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Heritage Open Days: Remember To Visit The Lesser Known Venues Too
This year’s Heritage Open Days takes place from Friday to Sunday, September 9 to 11 and there are many interesting buildings to visit with a wealth of history in the…
18,000-mile Around-the-World Bike Tour Sets Off From Normandy
By Martin Giles A round-the-world cycle tour began today (May 2) when Marcus Pillinger and Oli Lyon set off from Normandy, Oli’s home, to commence their 18,000-mile journey. They were…
Talks On Special Agents, Saving Children And Lewis Carroll’s Numberland
The Friends of Guildford Museum group is continuing its 25th anniversary celebrations with three talks by historians, all taking place at the Guildhall in the High Street. This coming Friday,…
Making Guildford Museum Relevant To Our Times
By Nick Bale, deputy chairman of the Friends of Guildford Museum The Friends of Guildford Museum is a local group that has supported the museum raising funds and providing volunteers…
History Is In The Post As Letter Box Is Replaced
By Martin Giles and David Rose Our nearest letterbox, even in this computer age, is still a familiar object, something we still use for those times when email won’t do.…
Opinion: Burchatts Barn – Three Principles the Council Must Acknowledge
By Gavin Morgan founder of the Guildford Heritage Forum I am not interested in the political tit for tat over Burchatts Farm Barn. But there are key lessons to learn…
Most Of Us Don’t Have A Clue About Parish Councils
By Hugh Coakley Answer these questions: Do you have a parish council? Where and when do they normally meet? What do they do? Can you name any of your parish…
Planning Appeals Refusal Marks Victory in Fight to Save Hog’s Back
By Martin Giles Wanborough residents are celebrating victory in their battle against development of the northern slope of the Hog’s Back after the Planning Inspectorate refused two planning appeals. The…
Normandy Residents to Meet Network Rail About Overnight Pile-Driving
By Martin Giles Train services restarted yesterday (January 6) on the Guildford-Reading line, after repairs to the 40-metre landslip in Normandy over Christmas. Those living near say noise from overnight…
Letter: A Guildford 14th-Century Heritage Site Saved For the Use of the People
From: Stephen Callender Chairman, Wanborough Barns Management CommitteeIn response to: Borough Council Challenged to Make the Most of Town’s Heritage In support of the GBC Asset Team (reference Burchatts Farm…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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