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Nostalgic memories of Hersham's local history

Share your own memories of Hersham and read what others have said

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 12 in total

Memories Of Hersham House School
I attended HH from mid 70's until '78 - I left after I had taken my 'O'levels there. I remember very clearly Mrs Hewlett, Mrs Earwaker (and her laugh!), Mrs. Poulter, Mrs Turnbull and her son Ffion who drove the school bus after Mr Vaness retired (he was always covered in dog hair due to having an alsation!). I also remember finding 'presents' under the desk occasionally, after one of Mrs. Hewlett's ...see more
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Added 10 January 2024

The Hersham Flood – September 1968
During the 60s I lived in Surbiton and worked in Hersham. As I was getting ready to leave for work one morning in 1968, a radio broadcast warned of severe flooding along the Mole valley following heavy rains, and consequent disruption of rail services in the area. When I arrived at Surbiton station, it was confirmed that the train service had been suspended due to the flooding. I decided to take ...see more
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Added 23 January 2023

Hersham House In The Mid 50s And 60s
I was at school here from the time I was about 4 till 11. l remember the classrooms had colour names, the Green Room, the Blue Room and so on. As small children we had naps after lunch when we lay on little wooden tables - it sounds odd now, but this is what l remember. There were very few of us in my class. Rosemary Thoday and Philip Coe and Susan Wilson and just a couple of others. Mrs Hewlett ...see more
Hersham House School
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Added 27 January 2021

Hersham House School
Hersham House was my first school. It was run my Mrs Jean Hewlett.I lived in the cottage next door and every afternoon after school she would help me. She recognised that I had problems with reading and I am indebted to her for her help.
Hersham, Hersham House School c1955
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Added 07 December 2018

Where I Was Christened
I used to live in Burhill road, my mum & dad were married here & I was Christened here. Years later, about 1967 my car went into the church wall after my front near side wheel decided to undo itself! I remember feeling a strange lurching sensation followed by seeing my wheel roll down Burhill Road. I then went into the Church Wall, which did NOTHNG to the stone wall but made a mess of my pride & joy Triumph Herald. Oh how embarrassed I was!
Hersham, St Peter's Church c1965
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Added 18 November 2014

Fishing Days In Summer
I used to fish in the Mole regularly, my home almost backed onto the River. Never caught very much although I used to be told by the old fellows (I was only very young mind) "Be careful boy, theres a massive old Pike in this River". I never could puzzle out whether I was having my leg pulled or not! I also used to launch my canvas canoe from about here & spend hours paddling up the river until it hit a very ...see more
Hersham, River Mole c1960
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Added 18 November 2014

Memories
My mother used to be the post mistress here back in the sixties. I used to come out of school across the road every lunch break, say "Hi Mum, can I please have some lunch money". I used to spend it on everything but lunch, Ha, boys eh?
Hersham, Post Office c1957
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Added 18 November 2014

Burwood Park School

Burwood Park School where I stayed for five years as a pupil. I loved the place very much and have fond memories.
Hersham, Entrance to Burwood Park School c1965
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Added 17 February 2013

Ballet Classes
In the early 1960s I used to go to ballet classes upstairs at the Watermans Arms.
Hersham, Watermans Arms c1965
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Added 08 June 2012

Family Tree Research
Not really a memory. I was wondering if anybody has any information on the Mortimer family that lived at Molesley Close, Hersham round about the 1920's. I am researching the family tree and any information would be very helpful. My e-mail address is speedygonzalees@btinternet.com Many thanks.
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Added 20 August 2011