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Weston Acres

Weston Acres in Woodmansterne, near Banstead in Surrey, is an "Arts & Crafts" Grade II listed former mansion dating from 1906, and was once the home of Eoin Mekie, a successful British businessman.

In the 1940s, ‘50s and ‘60s he was chairman of Silver City Airways, the first air ferry service to operate across the English Channel. It flew cars, passengers and luggage from Lympne airport to Le Touquet, and became the biggest air cargo company in Britain. Passengers included royalty, prime ministers and film stars.

Eoin Mekie always made time for local life and was well known in the community. He was president of Banstead District Scouts Association, and every year he gave a prize for two boys to enjoy a return flight to France on his service. He and his wife also presented a large cheque towards Woodmansterne’s new village hall. He died in 1977, aged 70.

In due course his family sold Weston Acres to the Royal Alfred Seafarers’ Society (RASS), which today provides sheltered accommodation there to elderly and disabled seafarers, their widows and dependants.

Taken in: UK / England / Reigate and Banstead District / Chipstead (show map)

Taken on: September 13, 2023

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