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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…

Marking 100 Years of Buses on the Guildford to Horsham Route

One hundred years ago, on April 9, 1923, motor-buses began running from Guildford to Horsham and back. Here, bus historian and enthusiast Gerry Bixley tells the colourful story of this route,…

Come Along for Another Guildford History Question Time, This Time at The Pavilion

Guildford History Question Time returns, this time hosted by The Pavilion at the Woodbridge Road Cricket Ground on Wednesday, April 12. Doors open at 7pm, first question at 7.30pm. In…