Send and Ripley HISTORY SOCIETY
Images of The River Wey and the Wey Navigation. A forthcoming exhibition! From Sutton Place to Wisley Early next year we are planning an exhibition in Ripley Museum about the local stretch of the River Wey and the Wey Navigation. As part of this, we would love you to get out and about with your […]
Reflection on the “War to end all wars” Features local memories, photos and artefacts from before the war We are very excited that this exhibition has, in the main, been created by The Surrey Infantry Museum and contains some background on the Queens’ regiment, the local men from Send and Ripley who served, as well […]
Games And Pastimes features local memories, photos and artefacts from before the war GAMES AND PASTIMES features local memories, photos and artefacts from before the war (some before the first world war). In particular there are some great pictures of Ripley Fair which seems to have been a social highlight. In addition there are games […]
In 2017 it was discovered that the museum was suffering from serious structural issues due to damp getting in over a prolonged period and not being detected because of the internal cladding. The front supporting beam in particular was completely rotten. While the Society was lucky enough to get the original investigation work done pro […]
The Great Fire Of Ripley, Surrey, England (Monday 10th February 1969). Hundreds of people in homes and property for 75 yards either side of Ripley High Street were evacuated on Monday 10th February 1969 when explosions rocked the village, caused by the fire which spread rapidly through the general hardware store of Richard Green (Ripley) […]
Ripley Court School A Celebration of 125 years of Ripley Court School This exhibition, marking the 125th anniversary of the school has, in the main, been put together by the staff and pupils at the school. From 5th May to end of June – every Saturday 10 – 12.30 pm next to Ripley Village Hall.