Lost Guildford is one of David Rose’s most recent books and full of images of parts of the town that are no more. It features many photos by Dave Salmon a keen photographer who captured the town from the 1960s to early this century. The book also features older photographs of the Victorian town and…
Month: January 2021
Guildford Our Town by David Rose
Guildford – Our Town is everything a curious mind wants to know about the history of the town. It gives you the highlights such as the mystery of Saxon burials on Guildown, the real Friary that stood on the site of the modern shopping centre, the origins in the River Wey, the Dennis factory and…
Guildford: A Biography by E.R. Chamberlin
E.R. Chamberlin’s “Guildford: A Biography” is still one of the most comprehensive surveys of the town and is a classic book on Guildford. His personal insights and views are also interesting as an observer of the town over a long period. He published his “Guildford: A Biography” in 1970 and updated it in 1980 with…
Dennis Brothers
For most of the 20th century, the name Dennis was associated with Fire engines, dust carts and buses. Dennis vehicles based on the Woodbridge Road to the north of Guildford was the towns largest employer and responsible for the creation of an entire residential area known as Dennisville. It was founded by two brothers John…
Lewis Carroll
Lewis Carroll (1832-1898), the author of Alice in Wonderland and Alice throught the Looking glass is buried in Guildford. He also owned a house, Chestnuts by the Castle Grounds. Two statues commemorate his association with the town and Guildford Museum possesses a number of artefacts associated with the author. Alice in Wonderland was published in…
George Abbot
George Abbot (1562-1633) is arguably Guildford’s most famous son. He was born and educated in the town, became Archbishop of Canterbury of translator of the King James I Authorised Version of the Bible in 1611. Note only did he achieve success and fame but he left his mark on the town in the form of…
Latest News
Latest News All new articles will be posted here so you can keep up to date by visiting this page. All articles will also be filed in other sections of the website New ideas for Guildford Museum Posted onDecember 18, 2020January 17, 2021 0 The Friends of Guildford Museum recently listed a set of ideas…
Famous People
Dennis Brothers Lewis Carroll George Abbot Alan Turing Previous Next Guildford’s four most famous residents are featured above. Click the images for more information. There are many more people associated with the town but these had the most influence or are the most celebrated today. The town’s most important son must surely be George Abbot,…
Welcome to Guildford
Guildford High Street Cathedral and University Previous Next The county town of Surrey boasts a beautiful High Street with views of the North Downs and is one of best places in the South East for shopping. Situated only 30 miles from London the town offers a perfect place to enjoy the countryside and yet be…
Guildford High Street
Guildford High Street The cobbled street with the imposing Guildhall clock is the image of Guildford that most people recognise and the feature most visitors comment upon. The street is truly unique with several fine buildings lining the roadway. Angel Hotel Coaching Inn with early 19th c. stucco front but with 17th century interiors and…