The place to explore and share memories of Cranleigh life, past and present – by Howard Barratt
Since the Autumn a team of volunteers has been working together in the community to create an ongoing digital archive which is recording the growth of Cranleigh from St Nicholas Church built in 1170 to the present day, the Carnival. The website goes live from the 1 June so please enjoy using it!
The MyCranleigh site can be found here: https://mycranleigh.org.uk/
Over the next few years, the archive will continue to grow with contributions from the community and record today’s memories for future generations to use.
Why have we done it?
My Cranleigh is part of the old Cottage Hospital project. During the consultation period on the project, we often received feedback asking for more easily accessible information on the growth of Cranleigh.
The website is interactive, and we encourage you to add your own comments and memories about the posts. We are looking for people to write their own posts as well.
We have also started to create short video recollections of life in Cranleigh, which record residents’ memories of what life was like, living in Cranleigh over the years. The memories are fascinating to listen to, for example how the High Street has changed over the past 50 years from being able to buy everything from chicken feed to clothes. People travelled to Cranleigh to come shopping for the day.
Over the next few months, we will add further recollections so please contact us if you have any stories you would like to share with us.
We have been working closely with local historians Joy Horn and Michael Miller and we thank them for their support of the project.
The launch of the My Cranleigh database is good news. These well-researched, succinct and easily accessible posts should prove an enjoyable source of information. – Joy Horn
We look forward to meeting you at the Carnival on Saturday 28 June.
How can you get involved in My Cranleigh
Do you have memories/photos you would like to share with us? Please email
We are seeking additional editors to manage the comments. If you are interested in joining the team, please email
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CRANLEIGH 1000 Club- 1st Anniversary
Twelve people have shared a prize fund of £3900 over the last year.
Three local charities have shared £3900 – St Nicolas 1170, The Arts Centre and Cranleigh Heritage Trust.
To join please go to www.cranleigh1000.club Remember you need to be in it to win it.
The next draw you could win over £400, and it will take place at the Carnival on Saturday 28 June.
FURTHER SUPPORT FOR THE PROJECT
We are actively seeking new members to join the team now that we have a live project. If you believe you have skills and time to use them that would be helpful to a heritage project, please get in touch
Please contact us by phone, 01483 272987, letter or email to;
To register an expression of interest in future use of the facilities please write to us with the following information:
1. Brief description of what you offer and the benefits to clients and customers.
2. Say if and where you currently offer this service and why people would use the cottage to meet you.
3. Brief declaration of support for the project in general.
4. Return name and address and any website or social media links.
Thank you so much!
Trustees Trevor Dale – Chair; Howard Barratt; Jane Briggs; Chris Bulley; Sue Dale; Nigel West. Advisors Bob Callard – architect; Joanna James – business advisor, Michael Miller and Joy Horn, history advisors.
Scan the QR code. Visit our website: www.cranleighheritagetrust.org.uk
