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…
March 15, 2017 / 1 Comment / Read MoreBy 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…
March 9, 2017 / 8 Comments / Read MoreBy 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…
March 2, 2017 / 7 Comments / Read MoreThe 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…
February 24, 2017 / 3 Comments / Read MoreBy 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…
February 23, 2017 / 9 Comments / Read MoreBy 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…
February 16, 2017 / 4 Comments / Read MoreHere’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…
February 11, 2017 / No Comment / Read MoreBy 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…
February 9, 2017 / 8 Comments / Read MoreBy 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…
February 2, 2017 / 11 Comments / Read MoreSend 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…
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