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Victorian Barber and His Sons Had Quite an Artistic Touch
Guildford’s Victorian gentlemen, and ladies, who frequented one local barber could certainly come away with more than a haircut or a shave. John Norton also sold his own hair pomade,…
Where Is This? No.19
By David Rose Well done to all of you who had no trouble spotting last week’s mystery photo as the bottom of North Street near the junction with Friary Street…
When Crowds Lined the Streets to See Ship’s Rudder Pass Through
By David Rose It’s not only Olympic Flames passing through Guildford that have drawn huge crowds. In 1932 people lined the streets to witness the world’s largest lorry transporting the…
Where Is This? No.18
By David Rose The technical college building in Park Street, although in the process of being demolished in the photo, was recognsed by a number of people last week. Click…
Bowls in the Castle Grounds Goes Back to at Least 1624
By David Rose Back in June I wrote a story about the history of bowls being played in the Castle Grounds. Although this was largely a history of the Castle…
Where Is This? No.17
By David Rose Eight replies last week and everyone recognised the hunting scene as being at the foot of Pewley Hill, with the long-gone Playhouse cinema in the background. Click…
A Chapter of Steam Road Vehicle Crashes
By David Rose Delays due to traffic accidents in Guildford are nothing new. As soon as motorised transport arrived on the scene, accidents happened. Roads became blocked and the crowds…
Where Is This? No.16
There were numerous replies to last week’s puzzlers with one and all recognising the building in Woodbridge Road that was the power station. It closed in 1968. Also seen (which…
Parke’s People No.7: Sir Michael Redgrave
In the latest of an occasional series about people who have a connection with Guildford in one way or another, Bernard Parke recalls actor Sir Michael Redgrave. Sir Michael Redgrave The former…
Click Here To Take The George Abbot Trail Around Guildford
Guildford’s George Abbot Trail celebrates the town’s most famous son. But if you want an immediate armchair tour, a page on a website has all you need. It has details…
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