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Cathedral’s Claim That Survival Depends on Housing Project is ‘Emotional Blackmail’

Residents near Guildford Cathedral, opposed to a bid to build 134 home on the slopes of Stag Hill, on which the cathedral stands, are unconvinced by claims that the cathedral won’t survive…

Richard’s Wey December 2016

The latest report from Richard Cant, the Stoke lengthman on the River Wey Navigations The wonderful display of autumn colours continued through November, and we were even treated to some moody misty…

Where Is This? No.239

By David Rose The house with the name Pentholme on the gate was always going to be a tricky one to identify, but we have the answer. Reader and historian…

Fascinating Pictures and Details of an Aussie Soldier Convalescing in Guildford During First World War

By David Rose During the First World War, Guildford’s workhouse in Warren Road was taken over as a military war hospital. The historians at today’s Spike heritage centre on the site…

Guildford Lions Celebrate 50th Anniversary With Civic Reception

Guildford Lions Club has been honoured by a civic reception to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The reception was held at the Guildhall in Guildford High Street and wad hosted by the…

Public Views Sought On M25-A3 Interchange Plans

People are being encouraged to have their say on planned improvements to the junction of the A3 and M25 at Wisley. A series of public consultations, hosted by Highways England,…

Letter: Anyone Out There Related To Stoughton Barracks Soldier ‘Chuck’ Sheffield?

From Dave Middleton Following on from David Rose’s Where is This? column in the Dragon on November 11, I was inspired to try to find out more about the long-serving Private Frederick “Chuck” Sheffield, of…

Where is This? No.238

By David Rose The building shown as last week’s mystery vintage picture can be found in London Road in Burpham. Previously a Primitive Methodist chapel, it is now occupied by…

New Partnership Role Between Kings College And The University Of Surrey

Pupils at a Guildford senior school stand to benefit from a new partnership and initiative with the University of Surrey. The partnership with Kings College in Park Barn, a member of the Guildford Education Partnership Multi…

Birdwatcher’s Diary No.124

By Malcolm Fincham Making the most of limited opportunities to get out and about as November came to a close, I was ready at the drop of a hat when…