Burrow Hill About 1944 46

A Memory of Frimley Green.

I was at Burrow Hill School in 44/46 I think, quite a few years ago. I also have fond memories of this place. I was sent there as I suffered from TB.

I remember finding live ammo on the Heath and also the Badger sets in the woods. Coming from the East End of London this was a child's paradise with all the heath land and woods nearby.

As it was the years at the end of the war I remember the German Prisoners who worked on the farm and in the market garden that was at the entrance to the school. These guys had big round patches sewn to their uniforms.

The house names were, and please correct me someone if I am wrong, Orchard, Woodlands, and Garden perhaps someone can confirm this. All I know is that I had a ball there and the staff were dedicated people doing there best to make life good for us kids.

We were not allowed out on our own in those days, On Saturday morning we were all lined up marched down to Frimley Green where we were given money and allowed to buy things. I remember at one time cycle torches were all the rage and every one had to have one.

One other memory I have of this place was that all the dormitories were wooden huts with half doors like a horses stable. Mr Tangy was the Head Master.

Mum and Dad would come and see me every visiting day all the way from Hackney which in those days was a hell of a long journey .

One of my fondest memories of this place is, I was going home for a holiday at Easter and was waiting for Mum and Dad to arrive. A staff member said someone special had come to collect me, I was upset at first, as I always looked forward to seeing my parents, but when this person came in the room it was my very much loved brother who had just returned from Burma in his uniform. A great memory.

I would like to see some photos if someone has any.

Derek Salter, New Zealand.