I attended St Cuthbert's Presbyterian Church Sunday School from about the age of 5 to the age of 15. It was a great family atmosphere and was like a second family. We won Sunday school prizes for good attendance. I still have my leather bound bible from St Cuthbert's. Attendances fell and the church was bought by I think a Michael Mendoza who tried to run events there. Unfortunately, the locals complained which led to it being demolished in the 80s. This I think was a real crime as it was such a beautiful building, both inside and out. Many great buildings in Brighton and Hove have been needlessly demolished.

It wasn't a Spitfire that crashed at the junction of Holland and Lyndhurst Roads and its wasn't WWII. It happened in the 1930s and I believe it was a bi-plane. The pilot escaped the plane and parachuted to land safely on the Dyke Road.

A single-seater Bristol fighter crashed here on January 24th1938. The pilot landed by parachute in Beaconsfield Road, his only injuries being bruises and a cut tongue.

I lived in Farm Road and went to Davigdor Infants. The main thing I remember was the ice factory just down in Holland Road and I remember a Miss Austin. I was always in trouble with her. I then went to George Street, Hove.

I attended Davigdor Secondary Modern School for Girls in Davigdor Road (long since demolished) between September 1968 and October 1970 when I moved to Uckfield. Does anyone remember those days (or me?)

Wasn't the junction with Davigdor Road and Holland Road called 'ation corner'?  This was because there was education (the school), salvation (the church) and damnation (the pub).  Was there another establisment with ation on the end? I've always wondered.
In reply to Ann Ritchie - I remember you very well, would love to hear from you.

I attended this school when Mrs Dunster was head.

I too attended Davigdor School for Girls in the mid fifties. Mrs Dunster was my headmistress as well. I remember her being very strict, must say I didn't get on very well with her, unlike my form mistress Mrs Larter. I loved her. Never once did I fib to her. She knew if I said I wasn't talking ,then I wasn't, unlike Mr Hocking who was our art teacher.He banned me from his class for my last two terms at school, as he said I made a remark during lesson time. It was'tt me but I got the blame, much to Mrs Larter's annoyance

I went to the Davigdor Road Infants school when the headmistress was a kindly Miss Arrowsmith. She used to be my mothers teacher back in the 1930s but I don't know which school that was at. I used to go to the Holland Road Baptist Church on a Sunday and we would sometimes have coach trips to places of interest.
I also went to George Street school where the headmaster was I believe, Mr Wilson. About this time my cat was poisoned and I was upset about it. Mr Wilson lived in Gladys Road I think, near the Old Shoreham Road, and I was invited to tea at their house as they knew someone whose cat had had kittens and I was allowed to have one. While I was at George Street school we used to go through a gate at the rear of the building, that brought us into the churchyard of St Andrew's Church and we would have nature lessons, or sometimes a story.
One day when I went home for lunch (3 farthings on the bus to Brunswick Square) the bus was stopped from going past the junction of Holland Road as the big Palmera Stores on the corner, was on fire.

I went to Davigdor Infants in 1956. Miss Arrowsmith was headmistress. The only friend I remember was Glenden Miller. I then went to the secondary with Mrs Dunstun as headmistress. I was in Mrs Tolson's form. I  remember Mr Hocking, Mr Niblet and Mrs Stapleton. Does anyone remember me?

We must have been at Davigdor about the same time Michelle. I was there between 1958 - 1964. I too was in Mrs Tolson's form and remember Mr Hocking teaching Maths and Shorthand, Mr Niblet Science and Maths and Mrs Stapleton English. Mrs Dann was Deputy Head when I was there but I believe Mrs Stapleton became Deputy Head when Mrs Dann retired. I remember Mr Hocking sending you out of his class if you ever dared to cough in one of his classes. Mr Niblet was great though. One of my abiding memories of him was the time one of his experiments in a Science class exploded. It was only a small explosion and no one was hurt but there was a great deal of laughter. I remember school carol concerts at St. Cuthberts where the minister at the time was the Rev Harries-Rees. We also had visits to the baby clinic which I think were held in the basement of the church,the extent of "sex education" in those days. In answer to the post above re "ation corner". The missing one is "illumination" on the north-east corner where Seeboard had offices or a depot. Was sorry to see the old school building go but at least it's been replaced by a decent looking block of flats and not a Sainsbury's superstore as first envisaged.

I used to work in Cambridge House (the dark glass-clad building near Wickes). The building itself is quite old and we heard some very odd rumours about night security guards handing in their notice after one shift etc. There was a story that in WW2 a lot of people sheltering in the basement were killed by bomb blast, but I haven't been able to find any references to this online. Any ideas?

