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Was the Original Guildford Castle a Flat-Packed Construction?
Elliot Rowland takes a look at this idea, putting it together himself, so to speak… The early history of Guildford Castle is shrouded in mystery, with few records of its…
Notice: David Rose’s Illustrated Talk About Godalming’s History
Join local historian and writer David Rose for an evening looking at Godalming’s history. Venue: Godalming Baptist Church, Friday, October 11. See poster below for details.…
Opinion: How Can We Better Exploit Guildford’s Heritage?
By Gavin Morgan Founder of the Guildford Heritage Forum What is the future of Guildford’s Heritage Service? We got a rare glimpse at a recent borough council meeting. It revealed…
Alexander Dennis Lives On – But Not Quite in Guildford
By Andy Goundry It was a sad day for Guildford and many residents of the area when the Alexander Dennis bus factory at Slyfield produced its last bus chassis in…
Worplesdon Gallery Discovers Artist Sidney Sime’s Sketches of Celebrated Actress Ellen Terry
A volunteer researcher at the Sime Gallery in Worplesdon has made a breakthrough discovery identifying caricature sketches of Ellen Terry, leading English actress of the late 19th and early 20th…
Strip Cartoon Tells Story of Monmouth Rebellion and its Guildford Links
The Monmouth Rebellion is a significant part of England’s 17th century history, with Guildford’s Abbot’s Hospital and an early form of the Queen’s Regiment of Surrey playing their part. Here…
Wartime High-speed Test Pilot’s Dramatic Crash Landing on Whitmoor Common, Worplesdon
Researched by aviation historian Frank Phillipson During the Second World War, research into aircraft handling when flying at speeds approaching the Speed of Sound (Mach 1 or the Sound Barrier)…
Take Advantage of Guildford’s Heritage Open Days
The borough council is encouraging residents to discover the beautiful architecture of our historic High Street. Tour Guildford Museum’s remarkable buildings dating back to 1256. Explore the magnificent, Jacobean, Grade…
Farnham Museum Repairs Approved
By Chris Caulfield local democracy reporter Work to stop a “nationally important” Grade I listed building from decaying away and being lost forever has finally been agreed in a million…
Walking Along The Wey at Godalming with David Rose
By David Rose In 1764 the Godalming Navigation opened… finally linking the town to England’s main canal network. Yes finally, as the River Wey Navigation from Guildford to Weybridge had…
See: Tumbling Bay Footbridge: National Trust Says It Is ‘Committed to Finding a Resolution’
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