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40 Years After The Guildford Pub Bombings: A Time For Reflection

Guildford’s most infamous night in its modern history happened 40 years ago on Saturday, October 5, 1974. It was, of course, the Guildford pub bombings in which five people died and…

Where Is This? No.129

By David Rose Well done to all those who correctly identified the demolition of the old railway bridge and the installing of the new one at the foot of Woodbridge…

Where Is This? No.128

By David Rose A terrific response to last week’s mysteries – well done to you all. The vintage aerial photo showed the A3 near Onslow Village just after the fatal accident of motor racing…

Where Is This? No.127

By David Rose Once again, some fantastic replies to last week’s mysteries. The steam train was indeed pictured at Bramley and Wonersh station when the line closed in 1965 due to…

Where Is This? No.126

By David Rose The village of Shere with St James’ Church in view was indeed the location of last week’s vintage photo. In their replies several readers mentioned some of the films…

Notice: Heritage Open Days WWI Event at Holy Trinity Church

Where Is This? No.125

By David Rose Last week’s vintage picture showed a view of the High Street and an event taking place presumably at Holy Trinity Church. Click here to see the post and all the…

Where Is This? No.124

By David Rose Memories were certainly stirred by last week’s mystery photos. