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Thirsty Flying Scotsman Takes On Water At Shalford

Thirsty Flying Scotsman Takes On Water At Shalford

The world famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive returned to Guildford on Saturday (June 3) hauling The Cathedrals Express, making the usual stop at Shalford to take on water. These lovely pictures…

Where is This? No.262

By David Rose A parade of shops on the Epsom Road at Merrow was featured as last week’s mystery vintage photo – and those there now are quite different. The quirky…

Latest Bowls News: June 2, 2017

Castle Green Bowling Club Brian West has been presented with the highest award a bowler can get for his 30 years of loyal membership at Castle Green. The surprise on his face…

Remains Found Believed To Be Of Sir James and Lady Stirling

By David Rose A long-running saga over the whereabouts in a Guildford churchyard of the remains of the man who founded Western Australia, and his wife’s remains, appears to have…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.136

By Malcolm Fincham It wasn’t until around May 17 that we had our first substantial spell of rain in the Surrey region of the UK. Although only over a period…

Jewish Commandos’ Names Added to Brookwood Military Cemetery Memorial

A moving ceremony took place at Brookwood Military Cemetery in Pirbright on Sunday morning (May 28) to commemorate 23 new names that have been added to its 1939-45 Memorial to…

New Look Cannon Pub Has Reopened

New Look Cannon Pub Has Reopened

By Megan Wilman A Guildford pub that has reverted to its original name after a makeover has opened its doors. The Cannon, at the foot of Portsmouth Road held a “soft launch” on Thursday,…

Where Is This? No.261

Where Is This? No.261

By David Rose Well done to those who correctly identified last week’s mysteries. The vintage picture was of the village of Puttenham, with the Good Intent pub on the right-hand…

Afternoon Tea And Quiz Night To Celebrate Hotel And Health Club’s 30th

Guildford’s Holiday Inn and Spirit health club celebrated its 30th anniversary in style with an afternoon tea party. The hosts for the afternoon on April 17 were the hotel’s general…

Shortlist And Jury Named For Clandon Park’s Restoration

A shortlist of six award-winning teams has been chosen to progress to the final stage of the Clandon Park International Design Competition. Announced today (Wednesday, May 24) by the National Trust,…