Riverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weir keeper By Robert Craig It’s definitely mowing season! In recent weeks I’ve mown St Catherine’s and Millmead locks, as well…
June 14, 2019 / No Comment / Read MoreRiverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weir keeper by Robert Craig Not having experienced the usual April showers this year meant that I was able to complete…
May 12, 2019 / No Comment / Read MoreBy Nick Bale Guildford Town Guides Next weekend, Guildford will be celebrating the River Wey, which for centuries was a key commercial feature of the town. The Wey River Festival…
September 16, 2018 / 3 Comments / Read Moreby Nick Bale, Guildford Town Guides Excessive alcohol consumption was a major social problem in Britain In the 1800s, and this prompted the development of various temperance organizations nationally and…
July 22, 2018 / 1 Comment / Read MoreRiverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weir keeper by Robert Craig The weather conditions in January meant that my time was divided between operating my weirs and…
February 5, 2018 / No Comment / Read MoreLast night’s (Jan 31-Feb 1, 2018) “Super blue Moon” was clearly visible in Guildford last night as can be seen in the photo above, taken by John Schluter. John captured…
February 1, 2018 / 1 Comment / Read MoreRiverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weir keeper by Robert Craig The beginning of November started well with a day working in Shalford Nature Reserve with the…
December 6, 2017 / No Comment / Read MoreBy David Rose Nearly everyone who replied to last week’s mysteries gave the correct answers. The vintage picture showed a view looking along Chertsey Street, Guildford, from North Street. As…
July 21, 2017 / 13 Comments / Read MoreRiverbank tales from the local St Catherine’s lengthsman and weirkeeper by Robert Craig With the April showers waiting until May to arrive, there were a few adjustments to be made…
June 12, 2017 / 1 Comment / Read MoreOn Easter Monday, April 17, Guildford Lions will present its annual Family Fun Day in aid of local charities at Shalford Park. This year, appearing for the first time, will be…
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