Redhill Collection

Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles, Redhill
A view of the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles, Redhill, Surrey, founded in 1847. It later became known as the Royal Earlswood Hospital. Date: circa 1854

Bristow Helicopters Westland WS-55 series 1 Whirlwind G-APWO (msn WA299), at Redhill. Later converted to Series 3 in 1966, sold in Iran as EP-HAG. Date: circa 1960

Earlswood Asylum, Redhill, Surrey
The charitably financed Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles was opened in 1855 at Redhill in Surrey. It later became known as the Royal Earlswood Hospital. Date: 1907

Old Daniels Family Group - Daniel Gumbrell was a gardener and farm labourer who served Arthur Trowers family continuously for 75 years, from the age of nine, working in their large garden in Redhill

Sikorsky S-61N G-BAKC (msn 61-703), of Bristow Helicopters at Redhill Aerodrome. Date: circa 1980

Photograph of Lakers Hotel, Redhill, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Trading Record 1934

Telford and Wrekin TF2 9 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Telford and Wrekin TF2 9

Brighton Road, Redhill

Redhill Brighton Road early 1900s

Modernist House, Redhill, Surrey
A pair of photographs showing different elevations of a modernist house in Redhill, Surrey, designed in 1936 by architects Colin Anderson Lucas, Amyas Douglas Connell and Basil Robert Ward

de Havilland DH. 82A Tiger Moth G-ANZZ The Archbishop
de Havilland DH.82A Tiger Moth II G-ANZZ The Archbishop (msn 85834, ex DE974). Based at Redhill with the Tiger Club, The Archbishop was a modified single seat Tiger Moth for aerobatic displays

Mitchell-Procter Kittiwake I G-ATXN (msn 01) at Redhill Aerodrome. Date: 1970

Druine D. 31 Turbulent G-ASAM
Druine D.31 Turbulent G-ASAM (msn PFA 595), at Redhill Aerodrome, outside the Tiger Club hangar in May 1969. Date: 1969

de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 21 G-AMUF (msn C1-0832), of the Redhill Tailwheel Flying Club Ltd.. Date: circa 2010

Royal Philanthropic Society at Redhill, Surrey was set up to help homeless boys that were begging or would have entered into crime, a skill that they could apply into adulthood. Date: 1872

Mil Mi-17-1BA SSSR-95043 (msn 95043), while at Helitech, Redhill in September 1989. (still carrying the Paris airshow aerial H-298)

Mil Mi-26T SSSR-06197 (msn 34001212030), detail of the cockpit, while at Helitech, Redhill in September 1989. (SSSR - Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik - Union of Soviet Socialist)

Mil Mi-35P 11 Red (msn 3532431723858), while at Helitech, Redhill in September 1989. (still carrying the Paris airshow aerial H-370) Date: 1989

Kamov Ka-32 SSSR-31000 (msn 21013210001), detail of the cockpit, while at Helitech, Redhill in September 1989. (SSSR - Soyuz Sovetskikh Sotsialisticheskikh Respublik - Union of Soviet Socialist)

County Map of Surrey, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Performance of Haydns "Toy Symphony"by Children of the Royal Asylum of St Anne, Redhill (engraving)
1050592 Performance of Haydns " Toy Symphony" by Children of the Royal Asylum of St Anne, Redhill (engraving) by Barnes

Arthur Trower gardening, with robin on wheelbarrow
Arthur Trower working in his large garden in Redhill, Surrey, with a robin on the wheelbarrow to keep him company Date: 1910

Rev Dr Perry, Headmaster, Royal Asylum of St. Anne s
Rev Dr Perry, Headmaster and Chaplain of the Royal Asylum of St Anne s, a school in Redhill, Surrey, seen here sitting on a bench in Arthur Trowers garden

Old Tom, gardener and farm labourer, in later years - he worked in Arthur Trowers large garden in Redhill, Surrey. Date: 1910

A Literary Consultation - two men looking at a document in Arthur Trowers garden in Redhill, Surrey. Date: 1910

Photograph of William IV PH, Redhill, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Locomotive PH, Redhill, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Right face on view of the pub

Photograph of Garibaldi PH, Redhill, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Left Face on view of the pub

Photograph of Britannia PH, Redhill, Surrey. The main side of the print (shown here) depicts: Face on view of the pub. The back of the print (available on request) details: Nothing for the Britannia

Harvest-Home at the Philanthropic Societys Farm-School, Redhill (engraving)
1613218 Harvest-Home at the Philanthropic Societys Farm-School, Redhill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Summer Festival at the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots, Redhill (engraving)
1611187 Summer Festival at the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots, Redhill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Summer Festival at the Earlswood Asylum for Idiots)

The Philanthropic Societys Farm, at Redhill (engraving)
1625708 The Philanthropic Societys Farm, at Redhill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Philanthropic Societys Farm, at Redhill)

