was George Henry Flint - Canada. Any back ground would be appreciated. Thank you |
Wonham Manor. 1906. Jo Mole from
Reigate posted this comment on
Friday 22 January 2021 16:22:01.
My husband lived in Betchworth during the war. He says there were deer in the park then. Do you ever open for visits Jason? |
"Eversley", Bell Street, Reigate. Unknown date. Anthony Harvey from
Oban, Scotland posted this comment on
Monday 18 January 2021 16:39:44.
I was amazed & delighted to find your image (325) of the house at (113) Bell Street I grew up in 1969-1980. I reckon 325 is several decades before we were there. When my parents bought & sold this house it was known as 'Belldomus'. I have a detailed good quality b/w photo (paper & electronic) of the same rear view of it in Winter 1969 that I would be pleased to give for display on this website page, so let me know how to go about donating an electronic copy. The next owner (or the one after) split it into 2 houses 113 & 113a- I know the names of the 3 next owners from 1980 - about 2015 when the last people I knew moved away to Haywards Heath area (I no longer know them). In 1980 my Father had sold it (whole house- unsplit) for £79,950 ! |
Thatch Cottage, Linkfield Lane, Redhill. Unknown ... Jill Goulder from
Lewes posted this comment on
Saturday 16 January 2021 11:26:53.
Hello Helen! Interesting to hear about Woodside after my great-aunt Sylvia Lloyd's time. I'm still wondering exactly where Woodside school was? If it was in Linkfield Lane, was it on the part where the lane bends to go north? I am starting to wonder whether it was the house/smallholding where my great-aunts lived after the First World War, and which they moved from some time after that, my great-aunt Violet buying a house in Oxford Rd (now demolished). It could have been that great-aunt Sylvia turned it into a school. Serge and Alan, who have commented above, might be able to help about location? I have some photos of the garden of the old house |
Thatch Cottage, Linkfield Lane, Redhill. Unknown ... Helen MacDonald from
Ottawa, CANADA posted this comment on
Tuesday 05 January 2021 16:33:49.
I remember going to the Woodside School, 1969 - 1972, when we lived in South Nutfield. Mrs. Godsiffe was the Head Mistress at that time. I recall researching her sometime later, to find that she had moved to Canada or the U.S. - Seattle, perhaps, to live with her daughter, I believe. I'd love to find some old, old friends again....Susan Watling comes to mind...and a few others!
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St. John's Church, School and Asylum. Red ... Richard Bowling from
Reigate posted this comment on
Tuesday 05 January 2021 13:08:25.
I was there from 1957 and my sister Angela from 1959 |
Copse Road. Laura Middleton from
Reigate posted this comment on
Friday 01 January 2021 14:33:16.
We have just purchased this house! Does anyone know what year this was taken? |
Police Training Centre, Nutfield. Unknown date. ... Frank Hales from
Corlette NSW Australia 2325 posted this comment on
Wednesday 30 December 2020 03:20:07.
I also attended intial police training at Nutfield in 1967 as a 20yr old recruit (PC1070) of the Surrey Constabulary. I have fond memories of my time there and my fellow recruits and instructors. I went on to serve 3 years at Chertsey, in Surrey, then transferred to the Metropolitan Police where I served for some 8 years, in L Div and as a mounted officer. I then emigrated to Australia where after a other careers I joined the Australian Federal Police in 1988, during which time I also served as a peacekeeper with the UN, I retired as a Det Supt in 2002. Passing out at Nutfield is still one of the most proudest days of my life in my 74 years. |
The Locomotive, Ladbroke Road, Redhill. Andrew Sharp from
Reigate posted this comment on
Tuesday 22 December 2020 21:07:58.
We lived at no 49 Ladbroke Road from 1938 until 2017. I remember the big black dog sleeping outside in the late 70's |
Nos 77, 75 and 73 Earlsbrook Road. Circa 1870. Stuart Wilson from
Mumbai posted this comment on
Tuesday 15 December 2020 12:33:56.
