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Explore Town Centre

Posted on January 12, 2021February 20, 2021

Explore Town Centre 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…

Walk along River Wey

Posted on January 12, 2021February 20, 2021

Guildford owes its origins to the River Wey which cuts through the North Downs. In the 17th century it was transformed into the Wey Navigation and today it is a haven for wildlife, walkers and pleasure boats.

Discover Surrey Hills

Posted on January 12, 2021February 20, 2021

Guildford is surrounded by the beautiful rolling Surrey Hills. In fact it was the importance of this spot where the river Wey cut through the hills that gave birth to Guildford. They survived largely due to a lack of natural resources that fueled the industrial revolution in other parts of the country. Today this area…

Cathedral and University

Posted on January 12, 2021January 21, 2021

The cathedral was consecrated in 1961 but its origins go back to the reign of Henry VIII. In 1534 Guildford was made a suffragan bishopric to assist Winchester. Population increase in the 19th and early 20th c. made it necessary to create an independent See in 1927 using Holy Trinity as a pro-cathedral. The cathedral…

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