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Where Is This? No.263

By David Rose Once again, thanks to all who replied to last week’s mysteries…. Busby & Baxter’s jeweller’s shop was in Guildford High Street on the corner with Swan Lane.…

Richard’s Wey June 2017

The latest report from Richard Cant, the Stoke lengthman on the River Wey Navigations The mixed weather over the first May bank holiday didn’t seem to put off the boaters, with plenty…

Thousands Pray With The Archbishop Of Canterbury At Guildford Cathedral

Story and pictures by the Diocese of Guildford’s communications team Thousands of Christians from many different traditions came together on Sunday, June 4, at Guildford Cathedral to pray Thy Kingdom Come…

Plaque To Mark 50 Years Since Guildford’s Engine Shed Closed

It will be 50 years ago this July that steam trains were withdrawn from regular service in the Guildford area. Now, a plaque has been made to commemorate the 50th…

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…