Horley Collection

Choirboy singing solo in a church, Horley, Surrey
A choirboy singing solo in front of a modern stained glass window at Salfords Church, Horley, Surrey. He is holding a book entitled English Praise

Church Choirboys
Choirboys singing under a stained glass window at Salfords Church, Horley, Surrey, England

Demonstration to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey
A group of people on a demonstration in the middle of a road, holding banners and placards, determined to keep Horley and Charlwood in Surrey

Silver Jubilee 1977
A woman wearing a jumper with batwing sleeves sets out plates of sandwiches wrapped in polythene at a Silver Jubilee street party table in Horley, Sussex, England

Boys playing with a home-made go-kart, Horley, Surrey, 1965

Two boys playing in the bath, Horley, Surrey, c1960-1979(?)

County Map of Surrey, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

The Chequers, Horley (colour litho)
5209442 The Chequers, Horley (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chequers, Horley)

Photograph of Rainbow PH, Horley, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details

Sketch of Olde Six Bells PH, Horley, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Sketch of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Olde Six Bells

Photograph of Olde Six Bells PH, Horley, Sussex. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Internal Bar of the pub

A Midnight Trip by Road to Brighton (engraving)
1046371 A Midnight Trip by Road to Brighton (engraving) by Corbould, Alfred Chantrey (1852-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Midnight Trip by Road to Brighton, with the New Parcel Post Van)

The Old Stables, Chequers, Horley (colour litho)
5209441 The Old Stables, Chequers, Horley (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Old Stables, Chequers, Horley)

Children at Court Lodge Primary School, Horley, Surrey, will perform their pantomime - The Pied Piper - on roller skates. Their headmistress said " Roller skating gives them poise

ELIZABETH IIs SILVER JUBILEE A childrens tea party in a street in Horley, south-east England. The paper cups are decorated with Union Jacks. 1977

Cherwell OX15 6 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cherwell OX15 6

Crawley RH6 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Crawley RH6 9

Crawley RH6 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Crawley RH6 7

Jack Honeyborne, Serendipity, Horley, Surrey, UK, 23 Aug 2019. Creator: Brian O Connor
Jack Honeyborne, Serendipity, Horley, Surrey, UK, 23 Aug 2019

Farmfield Reformatory for Female Inebriates, Charlwood Road, Horley, Surrey, 1910. View of the dairy at the establishment showing women making butter and cream

Farmfield Reformatory for Female Inebriates, Horley, Surrey, 1910. Women are supervised as they work in the weaving and spinning rooms at the establishment

Road testing a Triumph Scorpion, Horley, Surrey, 1931. Artist: Bill Brunell
Triumph Scorpion 1931 1203 cc. Vehicle Reg. No. GN4559. Place: Horley, Surrey. Road test

Eileen Hunter, Da Peppino, Horley, Surrey, 2013. Artist: Brian O Connor
Eileen Hunter, Da Peppino, Horley, Surrey, 2013

CND demo, Horley, Surrey, c1969. Protesters from the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament marching in Horley. The CND was founded in 1958 after Britain agreed to the siting of American atomic weapons

CND demo, Horley, Surrey, c1968. Protesters from the Highgate branch of the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament marching in Horley

Members of Bromley Young Communists leading a CND demonstration, Horley, Surrey, c1964-1970
Members of Bromley Young Communists at the forefront of a CND demonstration, Horley, Surrey, c1964-1970. The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND)

Gipsy knife-grinder, Horley, Surrey, 1963

Gipsy knife-grinder with his handcart, Horley, Surrey, 1964

Gypsy knife-grinder, Horley, Surrey, 1964

Boys playing with a home-made go-kart, Horley, Surrey, 1965

Boy driving a home-made go-kart, Horley, Surrey, 1965

Children flying kites, Horley, Surrey, c1965-1975(?)

Village, Charlwood, Surrey
Village, Charlwood, Horley, near Crawley, Surrey, England. Date: 1909

Two boys on a home-made go-kart
Two boys enjoying a ride on a home-made go-kart in Horley, Surrey. They are travelling at such a speed that the photograph is blurred!

Bromley Young Communists on a CND march
Bromley Young communists taking part in a CND march in Horley, Surrey

Boy on a home-made go-kart
A boy goes for a ride on a home-made go-kart in Horley, Surrey

Choirboy singing in a church choir, Horley, Surrey
A choirboy singing in a church choir at Salfords Church, Horley, Surrey. He is holding a book entitled English Praise, though other choristers are using The Red Carol Book

Children running along a street with their kites
A group of children in Horley, Surrey, running along a street with their kites, having a wonderful time

Silver Jubilee / Eliz II
ELIZABETH IIs SILVER JUBILEE A childrens tea party in a street in Horley. One girl has a picture of the Queen on her hat. Another wears a crown

Children race down the street with kites on a windy day, in Horley, Surrey

Gipsy, Horses, Caravan
A roadside tinker leads his horses and an alsatian sits in the caravan, at Charlwood, Horley, Surrey, England

Gipsy Camp 1973
An old gipsy woman, with either her daughters or grand-daughters, at a gipsy camp at Charlwood, Horley, Surrey

GO-CART ACCIDENT
Two boys fall off a go-cart! Horley Recreation Ground, Surrey, England

GO-CARTING
Two boys messing about on a go-cart on Horley Recreation Ground, Surrey, England

Mobile Grinder 1970S
Henry Jones, mobile grinder with his grindstone on a trolley, Horley, Surrey, England

Sledge Games
Mothers and children playing with a sledge in the snow on a suburban street in Horley, Surrey, England

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"Capturing the Essence of Horley: A Journey Through Time and Community" Step into a quaint church in Horley, Surrey, and be enchanted by the soulful melody of a choirboy singing solo. The harmonious voices of Church Choirboys echo through the hallowed halls, filling hearts with tranquility. In 1977, a spirited demonstration united residents to preserve the beauty and Charlwood within Surrey's embrace. Their unwavering dedication ensured these treasured towns remained an integral part of this historic county. Transport yourself back to the vibrant 1970s when mobile grinders roamed the streets of Horley. The nostalgic hum resonates, reminding us of simpler times filled with camaraderie and community spirit. Revisit childhood memories as two boys race down Horley's lanes on their homemade go-kart in 1965. Laughter fills the air as they navigate every twist and turn, embracing youthful freedom that only small-town adventures can offer. Peek into another cherished moment from yesteryears - two mischievous boys playing joyfully in a bath during c1960-1979 (?). Innocence radiates from their smiles as they create imaginary worlds within those sudsy waters. Delve deeper into history with a glimpse at an ancient county map dating back to c. 1777. It unveils Surrey's rich heritage while showcasing how time has shaped our beloved town of Horley. Reflect upon tragic events etched forever in memory like "The Brighton Railway Tragedy. " An engraving captures both sorrow and resilience as we honor those affected by this heart-wrenching incident that touched our community deeply. Discover local gems like "The Chequers, " depicted in vivid color lithography - an inviting haven where friends gather for laughter-filled evenings amidst warm hospitality that defines life in Horley. Immerse yourself further into our town's tapestry with photographs capturing moments like the Rainbow PH in Horley, Sussex.