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Notice: History Talk On Westborough And Park Barn By David Rose
Published on: 10 Oct, 2019
Updated on: 10 Oct, 2019
All are welcome to a free illustrated talk focusing on the history and development of Westborough and Park Barn.
It will be given by popular local historian and writer David Rose at the Park Barn Centre, Park Barn Drive GU2 8EN, on Thursday, October 17, at 11am.
Lots of vintage photos and stories of the community in this part of Guildford.
See poster below for more details.
David will also be selling and signing copies of his new book just out, titled Lost Guildford.
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Virginia Goodman
October 11, 2019 at 5:11 am
I lived in Park Barn from about 1950 to 1975.
When we moved in there were cows in the field opposite. The schools weren’t built and we caught the bus to Westborough.
The nearest shops were near the bypass [in Southway] or on Aldershot Road.
We watched the area being developed.
The only photo I have is of a Commonwealth celebration at Westborough.
The hall on Foxburrows Avenue ran a Sunday school and a guide group, etc.
I haven’t been back since 1981, so lots of things have changed.