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Holmesdale Road, Reigate
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The Robin Hood, Holmesdale Road.
Comment 1
Ken Turrell from
Shepherdswell, Dover posted this comment on
Saturday 31 August 2013 18:55:00.
I also remember the sweet shop next to the school. It was run by Mrs Hester. I also went to Holmesdale School in the 1960s. My Aunt pat and Uncle Mick ran the prince of Wales in the 70s and 80s. Comment 2
anthony (ant) higgins from
findon valley, worthing posted this comment on
Monday 02 December 2013 19:43:00.
I attended Holmesdale school from 1958 to 1963 ...hello to Andy Phillips, Paul Gale and Chris Mockler amongst others...great times Comment 3
David Gale from
Merstham posted this comment on
Monday 03 March 2014 17:42:00.
Hello Anthony Higgins,I'm David Gale older brother of Paul, best regards. Re other posts on this site: Dodds was further up the road and sold their own frozen ices nearly opposite the fish & chip shop. Mr. Yates was teaching at Reigate Priory in the early 60's. Comment 4
maureen porteous from
thirsk n.yorks posted this comment on
Wednesday 23 September 2015 15:12:00.
Re Holmesdale Rd School Reigate my mother's elder brother was school caretaker their for may years. He and his wife Martha lived at 45 and his sister lived three doors further on from him. Comment 5
Raymond Campbell from
Nr Horsham posted this comment on
Wednesday 06 December 2017 08:50:42.
i was a pupil at holmesdale school and lived at No34..i was in the football
team along with Kevin Tucker . i remember the the very kind Mr Waller.
A lifetime ago ! Comment 6
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.... |
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The Robin Hood, 46 Holmesdale Road. Proprietor: W. Cooper.
Comment 1
Raymond Campbell from
Nr Horsham posted this comment on
Saturday 25 August 2018 20:42:07.
i lived at No34..with my 3 brothers and 1 sister and attended the school
from 1945 to 1951..and then on to the Priory...i was known as nobby campbell Comment 2
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 |
3 oldreigate.com image number 2479
The Prince Of Wales, Holmesdale Road. 1906. Unknown publisher.
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The Prince Of Wales, Holmesdale Road.
Comment 1
David N Ranson from
Ft. Myers, Florida posted this comment on
Friday 08 January 2010 21:13:00.
The PoW as it looked in the 1940s, I think, when it was run by Mrs. Mitchener of 103 Holmesdale Rd. My greataunt Charlotte and Capt. Van Oppen imbibed there 1948-51. Comment 2
Roger Campbell from
Pinchbeck, Lincs posted this comment on
Friday 02 September 2016 17:30:00.
I lived in Holmesdale Rd, and my Dad used to Drive Mrs Mitcheners car for her. I remember Charlotte, I think she lived with Mrs Mitchener at 103. I used to get invited there for supper sometimes and we used to have curry, it was delicious. I lost my Mum when I was 11 and I remember Charlotte being so kind and loving to me. What a lovely Lady. I think Mrs Mitchener used to run the Railway Hotel at the end of Holmesdale Rd. as well. |
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The Railway Hotel, Reigate (Opposite level crossing).
Comment 1
David N Ranson from
Ft. Myers, Florida posted this comment on
Friday 08 January 2010 21:16:00.
The railway Hotel looked virtually the same in 1948: my greataunt Charlotte's favorite place for her Gin and orange. Comment 2
Roger Campbell from
BOURNE posted this comment on
Wednesday 16 August 2017 15:52:09.
I think the car on the front is the car my Dad used to drive " Mitch " Mrs Mitchener around in. An Armstrong Siddley. |
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The Railway Hotel, Holmesdale Road.
7 oldreigate.com image number 2483
Holmesdale Road School looking over to houses on Warren Road. 1914. Milton Studio.
"Alfred in Camp of Danes refusing Golden Cup"
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Holmesdale Road, Reigate. School and tuck shop. 1970.
Comment 1
Paul Gale from
Clevedon posted this comment on
Friday 15 June 2012 12:33:00.
