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More Revelations on St Catherine’s Cave Expected Soon

A further announcement on the intriguing discovery of an ancient cave on St Catherine’s Hill is eagerly awaited by those interested in Guildford’s history. We hope to bring you more…

Letter: Help Needed To Identify Compton-Related Old Photos

From Fiona Curtis I have in my possession a number of old photographs that were recovered from a house clearance in Compton many years ago. They are beautiful photos and…

Jessie’s Seat Memorial Still Maintained After 128 Years On Guildford To Redhill Line

One hundred and twenty-eight years after a fatal train crash on the Guildford to Redhill line, the Jessie’s Seat memorial is still remembered by train enthusiasts and the volunteers who…

Notice: Local History Talk A Romany Lifestyle, Worplesdon Memorial Hall, Sunday, March 8

Notice: Local History Talk A Romany Lifestyle, Worplesdon Memorial Hall, Sunday, March 8

Local historian and writer David Rose and ‘Rambling railwayman’ Geoff Burch are giving their fascinating illustrated talk A Romany Lifestyle, at Worplesdon Memorial Hall this Sunday, March 8 at 3pm.…

Launch Of David Rose’s New History Book, Lost Guildford: The Star Inn, January 28

To celebrate the launch of his latest book, Lost Guildford, join local writer and historian David Rose for an entertaining talk with a selection of the photos featured in the…

Photo Exhibition Puts Bargeboards Into Focus

Photo Exhibition Puts Bargeboards Into Focus

A photographic exhibition at the Guildford Institute takes a look at a much underrated piece of Guildford’s history – bargeboards… Professional photographer Mike Sleigh has takes all the images on…

Book Now For Special Tours Of The Spike On Christmas Morning

Twas Christmas day at the workhouse… and you can get a feel of what that was like at Guildford over 100 years ago. The Spike Heritage Centre in Warren Road…

New Local History Book: In The Shadow Of The Great War

By David Rose The extensive commemorations for the 100th anniversary of the First World War are over, but the stories, memories and research into the years of the 1914-18 war…

Christmas Advertising 1930s Style – The Shop Front Back Then!

By David Rose Here are a number of local press advertisement published in the run up to Christmas 1935. It would appear press advertising for festive gifts and products began…

Looking Back As Abbot’s Hospital Has Celebrated Its 400th Anniversary

By Dr Mary Alexander This summer Abbot’s Hospital has been celebrating the 400th anniversary of its foundation by George Abbot, a native of Guildford, who became Archbishop of Canterbury. The…