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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…
Where Is This? No.173
By David Rose The Sewing Box was in Chapel Street and a number of readers correctly identified it as last week’s mystery vintage picture. John Lomas added some interesting comments…
Book Review: Life And Times Of A Gentleman Of Surrey
Harry Worsfold was an interesting man. A gentleman of Surrey, no less. He had a remarkable life, as Janet Hilderley has recounted in a delightful new book all about her…
Heritage Forum Created For Museum Supporters
A new website for supporters of the Guildford Museum has been set up by historian Gavin Morgan who has written opinion pieces published on The Guildford Dragon NEWS. Explaining his…
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