I attended Holmesdale Primary School from 1958 to 1964. We used to buy our sweets in "Hester's" sometimes, but actually preferred Dodd's sweetshop further up the road. I think we were all a bit scared of Mrs Hester! Comment 2
Michael John Thorp from
Droebak, Norway posted this comment on
Sunday 12 August 2012 11:20:00.
The shop-fronted building between Hester's and the school, No 79 was my home during and after the war. My father was in the Army and was injured during the Dunkerque evacuation and ended up in the East Surrey Hospital. Mother left our house in Camden Town to be with him and later moved the family to Reigate. This must have been 1943. Subsequently my brother Jim and I were evacuated to Somerset from Holmesdale Road School. Comment 3
Barbara Tucker from
steyning posted this comment on
Saturday 11 May 2013 08:45:00.
I attended Holmesdale School until 1946 and can remember going into Mrs Hester's shop to buy wafer biscuits, twelve for a penny, as sweets were practically unobtainable. Opposite the school there was a greengrocer and we would go in there and buy a carrot. There was a knife on the counter so we were able to scrape the carrot and eat it on our way home. Happy days! Comment 4
Rob Catt from
Redhill posted this comment on
Thursday 16 May 2013 17:32:00.
I lived in an old house in Wray Park Road where the back gate led onto Warren Road with a short walk down Marks Street to Hester's. Mrs Hester was a lovely lady, always wore an apron, and had lots of time for a scruffy little boy. I loved her jars of sweets especially blackjacks at 4 for a penny. 1952 to 1958 at Holmesdale School - fun days. Comment 5
jan catt from
Tucson, Arizona posted this comment on
Thursday 29 August 2013 23:08:00.
And what about the yellow sherbert and the gobstoppers...?
Remember the shop being packed, but I don't recall any pushing and shoving. She controlled us well We moved from Wray Park Road to 103A Holmesdale Road in the early 50's
I attended Holmesdale School from 1950?-1954 Comment 6
Roger Campbell from
Bourne, Lincs posted this comment on
Thursday 26 December 2013 14:11:00.
I remember Mrs Hester with great affection, she always gave you a little extra in the bag. Attended Holmesdale road school 1954 to 1960. My older brother Barry said when ever there was an air raid Mrs Hester was always last to the shelter and always came with sweets for the children. I remember Rob Catt and I am sure that Jan Catt was a good friend of my sister, Valerie ( Sally ) Campbell. Comment 7
Linda Holloway (nee Middleton from
Cullompton posted this comment on
Tuesday 28 January 2014 13:52:00.
Lovely to see a picture of Holmesdale School and Hesters. I have clear memories of Mrs Hester's apron. Also recall rushing in there on hot summer days to see if she had any frozen jubblys left........ or was that at Dodd's?
We moved to Reigate in 1962 and I moved on to Bishop Simpson's in 1963, but remember several other poster's names. I was Linda Middleton then. Also remember my class teacher Mr Yates and the overwhelming smell of smoke and his yellow fingers! My school report from him includes a very smudgy black thumb mark!
I have been looking for an online place to post some photos of Bishop Simpson School 6th form in 1969/70 but cannot locate a website or alumni page. Any advice gladly received! Comment 8
Julia Hanley nee Dawes from
Redhill posted this comment on
Thursday 17 September 2015 18:54:00.
I too remember Hester's sweet shop and I was in the same class as Paul Gale (comment 1 above). What a lovely trip down memory lane. Comment 9
Ian Robertson from
Accrington posted this comment on
Thursday 13 October 2016 17:58:00.
I was a pupil at Holmesdale Road School from 1950. I remember Miss Herbert and Miss Duncalf. Yes the sweet shop at Miss Hester's is a memory and Blackwood Nursery opposite. Anyone remember me? I lived in Rushworth Road and enjoyed time at school much, especially yearly Carnaval. Text me on 07833099457 Comment 10
John Nicholson from
Norwich UK posted this comment on
Monday 24 October 2016 11:31:00.
