Walton On The Hill In 40s

A Memory of Walton on the Hill.

I was born and lived in Chequers Lane Walton in 40s. Our house which was No 74 was the Police House and I used to cycle to St Hildas School at Tadworth, run by Miss Adams who lived in house opposite Chappell's newsagent in Tadworth. I went to school with young Chappell. but sadly cannot remember his name. Used to be great as a kid riding across the wonderful expanse of Walton Heath and the Golf Club where Miss Paul was secretary.

My father as the local Police Officer given freedom of the course by Miss Paul for services to the club during the war and used to play there and did so quite often with Mr Miles who was a local probation officer. I remember the 80A buses that used to turn around and park at The Chequers, before later on doing so in Howard's Close.

I also vividly remember getting the 406 from Hedge Corner to Reigate when I moved to St Mary's that was the junior part of Reigate Grammar School.

Great memories also of the Boys Brigade band marching through Walton on a Sunday and along Chequers Lane, playing their stirring music and disbanding at Howard's Close.

Could go on but am sure that is enough for now. December 2013 - Guildford