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Where Is This? No.214

By David Rose Last week’s mystery vintage picture showed a view of Guildford High Street, taken from Friary Street. Jackson’s garage and Courts furniture store were swept away when Millbrook was…

Letter: Young Person’s Frustration At EU Referendum Vote

From Megan Rosslyn-Smith, aged 15 I have written to express my frustration at the vote on the EU referendum. As a 15-year-old I am not yet old enough to vote…

Free Email Newsletter Tool For Community Groups And Organisations

A free email newsletter tool called interests.me is fast being taken up and used by community groups, clubs, societies and charities in the Guildford area. Voluntary Action South West Surrey…

Life Was Hard In Victorian Times For The ‘Downstairs’ Staff

From Fairlands WI Unlike as seen in TV drama series such as Downton Abbey, there were huge numbers of servants skivvying for the rich families in their great houses. The television companies…

Along The Wey & Arun Canal – June 2016

A regular update from the Wey & Arun Canal Trust (WACT), a charity restoring the waterway which once ran 23 miles from Shalford to Pallingham in West Sussex. The Trust…

Three Injured in Fight in Stoke Road After England’s Euro Football Match

Three people were injured during a fight in Stoke Road, Guildford, following last night’s (Satuday, June 11) England verses Russia football match in France. Police officers were called to Stoke Road…

Fun In The Castle Grounds At The Launch Of Guildford In Bloom 2016

The Castle Grounds was busy on Saturday (June 4) with people enjoying the entertainment that was all part of the launch of this year’s Guildford In Bloom. The Mayor of…

When Guildford Castle Fell To The Invading French 800 Years Ago This Week

 An 800-year-old milestone was passed on Wednesday this week (June 8) marking the date when Guildford Castle was surrendered to a French invading army. It appears to be something of a forgotten…

News In Brief From Millmead

Latest news from Guildford Borough Council New play strategy adopted The council has adopted a new play strategy for children across the borough, which aims to provide challenging, attractive and accessible play…

Where Is This? No.213

By David Rose The picture that was last week’s vintage once was indeed taken from the tower of St John’s Church in Stoke Road. In view, as a number of…