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 the exhibition...

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.