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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…
Where Is This? No.80
By David Rose Not so many replies to last week’s images, but those who did all correctly identified the Bethel Chapel in The Bars (behind Martyr Road) and the golden…
Reason Why Guildford Remembers The 5th Of November
With Bonfire Night fast approaching, Victoria Lazarevic takes a look at a reign of terror by the Guildford Guys in the mid-19th century. A reign of terror on Bonfire Night,…
Professor To Give Talk On Outstanding, But Little Known, Medieval Guildford Artist
A Cambridge professor is to give a talk on one of Guildford’s largely uncelebrated historic figures. Brother John Siferwas, was one of the outstanding illuminators of manuscripts of the Middle…
Where Is This? No.79
By David Rose Many correctly identified Booker’s Tower as featured in the mystery vintage photo last week. That image must date back to the 1870s, I think. Thanks for all…
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