County Oak A23 Southdown Coach Station
The Coach Station had a cafe (or restaurant) backing a large parking area for London to Brighton Southdown Coaches. It was sited 100 yards south of the County border opposite "Overton's" Beehive workshop on the main Brighton Road. Unfortunately accidents did occur involving coaches turning right into the park when travelling south, mostly due to drivers not seeing the coach signal trafficator arms protruding from the offside. I remember Mr Brunker was the manager when the Coach Station reopened after the Second World War. His daughter was a friend of mine. Where is she now?
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RE: RE: County Oak A23 Southdown Coach Station
Dear Tony, I am Shirley Brunker's oldest sister, Joyce. I have forwarded the link to her, so hopefully she will respond as well. It was with great pleasure that I stumbled upon this site and a mention of my father and my sister. I also remember some of the children you mentioned. We lived at Harringay. I left there in the Fall of 1947 and have lived in America ever since. Shirley is still in the Sussex area with my sister Audrey and their families. Are you still in the Crawley area? Imagine this - 60+ years later! Joyce
Comment from Joyce Brunker Phillips on Saturday, 25th February 2012.