The photo of no 77 shows my 3G Grandfather Robert Rose Francis and his wife. |
Somerset Road Sally Marshall from
Meadvale posted this comment on
Wednesday 09 December 2020 19:08:52.
Have seen an old photo of what is now Blackthorn Road when it was just a field
Does anyone gave a copy please |
Wonham Manor. 1906. jason hughes from
betchworth posted this comment on
Tuesday 08 December 2020 16:05:38.
Sophie Molk the deer have been here from 1991. We have 280 Deer at the moment. They are Fallow Deer. |
Police Training Centre, Nutfield. Unknown date. ... Fiona Allan from
Waterloo, Belgium posted this comment on
Tuesday 08 December 2020 08:56:00.
My mother in law, Patricia Hayward, and her 2 sisters, Dorothy and Joan, were evacuated from London during the war and were billeted at Holmesdale with the McAlpine family, albeit in a separate part of the house. She told me about life at this magnificient house, with servants, liveried footmen, chauffeurs, grooms etc. It's wonderful for me to see a photo of the house from around that time. 'd love to see one of the grounds.
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"Westridge", Coppice Lane, Reigate. Walter E. ... Colin Smith from
Reigate posted this comment on
Friday 04 December 2020 23:15:34.
@M Barker ... Westridge is indeed where Francis D'Arcy Cooper lived. However this is not that house. His house was designed by the man who designed Port Sunlight and has more Timber and tiling. It may be that the house in the picture was demolished to make way for it. The house was bought by Francis Reckitt, renamed "Mount Pleasant" and used as a retreat for artists. Google will tell you more. Mount Pleasant was bought by a company who currently(Dec/20) have an application in with Reigate and Banstead to demolish it and replace with a new building. Hope that helps. |
Staff of Reigate County School.
April 1946 JeanWelling nee Huyshe from
Eastbourne posted this comment on
Thursday 03 December 2020 12:17:46.
A real trip down memory lane, lovely to see some favourite teachers, Miss Newberry, Miss Drewe etc |
St. Cross School, Walton-on-the-Hill.
Used to be ... Peter Anthony Welsford from
Pangbourne posted this comment on
Saturday 28 November 2020 17:07:26.
Hello again Edward Drake, have reposted my e-mail address for you so you can repost your letter! Yesterday had my 95th birthday so family were here not including a great great grandson, Bernard not yet 1! Soldiering on you might say ~ have very clear memories of your father’s brilliant prep school. I was called up for the Infantry and became a signals officer in the East Surrey’s. Later became a Chartered Accountant and built up a practice which we sold, retaining a few directorships.
Best, Peter |
Wonham Cottage. Unknown date. Unknown publsher. David Underwood from
Staines-upon-Thames posted this comment on
Sunday 22 November 2020 18:01:59.
According to the 1881 Census my grandmother who was five lived at Wonham Cottage with her parents and three brothers. Her father is recorded as Ag.Lab which Itake to mean Agricultural Labourer.She later worked in service in Bayswater where she met my grandfather who worked at William Whiteleys. They were married at St Michael's Church in September 1900.
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Plate 4th.
Fox run to Earth.
View of Popes Pit, ... Clive Osgood from
walto on the Hill posted this comment on
Thursday 19 November 2020 19:45:40.
Hi Paul. Think the artist used a lot of license with this, but can think of a couple of places it might be. Would need to check out though. Not easy the way things are at the moment for me. Not heard of Popes Pit? Looking at the side by side georeferenced maps possibly confirms one of my thoughts. I'm sure that you are aware there are lots of old gravel pits scattered across the heath and adjacent ground. |
Plate 4th.
Fox run to Earth.
View of Popes Pit, ... Paul Walters from
Reigate posted this comment on
Thursday 19 November 2020 18:11:19.
Hi Clive. Thanks for your comment. Do you know where Popes Pit is on Walton Heath? I have not heard of it. Thanks. Paul. |
Plate 4th.
