Just read your piece on-line - sadly my brother Ernie passed away two years ago. I would be interested in your memoirs and am so glad you enjoyed my book. I certainly enjoyed writing it.

Is Sheila's book still on general sale and what is its title? My father would be most interested as a former Chailey Rd boy.

Both Sheila Winter's Book on North Moulsecoomb Estate and Ruby Dunn's one on South Moulsecoomb Estate can be read in Moulsecoomb Library where they have a copy of each. Brilliant reading and really give a feel for the Estates as they were. Will there be any sequels written please?

My mother's family, the Nicholls, lived in Ringmer Road. Ivy Gerald and Kenneth Nicholls, they were lovely people. Mum is now 87 and still speaks fondly of the day they moved there.

I'm researching my family tree and hope someone may be able to assist. My grandfather Harry "Sonny" Mantell moved to Ringmer Road in the 1920's, along with his mum Harriet, sister Dorothy and possibly his father Richard. The family have had connections in Moulsecoomb ever since. My nan Gladys still resides in Chailey Road. Could I please ask that anyone who may be able to assist with those early years contact me at martin.gander@btopenworld.com

Does anyone know a lady called Sheila Gunn? She had a husband called Dennis, he got ran over on the bottom of Moulescoomb Way. Only they were a lovely couple. Thank you.

Just like Newick Road, Ringmer Road had its easily remembered inhabitants ... The Scutts near the foot of Ringmer Road at its northern end. Dad Scutt had a leg injury from WWII which caused a lifelong limp. The Washingtons a little further up diagonally opposite the Scutts, then further still the Hattons and the Osmans. Wouldn't it be just great if they could see these entries and comment on their circumstances from those times ?

Hello Neil Aspinall, some time since your note above but, was your father a Brighton bobby, went to Moulsecoomb Schools?

We went to Moulescoomb Primary School in 1952 and I can remember Pearl Colewell. I was there for the Queen's coronation then went to Stanmer Secondary (now the University of Sussex).

I used to live at number 2 Chailey Road from 1955 until 1962. My nan Rose Akehurst lived there for some years with my mum Rita and sons Brian, Raymond and daughter Pam. I went to Moulescoomb Primary School .

Just noticed I mention that Mr. Scutt had a war injury from WWII which should of course be read as WWI ... !

Does anyone know John and Rosemary White of Ringmer Rd? I am John's niece trying to find my uncle.

Hello everyone, my name is Gregory Webb we lived at 33 Chaley Road. Coming across this site I had to write of memories that I have from about 1965-1968 of the Edmunds making toffee apples, the O’Hullerans, the Donnigans, and the Hargies, (sorry about the spelling). Andy the retarded kid we used to make fun of lived half way down the hill on the right and of course the Coors; never did understand Mrs Coor, she used to talk so fast. There was a van that used to come round selling cooked bangers in a piece of bread and every so often a bloke shouting "Any ol rag an bone". Also the big grey van that sold veg and sweets that parked at the bottom of the hill, I think black jacks were two for half a penny. So long ago.

Hi my name is Gina and I was brought up in Ringmer road Moulscoombe. I am trying to find anyone who may have known my mum Pauline Rose Castleton (nee Moore). She passed away when I was very young so unfortunately I have no memory of her, I would be very grateful to hear of anyone who remembers her. There is also a Facebook page for her, called 'friends of Pauline Rose Castleton nee Moore' so feel free to join if you did have any memories of her as it would be lovely to learn about her from your memories. Many Thanks.

Hi Bridget. This Dennis Gunn was he a postman? If it is ,I believe Sheila Gunn lives on the Bates Estate in Highbrook Close.

My parents-in-law moved into 7 Chailey Rd in 1927. My husband Terence was born in 1933. My first visit to Brighton was in 1955 for my first meeting with my in laws to be. Many happy memories of a pleasant sunny estate and a loving happy family. Terence is ex-navy and we still live in Brighton.

Does anyone remember Jo Attrell he used to come round with his horse and cart selling fruit and veg and would allow my sister Pam to sit proudly next to him as he went up and down Ringmer and Chailey Road. I think he must have had quite a good little business going. I remember now and again he would give you an apple or orange for nothing. Happy Days!!!

Referring to the comments involving Sheila Winter, I have mentioned it elsewhere but I thought I should do so herein; Sheila passed away a little while ago now. Luckily, her little book is still to be seen in the Moulsecoomb Library.

l used to live in Ringmer Road when l was little... number 111, with my Nan, May Sandys, my Mum, Edith, Dad, Ronald and my brother, Roger. l always remember it was fun, the house seemed so big, the garden very long going right up to the train bank. We were all friends together, my dad used to make wine in the cellar under the house with Mr Long next door. Jean & Les, the other side, used to make us curries to try, and l remember Charlie Baird from over the road had a green car ( not many cars in them days). l have memories of a lady up Chailey Road who sold shoes from her shed you had to sort out a pair, l believe! l lived there from 1958 to about 1968, l think when we moved to Elm Grove. Nan moved there with grandad and their 4 children when the houses were first built. Such memories........

My Gran is Alice Hulbert nee Griffiths. Gran lived at 75 Ringmer Road with her family - parents John and Caroline Elsie and a number of siblings.

I would go on the horse and cart going to people's doors to get their order with Jo. I loved it, great days, loved Moulscoomb and the people. Hello Marion.

My Gran and Grandad lived at number 16 Ringmer Road from about 1938 til about 1972. Their names were George and Ethel Chatfield. My dad was John Chatfield who was born in 1935. He remembered the Best family and also the Canadian tanks during WW2, and we still have his childhood toy of a wooden tank named SALLY that was given to him by one of the soldiers who was in the tank parked outside his house.

Hi ya Tracey Foumier. I remember Mr and Mrs Chatfield very well as I often played with your dad in the back garden. We had a big train set down one side of the garden and we crashed it by putting fireworks under it. I was born at 133 Ringmer Rd in 1938 and stayed until I was 18. I seem to remember an older brother- I think his name was Ron. My older brother was a friend of David Best. They did boxing at St George's Church hall. Good days then, be good to hear from you again. Best wishes 

Hello Marion Bell (Long) - how are you?

Tracey Fournier - The Chatfields lived at 113 Ringmer Road, just across the road. George, Ethel, and I remember Grandad as well. The Canadians were based in Stamer Park and we used to visit them naughty boys. John - your Dad was very keen on motor bikes always tinkering - he loved them. We all had spells at Allen West. Ron and I played for them at football. They were happy days. Keep well.

Hi Michael Cobb. I remember Roy Cobb, he was very friendly with my brother Steve, yes the boxing club was at the St Georges every Friday evening- great times, and Wednesdays at Moulsecoomb School. I believe that Steve and Roy both moved to Woodingdean.

I wonder if Michael Cobb remembers my grandfather, Horace Robbins, who used to live at 145 Ringmer Rd. His photo is on this site under the heading of Memorial birdbath at Moulescomb Infants school.