East Surrey College

East Surrey College traces its origins to two separate institutions founded in the late 19th century. The first technical education classes in Redhill began in 1894 and the foundation stone for Redhill Technical Institute was laid in April 1895. The premises, on Redstone Hill, were designed by the local firm Baker and Penfold and were opened in December of the same year. In 1969, the college began to transfer the majority of its activities to Gatton Point, London Road, previously the premises of The Hawthorns School. The Redstone Hill site was retained as an annex until 1989, when courses in travel and tourism were moved to the former St Nicholas' School site at Gatton Point South. The…