Wadhurst College

[Stephen George-Powell]

Hi,

My gran (who is now 89 and physically well, but mentally less so) was a pupil at this establishment and, only shortly after leaving, went back as a teacher, having been to teacher training college in the meantime. I don't think she was a teacher for long, she was born in 1917 and was married (in Glos.) by 1940.

The best description I can find on the web of it's history is ; "Wadhurst College, a boarding school for girls, at South Park in Mayfield Lane was opened c 1930 by Miss Mulliner. Its numbers grew and other large houses were acquired to house the girls, namely Durgates Lodge, Aston House, and Wigram. In the 1980's the Legat Ballet School joined the establishment and in the early 1990's Wadhurst College was amalgamated with Micklefield School from Seaford and became known as Micklefield Wadhurst. In 1997 it had a further change and is at present known as Bellerbys."

But Bellerby's only mentions a site in Hove, not in Wadhurst. Does anyone know if there is an Old Girls Association or Alumni club for this establishment ? Or can anyone provide further info?

[sillgen]

I should contact the current school and ask if they have an archivist who can help.  It is very prbable that they have old school magazines or registers which might have information.  Lewes record office might have details too.  Have you tried searching the A2A site?
I have a feeling there is still an independent  school at Wadhurst but may be wrong on that one.
Andrea

[Stephen George-Powell]

Thanks, I have contacted the current alumni association for Bellerby's - hopefully they will have some info.

Cheers.