Historic Images of Guildford Views of Changing Guildford This very clever video by Nick Armstrong shows how many well loved views have changed whilst others remain timeless. You can find it on YouTube
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History Resources
There are many ways to learn about Guildford’s history. This web site is a good starting point as are the books you can buy or find in local libraries. Guildford Library in North Street has a good local history section. For more specific research the Surrey History Centre, Surrey Archaeological Society Library and Guildford Institute…
Heritage Projects and Issues
Heritage Projects and Issues Burchatts Farm Barn – three principles the Council must acknowledge Decolonisation New hope for West Lodge New ideas for Guildford Museum Marlyn’s House, Burpham Plans to save Pewley Down sign Guildford Museum Latest News -July 2020 Thoughts on the future of Guildford Museum Can heritage help post Covid-19 Guildford? Guildford Museum…
Fanny Paynter
This information appeared in the Guildford Dragon and was written by David Rose. I came across it whilst looking up some information on Bellfields. Julia ‘Fanny’ Paynter was married to the Rev’d Francis Payner, who was a rector of St John’s Church in Stoke Road for many years during the second half of the 19th…
Boxgrove Area
Epsom Road, Warren Road, Boxgrove and Merrow Area The Epsom Road leads out of Guildford passing Waterden Road developed in the 1850s. It quickly passes across land that was countryside until the late twentieth century. Merrow village stands at the crossroads of the Leatherhead Road and the road to Dorking over Newlands Corner. The 12th…
Area Merrow
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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
Famous Guildfordians Dennis Brothers Lewis Carroll George Abbot Alan Turing Previous Next Many famous people have been associated with Guildford. Medieval kings stayed here. Samuel Pepys visited here. But to be a famous Guildfordian a person must surely have been born here, or at least lived here or perhaps had a major impact on the…
Welcome to Guildford
Welcome to Guildford Explore Town Centre Walk along River Wey Discover Surrey Hills Cathedral and University Previous Next Guildford is the county town of Surrey. It 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,…
Wanborough Barn has secure future in Borough
Writing in the Guildford Dragon, Stephen Callendar says: In support of the GBC Asset Team (reference Burchatts Farm Barn), we have successfully negotiated a long-term lease with them for a fabulous wedding reception (and funeral wake) venue.We manage the building and pay for running costs and maintenance, as well as contributing to repairs. GBC handle…