Local HistoryLocal history
This section provides links to information about the history of many of the Borough's older areas.
The area has a colourful history stretching back to the days of the Domesday Book. Some stories from the past are passed from generation to generation and survive as much as legend as fact.
Others survive as part of the Borough's heritage.
Intriguing stories about clandestine meetings before the signing of the Magna Carta are part of the tapestry of local history.
History of local towns
To read a short history of each of the towns, click on one of the links below.
- Banstead history
- Chipstead history
- Horley history
- Kingswood history
- Redhill history
- Reigate history
- Tadworth history
- Bibliography
Past mayors
You can read about past mayors which have represented the Borough.
Reigate & Banstead Borough Council
Town Hall
Castlefield Road
Reigate
RH2 0SH
01737 276000
About nursery school
For advice and information about sending your child to nursery school, see our about nursery school section.
University courses
Find out what courses are available at universities across the country in the university courses section.
East Surrey College
A wealth of learning options for adults is available at the local adult education provider, East Surrey College.
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