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Bidding Farewell To Wings & Wheels Air And Motor Show

The final Wings & Wheels spectacular of historic aviation and motoring has taken place at Dunsfold airfield. Our correspondent Bob McShee once again enjoyed the show and reports on it…

Guildford Snippets No.25

By Nick Bale, Guildford Town Guides From 11 15am today (June 24, 2019) until next Saturday, June 29, the Armed Forces Day flag will be flown on the Guildhall as…

Guildford Snippets No 24 

By Nick Bale Guildford Town Guides The face of Guildford streets is constantly evolving, but some of the most significant changes took place in the 1950s and 60s. It is…

Rock ‘n’ Roll Milestones: Radio Luxemburg

In his latest feature on Milestones in Rock’n’Roll history, Dave Reading remembers Radio Luxembourg and the immense influence it had on our culture and on the development of music. It’s…

Memories of Life In Newspapers

Guildford Dragon contributor Dave Reading was 18 when he began working as a journalist in Guildford in 1965. We persuaded him to relate a few anecdotes from the old days…

Guildford Snippets No.23

By Nick Bale Guildford Town Guides In Medieval times, most of Guildford’s buildings were timber framed. Only a few important buildings like the castle and the churches were built of…

Guildford Snippets No.22

By Nick Bale Guildford Town Guides Guildford Cathedral’s position on Stag Hill makes it a focal point for the town from all directions. The doubts about completing the building after…

Notice: The Kings Of Ockham – New Exhibition At Ripley Museum

A new exhibition at Ripley Museum, mounted by the Send and Ripley History Society, tells the story of the King family, who owned Ockham Park and much of the land…

Crowds At Alexander Dennis’s Factory To See Specialist Vehicle Innovation New And Old

By David Rose An impressive array of specialist vehicles old and new were on display at Alexander Dennis’ factory at Slyfield on Saturday (May 11). And a huge amount of…

Vintage Pictures To Whet Appetite For Alexander Dennis Open Day, May 11

By David Rose Bus and coach maker Alexander Dennis’ open day at its plant in Slyfield, Guildford, this coming Saturday, May 11, looks set to be a treat. The day…