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S’No Problem As the White Stuff Allows Winter Fun
Many, weary of the prolonged pandemic lockdown, took advantage of some seasonal snow to lighten the spirits today. As tradition dictates, younger folk got busy making snowmen, throwing snowballs and…
Taking A Look At Some Hidden Religious History
Grace Eakin is an undergraduate studying for a degree in philosophy at the University of Reading. The Guildford Dragon NEWS is pleased to give her the opportunity of writing some…
Regrading on Catherine’s Hill After Rail Tunnel Landslip Nears Completion
By Martin Giles Work to stabilise the railway cutting above the southern end of the St Catherine’s Hill tunnel is now likely to take till mid-January. Originally expected to have…
First Phase Of Restoration Work At Chilworth Gunpowder Mills Completed
Restoration work has been completed at Chilworth Gunpowder Mills, improving access for visitors at this important heritage site. It coincides with the 100th anniversary of the closing of the mills…
The Story Of Pewley Down Gifted To Guildford 100 Years Ago
By David Rose This coming Wednesday, July 29, 2020, marks exactly 100 years since Pewley Down was gifted to the borough and “preserved for time immemorial as a playground for…
Limestone Transportation Gives a Glimpse of Times Past on the Wey
The 300-year-old River Wey and Godalming Navigations are being used for their original purpose in recent days. Eighty tons of limestone to be used as infill in the restoration of…
Fears of Spring and Fishpond Contamination at St Catherine’s Hill Continue
Network Rail is taking samples from springs close to St Catherine’s Hill to test for possible contamination after their drilling to stabilise the ground. The spring at the bottom of…
Letter: Is Railway Work Affecting St Catherine’s Spring?
From Alex Clifford Photos I took of the natural spring at St Catherine’s this morning June 23 clearly showing the effects of the drilling on the hill, part of the…
The Story of the Great St Catherine’s Tunnel Collapse on Saturday, March 23, 1895
The discovery of what appears to be a historic cave above the railway tunnel at St Catherine’s Hill has led historian Frank Phillipson to recall the late 19th century sand…
More Revelations on St Catherine’s Cave Expected Soon
A further announcement on the intriguing discovery of an ancient cave on St Catherine’s Hill is eagerly awaited by those interested in Guildford’s history. We hope to bring you more…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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