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Secret Site of Guildford’s Medieval Royal Hunting Lodge
By David Rose There’s a site on the edge of Guildford that, in the story of the town’s royal history, is rather significant – but few seem to know about…
Incredible Big Game Hunter Who Lived at Worplesdon
by David Rose One of the most revered big game hunters ever, who was dubbed “a gentleman officer and epic wild man,” made his home in Worplesdon. Frederick Courteney Selous…
Exclusive: New Age of Winding the Guildhall Clock
by David Rose It’s the symbol of Guildford – the Guildhall clock projecting over the High Street. But few know exactly how this ancient time piece works, or that modern…
Millmead Views – Be Prepared To Sing Guildford’s Praise
In this the second of what, it is hoped, will be regular contributions from a range of our borough councillors, Caroline Reeves, LibDem Councillor for The Friary and St Nicolas…
Rioting Guys Were In Other Surrey Towns
Retired Surrey firefighter Ron Shettle has researched and written extensively on the history of fire fighting. Here he adds some interesting facts about the rowdy and often violent behaviour that…
Belief For Centuries That Surrey’s Water Can Cure Ailments
By David Rose Does the water from the Surrey Hills contain healing properties? It would certainly seem that over the years people have believed so. The spring at St Catherine’s, beside Ferry…
Bottles Bricked Up For Nearly 200 Years
Nick Booth, assistant collections officer with Guildford Borough Council’s Heritage Service, writes about four old bottles that were found in a bricked-up chimney at a house in St Catherine’s Village. Earlier…
Will The Lewis Carroll Plaque Be Reinstated?
by David Rose Questions over the missing Lewis Carroll plaque that was once on a gate post of The Chestnuts in Castle Hill have increased following comments made by Martin…
A Peek Inside The Friary Brewery
by David Rose One of my earliest memories of Guildford town centre is getting off the bus in Woodbridge Road and saying to my mum: ‘What’s that strange smell?’ ‘That’s…
Guildford’s Victorian Pleasure Gardens
by David Rose Once again the summer bedding at Guildford Castle Grounds is looking a picture – make sure you find some time over the next few weeks to go…
See Dragon story: GBC’s Explanation of Major Land Sale Notice Error ‘Borders on Arrogant’ Says Councillor
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