I went to school at Reigate Grammar in the late fifties, catching a bus from Charlwood to Harley, a train to Redhill, another to Reigate and finally walked along Holmesdale Road in the direction of the school. I remember a shop there that sold home-made ice lollies for an old penny, bliss on a hot day walking back down the road to catch the train home. I remember Jan Catt too, an exceptional athlete especially in the long jump, and her Mum and Dad, a lovely warm-hearted couple from Wales. Comment 11
Ruth cornwell from
Bideford posted this comment on
Tuesday 06 June 2017 17:46:14.
I remember the home made 1p lollys looked orange but mostly water, perfect for a hot summer day and after swimming at Reigate swimming baths.also lovely cheese buns which were delicious never seem to get any that taste the same since Those far off days. Comment 12
Tessa Colman from
Ashford posted this comment on
Saturday 10 March 2018 17:50:40.
I was at Holmesdale School from c1961 - 1969, ending up in Mr Chitty's class. Ken Turrell you were in my class! Fond memories of Mrs Hester's and I remember walking to the old dinner hall and all the teachers mentioned above, especially Mr Yeats' yellow fingers! He taught us how to sharpen pencils with a blade, and Mrs Ward taught us needlework. I was a bit scared of Miss Newton, also of Miss Kennet ('talk to yourself Miss Kennet' she would say). My mum Mrs Colman taught French. I remember Mr Price well, his middle name was Israel, he drove a white Jaguar and he was instrumental in converting the playground shelter into a television studio. I remember Miss Hughes too, very glam and Welsh like Mr Price, but she left very suddenly.... Comment 13
tony colman from
West norwood posted this comment on
Sunday 11 March 2018 21:36:40.
I was at holmesdale 1965 - 1968 and remember Mrs Hester’s very well. Used to love buying the sweet cigarettes and coconut tobacco (what was it called?) didn’t turn me into a smoker! I loved Mr Price’s tv studio, clear memories of having to ‘stand under the clock’ as punishment and most of the teachers were nice or funny - a bit scared of Mrs Ianga and Mrs McCady (anyone else remember the song we made up about her?) and yes I’m Tessa’s brother. Was very sad to leave, I was so happy there. Comment 14
Rosemary Harris from
bournemouth posted this comment on
Friday 13 April 2018 19:18:11.
Lots of memories flooding back! Remember the sweets and also the lovely greasy chips wrapped in newspaper from the fish and chip shop-just the thing after a swim in the indoor pool that is no more. Anyone remember the freezing cold outdoor pool we used to use in Alma Road? I recollect the name Paul Gale and of course Julie Dawes who I went on to Purley Grammar with. I got into trouble and had to sit outside Mr Price's office feeling humiliated waiting for a wrap on the knuckles with a ruler but he was friends with my parents as he lived a couple of doors away from us and I got a telling instead! Comment 15
Colin Ashton from
Steyning, West Sussex posted this comment on
Monday 18 May 2020 22:31:14.
I attended Holmedale School from 1943 to 1950, the junior clHead Mistress was Mrs White and another teacher was Miss Henderson, remember during Air Raids we had an Air Raid Shelter below the playground and our dailly 3rd of pint milk. We payed British Bulldog, cigarette cards and marbles in the playground. The senior school ahead Teacher was Mr Bull, known as leggy Bull. At mrs Heslers sweet shop we bought lemonade and chocolate powder at 1d for 2 oz. Comment 16
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. Comment 17
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. |
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Filtness, grocer and provisioner, Holmesdale Road. Unknown date. Harry Snook.
Comment 1
Jackie Maude from
Angouleme France posted this comment on
Tuesday 16 August 2011 06:11:00.
My grandmother Rose Henderson had a grocers shop at 54 Holmesdale Rd during WW2. It looked very similar to this one although it only had a single front window. As a very small child I remember the windows shattering when a bomb exploded in the area. I lived there with my mother too until we all left Reigate in 1945. My father was in the RAF having been with the Reigate Police Force and he was subsequently killed on a mission in 1944. |
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C.H. Filtness, Family Grocer, Holmesdale Road. Unknown date. Harry Snook.
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