Bramley, The School 1906
Photo ref: 53607
Made in Britain logo

More about this scene

The village school opened in 1851, but its role has changed several times over the years. In 1904 it became a mixed school of infants, juniors and seniors. From 1949, it was solely a junior school, and then switched to become a first school in 1973. Closure was threatened in 1994, yet it survives to this day with infant pupils as well as a nursery.

A Selection of Memories from Bramley

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bramley

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

Travelling from Devon, my parents stayed at this hotel when they were starting me at Cranleigh School. I remember scented gardens. In 2025 the scent of a particular plant still evokes in me a vague apprehenson.
My uncle, Tom Gordon, was the owner of the hotel from the 1950s to his death in 1966. I visited several times over those years, the first time in about 1953. For me it was a magical place with magnificent grounds to explore and many places of interest round about. My Grandmother lived there for a few years too. The food was always marvellous, one speciality being crepes suzette! When I was 16, I ...see more
Im looking for information on my mums side of the family
i believe a friend called angela moran searching for me. i dont know the surname . were u angela walker. maybe you married. my surname isnt flood anymore. u can find me on Facebook. dawn whiteley. many thanks. x