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Secret Site of Guildford’s Medieval Royal Hunting Lodge

By David Rose There’s a site on the edge of Guildford that, in the story of the town’s royal history, is rather significant – but few seem to know about…

Where is This? No.2

The row of shops in Stoughton Road at Bellfields and the Alexandra Laundry were the views featured last time. Well done to Bernard Parke and Ian Plowman for getting both…

Sainsbury’s in Stoughton High Street – Whatever Next?

by David Rose Alice Gowing, Frank Sparrow and Teddy Lyons would never have believed it – a Sainsbury’s opening in Stoughton High Street! You may ask, who were they? Well,…

Where Is This? No. 1

by David Rose This is a weekly stroll down memory lane showing how Guildford used to look – but can you recognise the locations? I have been running this feature…

Local History Talks by David Rose

Local History Talks by David Rose

Eric Parker: Who He?

by Matthew Alexander Passers-by in Guildford High Street are often puzzled about the copper plaque below the railings at the west end of Holy Trinity Church. It reads “Eric Parker…

Can You Identify These Locations? (31)

  Can you name the street at the foot of the picture? by David Rose The three readers who replied to last week’s mystery photos were pretty much spot on.…

Incredible Big Game Hunter Who Lived at Worplesdon

by David Rose One of the most revered big game hunters ever, who was dubbed “a gentleman officer and epic wild man,” made his home in Worplesdon. Frederick Courteney Selous…

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…

Can You Identify These Locations? (30)

by David Rose All those who responded to last week’s two mystery photos had no trouble correctly identifying them. Click here to see their comments. Do you recognise this lodge house? Yes,…