Re Celia Proud's note on 'ation corner, the other 'ation was generation. Apparently some sort of electricity utility made up the forth - hence the name Fouration Corner. Happy to complete that one.

I used to live in warwick court Davigdor Road from 1965 to 1976 and I remember the Hanningtons Storage Depot, and a funeral Directors in Montifiore Road, just along from the storage depot. Also there was a little Off-Licence up there near the Dyke Road entance. The other thing I remeber viividly was the Unigate Dairies Bottling depot down Davigdor Road and the Palmeira Pub.

I worked in Davigdor Road in 1956 for the Co-op in the garage that was between the School & the big Unigate Dairies that employed a lot of people they had the milk brought in from the farms then they bottled it.The Co-op then moved to a big unit in Portland road with a bakery laundry & workshop.

While I was living with my parents in Denmark Villas, I remember Davigdor Road, I used to go to ballet and drama lessons in the church hall in 1969. I also remember the school and Unigate Dairies.

Oh yes! 1961-1965, I remember my Davigdor schooldays well!! Not the easiest days of my life, being the sister of two others brighter than myself attending at the same time. Breaks were good fun though! Hiding and escaping from teachers on patrol, in various nooks and crannies in the building to avoid going out into the cold at breaktimes. Getting stuck, locked in (and caught) in the huge storage room downstairs in what we called 'the dungeons' (the lower corridor, opposite the craft room), wasn't quite so funny and resulted in a long lonely stand in the hallway, praying not to hear the vibration of Mrs D's footsteps behind me! Joking aside we had some great teachers, apart from those that absolutely terrified me (including Mrs Dunster). I guess those that had the most effect on me were Mrs Bowen - Maths and Games (my house tutor), Mrs Wells - do as I say not as I do - needlework teacher, Mrs Robinson - Art and Craft, Mrs Merrifield - French and Poetry, Miss Howe  - English and Drama (we really didn't make her job very easy - sorry!) and of course Miss Gander - English and Country Dancing - she passed away a year or so ago, and I understand that until she died she continued to refer affectionately to us all as "my girls". We couldn't have been such a bad lot after all - could we?

Celia - I remember you from St Andrews. I also went to Davigdor for Girls and your sister Victoria was in my class. You lived in Pembroke Creccent didn't you? Oh happy days - where did they go?

Wow, this is amazing. I was at Davigdor Sec. Modern School from 1959 to 1964 and remember all these teachers, although I don't recall any of your names. A lot of the teachers terrified me too - namely Mrs Dunster, Mrs Bowen (even more so) and Mrs Dann. I have very fond memories of Miss Gander who instilled the love of English Grammar in me, Mrs Merrifield who taught French and always dressed in the latest sixties two-piece and high heels, Mrs Robinson who was my form teacher, Mr Niblet who always had us in fits of laughter, and Mr Hocking - well, I don't think there is anyone else like him today! But I tend to think that academically it was not a good school because we were not allowed to take more than 3 GCE's and there was no 6th form. The assumption was that you would leave at 15 or 16 and get married. What does anyone else think?

I was at Davigdor Road until 1957 when I left to go to school for a year in the States. I remember Mrs Dunster wacking anyone out of line in the hall. Mr Trevett trying to take us for French (I think) and being totally unable to ever control the class. Mr Niblet was just the best, science was always so exciting and he would shout and throw things and do wonderful dangerous experiments, no health and safety worries then! I seem to remember a very fashionable Miss French - did she turn into Mrs Merrifield, she always wore wonderful colour co-ordinated upswept glasses. Miss Gander as well, also horrible school dinners, arriving in cans and being served on scratched stained plastic type plates.  Did we ever have any photos taken there, I dont have one.

Valerie Kaye, I remember your being in my class! We studied English Lit with Miss Gander in the library. You sat next to Susan Friswell (her posture perfectly poised from ballet training). In between us sat Rosie Hayden, Gail Searle, Veronica Chase and Elise Ward! I would love to hear from you. My email address is on Facebook (Jackie Collins-Buck) or try this JackieCollins-Buck@hawaii.rr.com

Hello - my twin sister and I attended Davigdor from Goldsmith Junior. I was in Miss Newman's tutor class and Jo was in Miss Gander's. I loved secondary school - and the teachers - Miss Edmunds who taught Geog. and Miss Newman (later Mrs Newman Starley) were my favourites. I remember loads of my class - Julie Dicker, Verna Bennett, Paula Chapman, Anna and Valerie, Lyn Beck, Carol Coville, Nicola Proud - some of us went on the school cruise with a large teacher with ginger hair. We were there from about 1964-68. I left to go to the Nursery Training Centre to train to be a nursery nurse and Jo stayed on an extra year and became a dental nurse. I have since trained as a teacher myself! Once, being in charge of hymn books I left the cupboard key at home and as we lived at the Seven Dials I had no time to get it before assembly - I had to go up on the stage and tell Mrs Dunster I hadn't got it - in front of everyone - very nerve wracking!

