I was evacuated age 4 to Merstham and lived in Merstham House from September 1939 ~ summer 1940. My older sister has died and we lived there with June and Francis. Does anyone else remember this period?

My grandparents worked & lived in here in the early 1950's the old stables at the rear had been converted to accommodate an electricity generator, which as a child I thought was very exciting but also very noisy.

My story was the same as the one above but much earlier. I was there in 1959. Group Captain Harris and his family, Tim and Janine were fantastic. I was very happy working there and it changed my life. mr. Smith ran the garden and chicken farm at High Beech. Mr. Nick was a great guy.

My great uncle was a private gardener (his wife a maidservant). Both lived in or close to the houses they served, and on the national census of 1939, their address is given as Ringley, Reigate Road, Reigate. Could they have been in service to the owners ofRingley Park House?

This photo may be in the 1930s or early 1940s. To the right of the building (where tennis courts were later built) you can see the gardens where the girls grew flowers, and in wartime vegetables. The pre-fab canteen wasn't erected until the 1940s. The pavilion is possibly in the top left corner, and that was erected in 1935.

The church entrance seemed to have been the school’s unofficial car park, as that’s where the aforesaid Bond, Morris and Wolseley rested. I remember the Epsom Coaches brining in pupils (students nowadays!) and there were at least two. I don’t recall any Ascension Day outings but do remember Miss Dunn taking some of us up to London in 1953 to see the Coronation decorations. We also saw “Buck House” and walked up Downing Street. I didn’t like football then (nothing has changed there) but did go on a trip to Wembley, Mr. Couston officiating, to see a Schoolboys’ International there, Wales v. England. It was the outing that appealed and I still remember the unusual coach that we went in and other items of transport interest that I saw (nothing’s changed here insofar as my interests are concerned?). I remember carol services in the church, rehearsals taking place in the organ loft (is that what it’s called?) climbing up a steep, narrow stairway I and being impressed by Mr. Couston’s playing, with hands as well as feet, and the result of a stop marked “swell” being pulled out. Well, that’s more than enough, so best wishes to all.

The church entrance seemed to have been the school’s unofficial car park, as that’s where the aforesaid Bond, Morris and Wolseley rested. I remember the Epsom Coaches brining in pupils (students nowadays!) and there were at least two. I don’t recall any Ascension Day outings but do remember Miss Dunn taking some of us up to London in 1953 to see the Coronation decorations. We also saw “Buck House” and walked up Downing Street. I didn’t like football then (nothing has changed there) but did go on a trip to Wembley, Mr. Couston officiating, to see a Schoolboys’ International there, Wales v. England. It was the outing that appealed and I still remember the unusual coach that we went in and other items of transport interest that I saw (nothing’s changed here insofar as my interests are concerned?). I remember carol services in the church, rehearsals taking place in the organ loft (is that what it’s called?) climbing up a steep, narrow stairway I and being impressed by Mr. Couston’s playing, with hands as well as feet, and the result of a stop marked “swell” being pulled out. Well, that’s more than enough, so best wishes to all.

My grandfather was supposed, for one time to have blown the coach horn on a London-Brighton coach. He was listed as an ostler and living in Southwark in 1901, so he may possibly have ridden on the the coach mentioned in the photograph

When I attended the junior school (1959 - 1963), Miss Pocock had graduated to a Renault Dauphine. She used to park it at the top of Breech Lane, near the church entrance. Can recall two other teachers from that period: Mr. Calcutt and Mr. Farrow (who'd carelessly lost a couple of fingers tips at some point). One of the annual highlights was the school Ascension Day outing to a place of educational interest. I can remember trips to Haslemere museum, the Commonwealth Institute, and Runnymede (site of Magna Carta signing).

Still reminace about the fantastic school that was pine end...I too remember Edna Morgan...and in touch with Wendy B and our fantastic Miss Moody that was....we all need a reunion...I'd definitely go and bring my 4 children and grandchildren,all 8 of them,eldest is 19 youngest is 5 years old...over 40 year's lter from when I left...on that day I cried soo much and miss those days .

Hello I went to pine end had lots of fun in this school with lesser such and Edna Morgan I am on Facebook Sandra mulgrave

I went to Coniston school in Alma Road and which shared the playing field with Hillside, there was a back gate into it. There was an open air swimming pool in one corner.

I attended Woodside school from 1967 to 1969 before moving with my family to Kent. I always had fond memories of my time there but sadly was not in touch with anyone after moving. As soon as I bought my first motorcycle in 1975 I remember riding back to visit old childhood haunts. I was so disappointed to find that the old school and it’s lovely grounds had been replaced by a new housing estate. 😢

Does anyone know a Beryl Baker who also worked there?

Worked there in the office around 1950 ish probably in that very office.

I too was a pupil, and remember Joan Batt! Leslie Prince, and Juci Lazlo, Valerie Knight… Loved my time there, favourite teachers Miss Craighead, (history), Miss Newberry (German) yes, it was fun down the caves!

My mother - Ella Wingfield made these costumes for the carnival. There were also two gentlemen on horseback wearing a full crusader uniform which again my mother made.

I agree with David who I should remember as I was with my brother David at Hillside from 1948-52. I would love to hear from David or anyone at the School at that time

I was at the school 1968-75. The gym still looked exactly like this. Oddly, it was located directly above the library.

Dear Michael I have gathered a list of Reigate pupils with help from Nick Ranson. It would be nice to make contact. Roger

I was at high beech in 1968 the best thing that happened to me mr rushworth was the master I remember mr nick who at the time was pensioner but very fit for his age I also remember mr smith who was a really nice guy whilst there I worked on a pig farm for a group captain Harris and his wife both of them were very kind to me to the right of high beech house was a dove cote and group captain Harris purchased a pair of doves for me to keep in the dove cote I was so happy to be able to care for and breed youngsters from them I spent the rest of my working life as a deep sea trawler man and worked my way up to chief engineer I am now retired but will never forget my time at high beech stay safe everyone

Hillside from 1956 until it closed after Mr Bannsister's death - Boarder in both the School House and then The "Tower" House. Masters included Mr Whitty (Maths), Mr Young (Latin & Greek) and Mr Levinson (French) and a very attractive second matron called Miss Donkin. Played proper Rugby over the road in a field that is now a housing estate, and happy memories of singing hymns in the Gym loud enough to blow the roof off the old building. Contemporary alumni included Christopher Hampton (Oscar winning playwright) Charrington brothers (Brewery) the Iranian brothers Sinai....

Hello old Pineenders. I went to the school in the 60’s and my surname was Grange then. Mr King was the Headmaster. However, I would love to know if anyone on here is still in contact with him? If so, could I possibly have his contact details?

Isbells Drive is a lane off Cockshott Hill, Reigate. A House at the top is called isbells.

I used to get my hair cut at Roys Barbers opposite the bus garage,from 1963-75 . I met his daughter yesterday , she was a friends wife , and I never new Roy was her Dad , small world !

This is the front of 7 Alma Road, the other pictures are the inside and the back of the house.

This is 52 Alma Road.

I am the youngest daughter of Molly and John Ford and remember Piers Evans! OMG what a blast from the past. I got to this site via my grandson! who is coming up 14 how the years go!!!

Molly and john where my great grandparents.

Could you help this may be a long shot, what was Isabells cicu 1915, big houses etc ? was their a family called Roberts who had a female family member called Dorothy who was a British Red Cross nurse in France 1918, Regards.