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Where Is This? No.175
By David Rose Ye Olde Curiosity Shoppe in Friary Street was recalled by a number of readers as last week’s mystery vintage picture. Pam Butler adds some great details as it…
See Devastation Of Clandon Park Fire As Gardens Are Re-opened
For six Saturdays, from September 12 to October 17, the National Trust will be welcoming visitors to the gardens at Clandon Park. The public opening will be the first time since…
Lots Going On To Celebrate Heritage Open Days
Guildford’s architecture and culture can be enjoyed for free during Heritage Open Days this weekend. There will be more than 100 events and activities in the borough to choose from between Thursday and Sunday, September…
Cambridge Archaeologist Criticises Councillor’s Approach To Museum Question
A Cambridge archaeologist has written an open letter to Cllr Geoff Davis, the lead councillor at Guildford Borough Council for heritage, expressing his distress at the, “…planned separation of Surrey…
Memories Of Queen Elizabeth Barracks And The Women’s Royal Army Corps
Guildford resident and volunteer town guide Angela Rose is a former member of the Women’s Royal Army Corps (WRAC). After training at Camberley, her first posting was to the Queen Elizabeth…
Where Is This? No.174
By David Rose Some good (and all correct) replies to last week’s images. The floodlights at Guildford City’s football ground in Joseph’s Road was the vintage picture, while Tunsgate Arch was…
Memorial To Victoria Cross Hero ‘Should Be Moved To Castle Grounds’
A call is being made to move a stone memorial honouring a First World War hero from its current site in Tunsgate Arch to the Castle Grounds. Guildford borough councillor Bob McShee…
Looking Back To Treats Enjoyed By Staff Of Drummond Bros
Regular Guildford Dragon reader John Lomas lives in Lancashire, but grew up in Guildford. His father worked for machine tool makers Drummond Bros at its factory in Rydes Hill. Here…
Obituary: Boris Fijalkowski 1924-2015
Boleslaw (Anglicised to Boris) Fijalkowski died on May 19 2015, after a long illness. He was a delightful, modest and humorous man and a valued local artist who contributed significantly…
Holy Trinity Church Tower Repairs Essential If Bells Are To Keep Pealing
The bells at Holy Trinity church, at the top of Guildford High Street, could fall silent if repairs are not successfully carried out. It has been noticed, and not just…
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