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Photo Show of Guildford Past Gives Great Nostalgic Pleasure

A presentation of photographs, some of nostalgic 1950s and 60s views of Guildford, was given to an appreciative audience of local residents and visitors at Shaftesbury Hall, Artillery Terrace on Saturday evening…

Where Is This? No.250

By David Rose Excellent replies with lots of additional details relating to last week’s mystery vintage picture. It was a view of North Street just down from its junction with…

Where Is This? No.249

By David Rose The watercolour painting featured as last week’s mystery vintage picture showed a view of Guildford from the River Wey with Shalford Meadows to the right. A number of…

Guildford History Question Time Leaves Audience Wanting More

The Keep pub in Castle Street was packed on Wednesday evening (February 22) with people keen to learn more about Guildford’s history. Guildford History Question Time was organised by The Guildford…

Where Is This? No.248

By David Rose Only four replies to last week’s mysteries – perhaps they were just a bit too difficult. There were some correct replies to the vintage picture of Williamson’s…

Where Is This? No.247

Where Is This? No.247

By David Rose Not so many replies to last week’s images – perhaps the subject matter was somewhat difficult? However, several readers correctly identified the firemen practising their skills within…

Guildford History Question Time – Go Along And Ask The Experts!

Here’s a chance to ask the experts – Matthew Alexander, David Rose, Mary Alexander and Gavin Morgan – anything you like about Guildford’s history. Guildford History Question Time, takes place on…

Where Is This? No 246

Where Is This? No 246

By David Rose Thanks to all who replied to last week’s post. I think Charles Graham’s answer to the location of the vintage picture showing the River Wey in flood in 1968…

Where Is This? No.245

By David Rose Correct answers were received to last week’s vintage picture. It showed a view from Millmead towards the lock with a glimpse of Yvonne Arnaud Theatre to the left. There were…

Exhibition – The Rock ‘N’ Roll Years In Ripley

Send and Ripley History Society has mounted a new exhibition at the Ripley Museum about the locality in the 1960s. The exhibition is largely comprised of photographs but also includes some…