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David Rose’s Local History Talk On Stoughton and Walk Focusing on Bellfields – Both This Weekend
Join local historian and Guildford Dragon NEWS writer David Rose at one or even both events he is presenting this weekend (September 23 and 24). On Saturday evening he is…
Where Is This? No.274
By David Rose From the replies received to the previous Where Is This? (No.273), there were three different suggestions as to the location of the vintage picture. It was suggested…
See Some Historic Military Drill At Henley Fort
Events will be taking place with military precision at Henley Fort on The Mount, Guildford, this Sunday (September 10) as part of Heritage Open Days weekend. Built in 1896 as the…
Superb New Book On The History Of Burpham
For good local history research you need dedication and be prepared to leave ‘no stone unturned’ in your quest. And this is what Moria MacQuaide Hall has done in writing…
Feature: The Alchemist of Stoke – A Surrey Tale
Nicholas Bale, in his story of artist and Guildfordian John Russell, mentioned Russell’s friend, alchemist James Price. Here is the full, sorry story as written… by Guildford historian Matthew Alexander…
The Guildhall Clock Is Always Getting Ahead of Itself
For hundreds of years people needing to know the time in Guildford High Street have been able to simply glance up at the iconic town clock projecting from the Guildhall.…
Ten Minute Tale On Victorian Pot Lid Brings Unexpected Result
Local historian David Rose’s Ten Minute Tale at Guildford Museum on Tuesday (August 29), in which an object from its collection is given a closer look, proved to be a…
Go On Free Guided Walks This September
Local historian and Dragon NEWS writer David Rose will again be leading guided circular walks in the local area as part of Guildford Walkfest 2017. As part of his role…
Where is This? No.273
By David Rose Bit late with this the latest Where Is This? I’ve been away on a boating holiday on the Norfolk Broads and very good it was too. Didn’t…
John Russell – Why He Should Grab Your Attention Too
By Nicholas Bale Guildford’s history is not awash with famous sons. Some may be aware of George Abbot who became archbishop of Canterbury but there is another local character who…
I'm living well for nothing at all! (See: No Trifling Matter: Magpie Trapped in Godalming Sainsbury’s)
Next stop, Debt Chasm! (See: We Should All Be Outraged About the Failure to Deal with Legacy Debt)
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