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Flashback: Councillor Votes Must Be a Matter of Public Record
Flashback looks at Dragon NEWS stories of a decade ago. Ten years ago this week, Dragon editor considered the issue of voting records at Guildford Borough Council. Since then nothing…
When Distinguished Guests Came by Helicopter to Party at Ripley’s Dunsborough Park
By Mark Coxhead with David Rose From 1956 to 1973, Ripley hosted its own unique air display, akin to the Farnborough Airshow, with annual helicopter garden parties held in the…
World Famous Steam Loco Flying Scotsman at Guildford en-route to Watercress Line
Considered to the the world’s most famous steam locomotive, Flying Scotsman, passed through Guildford today (Saturday, March 7) en-route to its visit on the heritage Mid-Hants Railway’s Watercress Line. The…
The Iconic Wooden Bridge Pub Enters a New Era Following a Six-figure Refurbishment
By David Reading with additional notes by David Rose The Wooden Bridge is an iconic Guildford pub with a rich history and with so many pubs facing major viabity challenges…
Feature: The End of the World Was Nigh – But What About Our Bournemouth Holiday?
Looking through some long-forgotten notebooks, Dragon reporter David Reading was reminded of a news report from 65 years ago that put him in a panic at the time. Here, he…
Florence Desmond and Dunsborough Park at Ripley Museum’s New Exhibition
Ripley Museum has a new exhibition – Dessie and Dunsborough. It highlights the career of Florence Desmond, the actress and cabaret star, who lived with her husband Charles Hughesdon at…
Hero’s Welcome for Baden-Powell Returning from the South African War
By Mark Coxhead with David Rose Robert Baden-Powell was a household name and Britain’s foremost national hero during the first part of the 20th century. Remembered to this day for…
Events Celebrating 150th Anniversary of St Nicolas Parish Church
St Nicolas’ Parish Church in Bury Street, Guildford is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the consecration of the present building, the third on the site. It has a series of…
Chasing the Class 455 Trains on Their Farewell Charter Tour
Despite the farewell charter trains on Sunday (December 21) marking the end of the the Class 455 electrical multiple units, some were to be seen on normal duties at Guildford…
Singer of Early 1960s Group The Crescents Seeking Former Band Members
The singer of a band that was part of Guildford’s live music scene in the early 1960s is hoping to make contact with his former band mates. Chris Sreeves sang…
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