Fox run to Earth.
View of Popes Pit, ... Clive Osgood from
Walton on the Hill posted this comment on
Thursday 19 November 2020 14:23:14.
Great picture from long ago... |
The Robin Hood, 46 Holmesdale Road. Proprietor: ... A Williams from
Norwood posted this comment on
Tuesday 17 November 2020 20:38:36.
Hi does anyone have any picture or information on The vicarge in Holmesdale Road, I can not find any picture or information on the vicrage |
The Marquis of Granby. Fiona Mary from
Redhill posted this comment on
Monday 16 November 2020 15:22:20.
Hello
I was the owner of the cottage for many years and there was a cellar out the back designed for bear barrels.
In 2018 I was still the owner of the property. What historical searches were these? The house was used as a pub during the rebuilding of the pub. There was a concreted over cellar entrance as far as I can remember.
The house had been totally reconfigured internally by. Builder in the 1080s. |
Currington's as it was in the 50's when ... Paul Gale from
Clevedon posted this comment on
Sunday 15 November 2020 20:53:22.
My Dad worked for Curringtons in the '50s. I remember him working in the the workshop at the back. We lived in one of the flats (number 3, I think) above the shop until I was 7 (1959). My Mum used to but broken biscuits from Reigate Dairy across the road. She worked as a secretary at Wray Park Garages. |
The Robin Hood, Holmesdale Road. stephen Findlay - wilson from
Gloucestershire posted this comment on
Sunday 15 November 2020 13:18:02.
I was at Holmesdale in the 60s. I think I remember Ken Turrell who I believe had a brother called Wayne who lived off Nutley lane. Mrs Hester sold 'Potato Puffs' which I've not seen to this day. My Dodd had a wooden leg and as stated by David Gale sold tasteless home made orange lollies and drinks. Not sure he had much else in that very dark shop.... |
The Marquis of Granby. Richard Pocock from
Wallington posted this comment on
Monday 02 November 2020 19:26:27.
Thanks for your comment Fiona. The building was a residential house when built at the end of the 16th century and appears to have remained so during its lifetime. Having carried out extensive research on the cottage, there is no evidence of past usage as a public house - especially as the actual Marquis of Granby public house was most certainly right next to it in a separate building. Furthermore, there is no cellar that I am aware of within the cottage - certainly none that was evident during the historical/architectural investigations carried out in 2018. If you know where a cellar was in the house (presumably in the later rear outshot/extension parts?), do let me know by reply on this thread. |
Holmesdale Road, Reigate. School and tuck shop. ... tony colman from
West Norwood posted this comment on
Sunday 01 November 2020 15:13:53.
I think it’s safe to say Miss Hester was a certified Legend and has had a good impact on all our lives, as did most of the staff. I do also remember the ‘fruitiness’ between Mr Price and Miss Hughes. And once I got sent to Mr Price’s office for being cheeky and instead of the ruler I got a mild telling off and then he gave me a lift to the games field in Alma Rd so I would be late - I was so proud being driven past my classmates walking in a line! I can remember the luxury leather smell of his car to this day. |
Holmesdale Road, Reigate. School and tuck shop. ... Anthony (Tony) Twyman from
Clacton posted this comment on
Wednesday 28 October 2020 08:58:27.
So interesting to read the comments. I lived in the next flat to Rob and Jan Catt. Mr Yeats (Eddie) was my Godfather and was in the Home Guard with my Dad. At School I remember Miss Francis, Miss Herbert (who had a moustache and always wore Tweed), Mr Wilson whom I hated and pulled my hair. We always had a Film at Christmas and I remember one year it was 'The Dragon of Pendragon Castle' and the Christmas Party with the Jelly having a thick skin on the top. I also helped my Brother Geoffrey carry the milk crates upstairs. Too many memories to mention here like making a slide on the icy playground; the St. George's Day Celebrations, and the Dinky Toy Racing Cars across the Playground. Looking back, what carefree days they were. |