Message for Valerie Kaye! Hello Valerie - this is Susan Friswell. I saw your comments on our old school and was excited to see so many names I remember! Where are you and what are you doing? I live in Sydney and have done for the past 40 years and have two children - Matthew and Sarah who are both married and I'm expecting my first grandchild very soon. I also remember your brother Peter. Would love to hear from you or anyone who reads this who may remember me! My email is susan.lowe1@bigpond.com.au

Hi Celia, remember you and your other sister Deborah who was in my class at St Andrews and Davigdor. Remember a great birthday party at your house in Pemborke Crescent. A life-time ago. I am still in touch with Ruth Dempster and sisters. Happy memories.

I was at Davigdor from about 1966- 197. Mrs dunston was one to fear. Mrs Bowen was the best- at least you knew where you stood and the only one that I respected. Miss Lindon was RE and Mrs Mckenzi, music. I was glad to leave though and it must have had the worst reputation of all the schools. I can't find any other places where it comes up.

Enjoyed reading the comments re: Davigdor School for Girls. I attended from 1961 to 1966. Had friends called Sandra Baker, Doris Hayler, Sheila Roberts, Carol Mills. Also remember Denise Inkpen (I think she may have been Head Girl), Pamela Huck, Ann Skinner. Looking back it was a funny old school but some of the teachers were great and very patient i.e Mr Niblett (my form teacher), Mrs Wells needlework teacher, Miss Gander ( remember locking her in the cupboard at the end of term for a short while!) 60 years old now, where did those years in between go. Thanks for making me remember them.

I was at Davigdor Sec Modern from 1954-1958 along with my sister Sandra who is a year younger. Mr Trevett was the nicest Teacher. Mr Hocking...shocking. I also remember Mr Niblett, Mrs Larter, Mrs Dann and YES the head Mrs Dunster. I remember the swimming pool undergroud...although it was never used during our time there. Milk..left next to the fire...ugh!!! frozen pipes when we got sent home. Oh the good old days.

Hello ex Davigdor Girls. I was in Miss Simcoc`s class. I remember Miss Dunster scaring the pants off everyone, Mrs. Bowen, Mr Niblett, Mr. Hocking, Mrs Tunstall, Mrs. French, Mrs. Bonham and Mrs. Dann. Some of the girls I remember from my class: Jackie Evans, Sandra and Valerie Enoch, Rachel Devereaux, Yvonne Vandensteen, Pamela Tugwell, Natalie Burditch, Anne Sketchley. They were a nice group in my class. The air raid siren, from a building over the road, used to be tested regularly until I left the school. The ice factory overlooked the playground and we must have looked a pretty sight playing netball in our very attractive navy knickers! I hope all you Davigdorians are doing well. 

Great to see ex Davigdor Road girls' comments. I was there from 1955 until 1958 and remember Patricia Morren and Barbara Hutchingson. We were in Mr Hocking's class. I enjoyed my years there, also remember Joan Stenning, Jackie Joynes, Anita Daum, Christine Gray, Sally Piers, great times. Miss Gander took us for French and Country Dancing. Mr Niblett for Science, Jemima the class skeleton stood at the rear of the class. Miss Taman was our Cookery teacher, and we were of course guarded by the imfamous Mrs Dunster. Happy days remembered by me, now a sixty eight year old grandmother of eight.

This page made me smile remembering my days at Davigdor, can't say I enjoyed it much though. It's funny how a few people have said Mr Niblett was a good teacher - I only remember disliking him. But Mrs Bowen was a fantastic teacher, Mrs Wells was my form teacher and was very kind always, Miss Edmunds (Geography) enjoyed her class, Miss Gander I always remember as very approachable. I have to say I was very glad to leave although Mr Niblett said I would always regret it. Well, sorry to say Sir, I never did!

Hello fellow Davigdor girls!  I was there from 1963-1967. Good memories dancing in the playground to Beatle music on a transistor radio with mates. I was in 15n and 3a but left due to ill health sadly. I regret this but will always remember the day trip to Calais in 1965 - has anyone got any photos of this trip? Lots of love