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Merrion House

I was a boarder at Merrion House prep school from 1944-1946 when the school was run by Mr & Mrs Brummell-Hicks.

It was quite a small school with only two 'houses': the Watsons and the Gerrards. I was a member of the former. I remember particularly the honey comb toffee sold at the school tuck shop and the fact that we all had cheque books with which to draw our pocket money.

If there is anyone out there who was at the school at the same time, please get in touch! I assume that the school did not continue after the death(s) of either or both Albert and Norah B-H. Is this assumption correct? What has happened to the house since?

A memory of Sedlescombe, shared by John West.

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Merrion House School During WW 2

I think it was 1944 when I visited my brother Brian at the boys school known as Merrion House, run by Mr. and Mrs. Brummell-Hicks under a spartan but friendly and encouraging regime. Doodlebugs(V1's) aimed at the LOndon area would fly virtually between the chimneypots of the building which stood on something of a bluff. I combed local fields with my brother for crashed German bombers, and played each day in a decommissioned Dornier!l I think I was five at the time.

Michael Gould

A memory of Sedlescombe, shared by Michael Gould.

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Childhood Holidays

My family and I stayed in the old vicarage in Westfield in the 70's with Robert Wright and his family, we had such lovely times and we loved the old house - does anybody remember the family or going into the house? If so, I'd love to hear from you!

A memory of Westfield, shared by Tracy Bourke.

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Bonfire Night

One of the many memories I have of Battle is of Bonfire Night, November 5th. Every November 5th,Battle had one of the best November 5th bonfire celibrations in Sussex, it was lots of fun. I remember Battle Rousers( home made fire works), they were awesome, aranged in circles and let fly, they would run and then explode with a huge bang, very scarey. There was also a huge parade down the High Street, Guy Fawkes would be placed on top of the big fire in front of Battle Abbey and the fire would be lit. A rousing cheer would erupt. Thanks to the Battle Bonfire Boys. What a memory. The Abbey Hotel across the street did a huge trade that night!

A memory of Battle, shared by ERIC SAUNDERS.

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Girl Born in Village in May 1925 - Martin Family

My late mother-in-law was apparently born in the village in 1925, but was unable to be kept, so was raised by the Martin family in Hastings. Did they also have any connections with Staplecross? Mum's family folklore believes the name Post and possibly Butchers Shop may hold a connection.

Mum was raised as Audrey Ruth Martin but the family understand that it is possible at least one of these names was NOT given.

Can anyone throw any light on a family mystery?

Thank you.

John Wells

A memory of Staplecross, shared by John Teddyfoot.

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GYPSUM MINES

I was born in Netherfield and worked at the Gypsum Mines, as did my father. When I was eighteen I joined up and served for the duration, when I came home I eventualy went back to the mines. My father was killed in an accident at the min es, on the surface while I was under ground, around 1950. I was married to a Mountfield girl in 1949and lived at the Banks Cottages. I played football for Mountfield, the football field at that time was just past Johns Cross on the left on the way to Robertsbridge. I also played for Battle Rangers prior to emigrating to Canada in 1953. I now live in Wasaga Beach, Ontario. I am retired since 1988. I born in Netherfield Jan 1923.

A memory of Mountfield, shared by ERIC SAUNDERS.

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Romany Folk

My ancestors were Romany gypsies around Hollington and the surrounding areas. True Romany folk living off the land, who were well respected in the area. If anyone thinks they have gypsy blood from this area I'd love to hear from you. rebekahm28@aol.com

A memory of Hollington, shared by Rebekah Markham.

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