SEND & RIPLEY HISTORY SOCIETY

Step into the story of Ripley with our new exhibition, Shops Past & Present. Discover how village shops have changed through the years, not just inside the museum, but throughout the village itself. We’ve placed 10 QR codes around Ripley, each revealing fascinating photographs of local shops from days gone by, right where they once stood. Pick up a trail map at the museum and explore Ripley’s rich high street history at your own pace. The featured shops can also be found on t

Narrated by a lady born in 1903, this film offers a vivid and personal glimpse into village life in Send around a century ago. Her reminiscences are brought to life through a rich collection of photographs from the Send & Ripley History Society archives, alongside images from other sources. Together, they paint a fascinating portrait of the people, places, and everyday experiences of a bygone era. Watch the video using the link in the Media Library.

Long before Surrey's Box Hill became an Olympic landmark, a quiet village on the Portsmouth Road was the unlikely centre of British cycling culture. Read the article using the link in the Media Library.

Simon Furber from Secret Surrey talks to Send and Ripley History Society’s Head Museum Curator Clare McCann about the Ripley road, a stretch of Surrey tarmac that drew thousands of cyclists to Ripley in the 1800’s. Listen to the article using the link in the Media Library.

Step back into the glamour of the pre-war music hall at Ripley Museum, next to Ripley Village Hall. Our latest exhibition explores the life of Florence Desmond , the celebrated music hall star who made her home at Dunsborough House on The Green. Best remembered for her witty and risqué performances, Desmond’s recording of “The Deepest Shelter in Town” later found new life in several World War II music compilations, cementing her place in popular culture. Visit us Saturdays, 1