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Debate on George Abbot’s Book Reveals Publishers Feared A Fatwa

Fear of a fatwa was one reason for the exclusion of certain passages from a recent adaption of George Abbot’s book ‘A Brief Description of the Whole World’, one of…

Scaffolding Covers Guildhall Ahead of Re-roofing

The scaffolding keeps going up and up ahead of the re-roofing of Guildford’s Guildhall in the High Street. Currently, about eight floors of scaffolding have been erected, with another two…

Citizens Speak – Public Art, Sculptures and Statues

With feelings still running high over the proposed ‘bonfire sculpture’ that, if planning permission is granted, will be sited on the roundabout in Woodbridge Road, near the police station and…

Mayor Opens Up ‘Glimpses of Guildford’

The Exhibition ‘Glimpses of Guildford’! by the much respected local artist Boris Fajilkowski, was opened on Friday evening (9 Mar), at the Guildford House Gallery by the Mayor, Cllr Terence…

Exclusive: New Age of Winding the Guildhall Clock

by David Rose It’s the symbol of Guildford – the Guildhall clock projecting over the High Street. But few know exactly how this ancient time piece works, or that modern…

Our Modest Local Artist Who Has An Epic Story

The man behind the exhibition ‘Glimpses of Guildford‘ (10-24 Mar Guildford House Gallery), Boris Fijalkowski, a modest man, is a valued local artist who has contributed significantly to our local…

Police Warning Over Bracelets That Can Kill

An urgent warning is being circulated by Surrey Police and local community safety wardens, in conjunction with the NHS, over a specific type of bracelet made from natural beans, that…

Millmead Views – Be Prepared To Sing Guildford’s Praise

In this the second of what, it is hoped, will be regular contributions from a range of our borough councillors, Caroline Reeves, LibDem Councillor for The Friary and St Nicolas…

Recent Guildford House Sales

This month’s Guildford house sale records. This should be regarded as a sample rather than an exhaustive list. Some parts of Guildford are not represented at all. 27 sales are…

Scaffolding Goes Up Around Castle Ruins

Scaffolding was this morning being put up around the ruined walls of Guildford Castle ahead of maintenance work. Features within the Castle Grounds that will have work on them include…