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Searching for Guildford’s Earliest Picture Postcards
By David Rose Vintage picture postcards that feature views of cities, towns and villages give a fantastic window into yesterday’s world. Known as topographic postcards, it’s reckoned that 800 million a…
A Visit to the Grave of the Zeppelin Commander Who Inflicted ‘A Night of Terror’ on Guildford
By David Rose On a recent trip to Staffordshire, I took the opportunity to visit the Commonwealth War Grave Commission’s (CWGC) Cannock Chase German Military Cemetery, to locate the final…
Are These Two Gents with the Surname Cordery Part of Your Family History?
Are these gentlemen part of your family history? Percy, known as Jim, and George Cordery, were part of the history of pleasure boating on the River Wey in Guildford. They…
What the Victorians Saw and Loved – Stereoscopic Photographs at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village
Step back into the world of the Victorians and discover their fascination with 3D photography – currently the focus of the latest exhibition at Watts Gallery Artists’ Village in Compton.…
Rediscover Old Guildford: New Exhibitions at Guildford House and Guildford Museum
By Gavin Morgan founder of the Guildford Heritage Forum The two latest exhibitions at Guildford House and Guildford Museum are well worth visiting if you want to know more about…
Auction Lot Sparks Mystery over Bellairs Studio of Dance and Drama Sculpture
By David Rose A bronze sculpture of a dancer, being sold by auction, looks very similar to one that once graced the Milbrook building of Bellairs Studio of Dance and Drama…
Marking the Centenary of the Number 34 Bus Route
By David Rose Members of the Aldershot & District Bus Interest Group (ADBIG) will be marking today (June 1) as it’s the centenary of the local bus route served by the…
Rare, Historic and Unusual Tokens and Medals From Guildford To Be Auctioned
Rare, historic and unusual tokens, medals and related items are up for sale at an on-line auction that ends on Tuesday, May 30. They include 48 Surrey tool check tokens…
New Home for Architectural Historian’s Important Collection Takes Shape
Architectural historian Charles Brooking’s ever-growing collection of windows, doors, staircases, fixtures, fittings and more, and spanning five centuries, now has a permanent museum to house it all. Charles, who grew…
Remembering the Collision Between Two RAF Mustangs Over Stoke Park 80 Years Ago
By David Rose The 80th anniversary of an unfortunate collision of two RAF Mustang aircraft over Stoke Park on April 17, 1943, in which both pilots died, has been remembered…
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