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Worplesdon historian Jan Messinger has found a gravestone in St Mary’s Churchyard, Perry Hill, of Edith Cunliffe of Headley Court near Leatherhead. It being the same day (March 26) it…
April 11, 2020 / 2 Comments / Read More
The discovery of what appears to be a historic cave above the railway tunnel at St Catherine’s Hill has led historian Frank Phillipson to recall the late 19th century sand…
April 9, 2020 / 1 Comment / Read More
By Martin Giles Experts believe the cave discovered last week by rail workers repairing a landslip below the ancient chapel on Guildford’s St Catherine’s Hill dates from the 14th century.…
April 6, 2020 / 5 Comments / Read More
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…
April 4, 2020 / No Comment / Read More
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…
March 22, 2020 / 5 Comments / Read More
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…
March 12, 2020 / No Comment / Read More
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.…
March 3, 2020 / No Comment / Read More
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…
January 20, 2020 / 1 Comment / Read More
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…
January 12, 2020 / 2 Comments / Read More
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…
December 9, 2019 / No Comment / Read More
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