The Harvest Home at the Philanthrophic Home for Boys at Redhill (engraving)
1036419 The Harvest Home at the Philanthrophic Home for Boys at Redhill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Harvest Home at the Philanthropic Societys Farm-School, Redhill, Surrey, the Last Load (engraving)
1104224 Harvest Home at the Philanthropic Societys Farm-School, Redhill, Surrey, the Last Load (engraving) by English School

Ceremony of laying the Foundation-Stone of the New School-House at the Philanthropic Societys Farm
1608880 Ceremony of laying the Foundation-Stone of the New School-House at the Philanthropic Societys Farm, Red-Hill (engraving) by English School

Shoemaking at the Philanthropic Societys Farm School at Redhill (engraving)
1057838 Shoemaking at the Philanthropic Societys Farm School at Redhill (engraving) by Holl, Frank (1845-88) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

A Day with the "Remount"Committee, purchasing Army Horses at Redhill, Edgware (engraving)
1050006 A Day with the " Remount" Committee, purchasing Army Horses at Redhill, Edgware (engraving) by Corbould

Harvest Time at Earlswood, near Redhill, Surrey (oil on canvas)
2602069 Harvest Time at Earlswood, near Redhill, Surrey (oil on canvas) by Williams, Walter (1835-1906); Private Collection; Bourne Gallery, Reigate, Surrey; English, out of copyright

Prize Birds at the Birmingham Poultry Show (engraving)
1610793 Prize Birds at the Birmingham Poultry Show (engraving) by Weir, Harrison William (1824-1906); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prize Birds at the Birmingham Poultry Show)

The New Asylum for Idiots, at Earlswood Common, Redhill, Surrey (engraving)
1618825 The New Asylum for Idiots, at Earlswood Common, Redhill, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Asylum for Idiots, at Earlswood Common)

The Philanthropic Societys Annual Festival, the Interior of the Basket-Shop on the Societys Farm at Redhill (engraving)
1062747 The Philanthropic Societys Annual Festival, the Interior of the Basket-Shop on the Societys Farm at Redhill (engraving) by Barnes

Farm Buildings and Bailiffs House at the Earlswood Idiot Asylum, Redhill, Surrey (engraving)
2813985 Farm Buildings and Bailiffs House at the Earlswood Idiot Asylum, Redhill, Surrey (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Brighton Volunteer Review, 1st Middlesex Artillery, Sketches on the Road (engraving)
1104955 The Brighton Volunteer Review, 1st Middlesex Artillery, Sketches on the Road (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Brighton Volunteer Review)

Druine D. 31 Turbulent G-ARCZ
Druine D.31 Turbulent G-ARCZ, at Redhill aerodrome circa 1970. Written off (damaged beyond repair) on 1 June 1984 when crashed near Stapleford, Essex

Percival P. 16 Q. 6 G-AFFD
Percival P.16 Q.6 G-AFFD (msn Q.21, impressed by RAF as X9407), the first production aircraft, at Redhill after being withdrawn from use

Stampe et Vertongen SV. 4b G-ASHS
Stampe et Vertongen SV.4b G-ASHS, of the Tiger Club at Redhill aerodrome. Date: circa 1964

REDHILL FARM SCHOOL 1856
Boys setting off for the days work at the Philanthropic Farm School at Redhill, Surrey, England. Date: 1856

Rollason-Druine D. 62 Condor G-ARVZ
Rollason-Druine D.62 Condor G-ARVZ (msn RAE/606) at Redhill Aerodrome, outside The Tiger Club. Date: circa 1982

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"Exploring the Rich History of Redhill: From Helicopters to Asylums and Architectural Gems" Redhill, a town in Surrey, holds fascinating tales from its past. In the skies above, Bristow Helicopters Westland WS-55 series 1 Whirlwind G-APWO once soared gracefully, showcasing the marvels of aviation. Meanwhile, Earlswood Asylum for Idiots and Imbeciles stood as a solemn reminder of society's approach towards mental health. Delving deeper into history, we uncover the Old Daniels Family Group that left an indelible mark on Redhill's landscape. The echoes of their influence can still be felt today. Not far away lies Earlswood Asylum itself – a place where countless stories unfolded within its walls. The Sikorsky S-61N G-BAKC added another dimension to Redhill's aerial tapestry with its majestic presence. It symbolized progress and innovation in aviation during its time. As we journey through time along Brighton Road in Redhill, images emerge from the early 1900s – bustling streets filled with life and activity. This snapshot captures the essence of a bygone era when horse-drawn carriages traversed these very paths. Amidst this historical backdrop stands a Modernist House – an architectural gem that showcases contemporary design amidst traditional surroundings. Its sleek lines harmonize with nature while providing comfort and style to those who call it home. Aviation enthusiasts will appreciate aircraft such as de Havilland DH. 82A Tiger Moth G-ANZZ "The Archbishop, " Mitchell-Procter Kittiwake I G-ATXN, Druine D. 31 Turbulent G-ASAM, and de Havilland DHC-1 Chipmunk 21 G-AMUF that have graced Redhill's skies over the years.