Merstham, Albury Manor School c.1955
Photo ref: M67027
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Photo ref: M67027
Photo of Merstham, Albury Manor School c.1955

Memories of Merstham, Albury Manor School c1955

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I lived opposite Albury Manor School, in Taynton Drive, from c1964 to 1981. I never attended the school as I passed my 11-plus and went to Reigate County School for Girls. However, my mum used to go to evening classes there and I learned to swim in their outdoor swimming pool - brrrrr! The Brown family used to live in the house on this corner - you can see the hedge round their garden in the foreground. I remember ...see more
On leaving Furzefield Juniors, summer of 1958, you had your school holidays and walked to the other side of Merstham Estate to begin your stay in Senior School. Either on your first day or second, depending on how you either looked or hid, you were christened by being tossed into the stingy nettles. And as all first years wore shorts, it was 'Welcome To Albury Manor' we hope you enjoy your stay here with us! Headmaster A.E.Gibson, Headmistress Mrs.Atkins. More to follow.