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The Normans Are Coming – Right Through Surrey!
When, in 1066, William the Conqueror invaded England, and following the Battle of Hastings, his army soon moved through the country. It was not long before they swept through parts…
Notice: Free Local History Talk on Bellfields, Friday, Oct 28
Local historians David Rose and Carol Brown present a free evening of vintage pictures and stories about Guildford’s Bellfields estate on Friday, October 28, at 7.3opm. The venue is the Guildford…
Flashback To Trafalgar Day Parade in 1958 and Guildford’s Sea Cadets
Today, Friday, October 21, marks Trafalgar Day, and these pictures show Guildford’s TS Queen Charlotte Sea Cadets providing the guard of honour at the parade in London on that day in 1958. Sent…
Where is This? No.231
By David Rose The floods of September 1968 are still remembered by many, so it was probably no surprise that those who replied to last week’s mystery vintage picture identified it…
Where is This? No.230
By David Rose It was Shalford Road and Park Cottages featured as last week’s mystery vintage picture in which the former turnpike road toll house could also be seen. Among…
Launch Night Of David Rose’s New Book: Guildford Pubs
Local historian and Guildford Dragon NEWS writer David Rose’s new book Guildford Pubs has been published and there will be a launch night with a talk by him on Wednesday, October 19,…
Reunion Of Former Jeffery’s Sports And Gun Shop Staff Sparks A Bit Of History
A reunion of former staff who worked at Jeffery’s sports shop in Guildford High Street has prompted a look back at the once extremely well-known business. The reunion took place at the…
Where Is This? No.229
By David Rose Plenty of replies to last week’s mysteries – correctly identifying the locations and with various suggestions as to where I actually stood to take the quirky picture. To begin with,…
Where is This? No. 228
By David Rose Readers were correct in indentifying Clandon Park House during the First World War when in use as a military hospital as being last week’s mystery vintage picture. The…
Where Is This? No.227
By David Rose Plenty of correct replies to last week’s mysteries. The vintage picture featured the White Horse pub in Shere and the quirky picture featured the artist GF Watts at…
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