Dear Ivor,

                  Just wanted to let you know  that I think your website is wonderful.

                  I used to go to Battle Abbey as a pupil in the Seventies. I was reminded by the photographs that as Head of St. Mary's House I had gone to St. Mary's Church to ring the Bell,  and I also played Guitar in front of the Abbot's Hall fireplace.
                  I seem to remember sneaking out, and spending lots of time drinking coffee at the Pilgrim's Rest . . . .
                  I was also interested in your family's war history. My mother was in the ATS and I was looking for more information on Joyce, but nothing happened when I clicked on the photo . . . (sorry Andrea, I am still working on that one ! )
                  It's too bad those kitchen gardens that sounded so wonderful where not there when I was. Maybe they should re-introduce them to the School for those interested in Horticultural pursuits.
                 Thanks for the great tour.

Andrea Jones, British Columbia, Canada 

STOP PRESS  !
Andrea has just advised me that she and Louise Noakes  are setting up their own Website in the hope that other Ex-Abbey girls will contact them . . . . see below:

Battle Abbey Reunion Site
 by Andrea Jones & Louise Noakes

This site is for all those, who umpteen years later, are wondering what happened to everyone else?! There has got to be someone who remembers the fire-escape route from the attics?  Anyone remember the scratched hands and endless blackberry pies?
  You do??  Then write us a message!
This site is also for anyone with an interest in or connection with Battle Abbey.

 You will find a direct link to the above Site on my Biography and Links Page.