Claygate, The Parade c.1960
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Photo of Claygate, The Parade c.1960

A Selection of Memories from Claygate

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 Claygate

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I was born and lived in Clay Gate, attended Clay Gate juniors and Wayneflete. My mother is still there. My biggest mistake was moving away but my memories will be with me always. It never changes
I lived in a flat over 12 The Parade (then a Garden Shop) until I was ten years old, from 1944-1954. Our gate was on the alley round the back. At the Hare Lane end of the alley were hung 'pig bags' - sacks where people put scraps to feed pigs (post-war, so still on rationing!). The other end of the alley went through to one of the brickyards that were then still around Claygate. A rag-and-bone man came along ...see more
My name is Michael Smith, I went to Esher school in the 1960s, I have lots of memories, anyone remember me? Please email ontario1950@gmail.com
I'd be interested to know more about the Old Bakery on the High Street - I believe my great-grandfather, Arthur Brown, worked there at some point. The Brown family lived at 5 Rose Cottages, Station Road and also at 6 Foley Cottages, High Street (from at least the 1940s to 1961). I've found Rose Cottages, but I'm still trying to locate Foley Cottages - can anyone help?