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Parke’s People No.12. Ross Lowis Mangles
In the latest of an occasional series about people who have a connection with Guildford in one way or another, Bernard Parke recalls Ross Lowis Mangles, who was awarded a Victoria Cross in 1857…
Brooking’s Architectural Rescue – First Of A New Series
Introducing the first in a series of articles by Charles Brooking on buildings in the Guildford area and their architectural detail. For many years Charles Brooking has rescued architectural features…
Guildhall Restoration Marked By Hiding Modern Objects
A pair of shoes, a collection of modern coins, a letter and a local newspaper have been hidden in the Guildhall’s roof space to mark the completion of restoration work.…
Book Launch Unites Former Railwaymen For Plenty of Chat
A number of former railwaymen were among those who popped into Guildford Museum for the launch of a new book about life on the railways in the days of steam…
Bar Des Arts Offers A Mixed Programme to Chase Away Autumn Blues
By Ellis Taylor As the nights draw in, coldness fills the air and our TVs are filled with ‘reality’ programmes, it starts to feel like our autumn is full of…
New Book Is Full Of Retired Railwaymen’s Ramblings And Great Pictures
[thethe-image-slider name=”Ramblings of Railwaymen”] It’s a well known fact that railwaymen love talking about the old days – especially steam engines. Take their memories and their stories, add a superb…
Yvonne Arnaud Theatre Is Given Grade II Listing
Whether you like or loath modern architecture, Guildford’s Yvonne Arnaud Theatre has been deemed worthy enough to be given grade II listed status. Culture minister Ed Vaizey, who has responsibility…
The Eagle Eye: Civic Pride
The Guildford Dragon NEWS is delighted to introduce a new monthly columnist, Mary Ellen Foley, who is going to look all things local through her American (Eagle) eye. You might…
Railwayman in Firing Line for the First Time Since 1967!
Retired railwayman Geoff Burch has had the chance to do again what he did back in the 1960s – shovel coal into the firebox of a steam locomotive. At the…
GBC Chief Exec To Speak at Shopping Centre Conference
David Hill, Guildford Borough Council’s Chief Executive, is to speak at a British Council of Shopping Centres (BCSC) conference in Liverpool on 10 September, an event at which retail expert…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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