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The Way We Were… Cycling in the 1920s – Part 2
Today the health benefits of cycling are frequently publicised and anyone who, like me, has puffed up a few of our local gradients certainly hopes it is doing them some…
Memories of Wartime: Stoughton 1944
Retired schoolteacher Roger Edwards spent his formative years in Stoughton. He has been writing about his own schooldays and here are some of his memories, this article recalling the year…
Where Is This? No.83
By David Rose Thanks again to all those who replied to last week’s images. Click here to see their replies at the foot of the post. Most recognised the part…
The Way We Were… Cycling in the 1920s
An article on how Surrey County Council decided to give permission for a cycling event to take place on Surrey roads caused an avalanche of comment. As mentioned in a…
More Details Emerge About Wartime Military Aircraft Crash
The crash of a US military aircraft at Jacobs Well in October 1944 with the loss of its four-man crew is commemorated with a memorial plaque on the corner of…
Where Is This? No.82
By David Rose Some good replies to last week’s mystery picture that featured the Quadrant group of building in Bridge Street, near the corner of Onslow Street. I think Norman…
Can The Sound Of A Guildford Accent Be Heard Loud And Clear?
By David Rose Is there such a thing as a Guildford accent? Or was there one in the past, even a Surrey dialect, that has now been lost? The thought…
Where Is This? No.81
By David Rose The Castle Grounds and the plaque that records its official opening in 1888 was shown in last week’s vintage photo – and a number of readers correctly…
Museum Funding Bid Rejected… But All Is Not Lost Says Councillor
A bid for Heritage Lottery funding to renovate the Guildford museum has been rejected at the first round of assessment. But the lead councillor responsible for tourism is not giving…
Ben Elton Recounts His Guildford Childhood As He Helps Celebrate Institute’s Refurbishment
Ben Elton, comedian, writer (including co-writing Blackadder), actor and director, described his local connections and memories in some detail when he spoke at the celebration of the Guildford Institute’s refurbishment…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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