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Where is This? No.265
By David Rose Nearly everyone who replied last week correctly identified the Compasses Inn at Gomshall as the mystery vintage picture. In the book The Breweries and Public Houses of…
Call For Guildford To Proclaim Itself As The Cradle Of English Democracy
A little-known event that occurred in Guildford in 1647 could give the borough reason to claim the town as the cradle of English democracy. In 1647 radical delegates from Parliament’s…
Where Is This? No.264
By David Rose All replies to last week’s mysteries were correct. The vintage postcard view featured the crossroads at Brookwood on the A322, and the quirky picture was a close-up…
Notice: Talk On Guildford’s Lost Shops by David Rose, The Keep Pub, Monday, June 12
Local historian David Rose is giving his popular Lost Shops of Guildford illustrated talk at the Keep pub, Castle Street, Guildford this evening (Monday, June 12), at 7.30pm. See lots…
Where Is This? No.263
By David Rose Once again, thanks to all who replied to last week’s mysteries…. Busby & Baxter’s jeweller’s shop was in Guildford High Street on the corner with Swan Lane.…
Plaque To Mark 50 Years Since Guildford’s Engine Shed Closed
It will be 50 years ago this July that steam trains were withdrawn from regular service in the Guildford area. Now, a plaque has been made to commemorate the 50th…
Thirsty Flying Scotsman Takes On Water At Shalford
The world famous Flying Scotsman steam locomotive returned to Guildford on Saturday (June 3) hauling The Cathedrals Express, making the usual stop at Shalford to take on water. These lovely pictures…
Where is This? No.262
By David Rose A parade of shops on the Epsom Road at Merrow was featured as last week’s mystery vintage photo – and those there now are quite different. The quirky…
Take The Train To The Tillingbourne Valley And Discover Its Fascinating History
Seven new walking trails have been created along the Tillingbourne Valley, taking in the villages of Shalford, Chilworth, Albury, Shere, Gomshall, Abinger and Wotton. From tranquil water meadows to stunning hilltops,…
Where Is This? No.261
By David Rose Well done to those who correctly identified last week’s mysteries. The vintage picture was of the village of Puttenham, with the Good Intent pub on the right-hand…
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