James Gray: A view of Roedean College [sic] soon after it was built. The foundation stone was laid in 1897 and the building was completed the next year. At the time of this photograph the high wall and entrance gates had yet to be built. jgc_33_010
2020: A steep concrete wall and fencing now separates Roedean School from the busy Marine Drive while some of the grassy land in front of the main buildings has been converted to car parking. Several new buildings have been added since the original pictures were taken but remain sympathetic in style to the original structures. (Photographer: Ron Fitton)
James Gray: Three photographs [jgc_33_013, 014 and 015] of the School and ancillary buildings all taken in the year 1912. A general view. jgc_33_013
2020: A steep concrete wall and fencing now separates Roedean School from the busy Marine Drive. (Photographer: Ron Fitton)
James Gray: [See caption for jgc_33_013 above.] jgc_33_014
2020: Another photograph of Roedean School today, taken from Marine Drive. (Photographer: Ron Fitton)
James Gray: [See caption for jgc_33_013 above.] The Sanatorium. jgc_33_015
2020: The building still stands at the eastern end of the site but is now occupied by boarders. (Photographer: Ron Fitton)
James Gray: The aerial photograph of Roedean School dates from 17 January 1922. It shows the old coast road, the ventilating shaft chimney, Ovingdean Village and the Rottingdean School on Downs Road. jgc_33_016
2020: A modern Google aerial view of the scene today. Although the extent of the school grounds has changed little it is fascinating to see how neighbouring Ovingdean and South Woodingdean have expanded since the 1920s. (Photographer: Ron Fitton)
James Gray: This photograph is a close-up view of the entrance to Roedean School. Period unknown. jgc_33_017
2020: Little has changed although some of the grassy land in front of the main buildings has been converted to car parking. (Photographer: Ron Fitton)