It seems only fitting that this notice is accompanied not just by a photo of the man himself, but of a sketch he made of the very parade of shops currently under threat in South Merstham.

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There have also been tributes to former Surrey Mirror correspondent Roger Peerless, who became known as the "Scoop" of and "Mr Merstham" for his long-running column and dedication to his area.

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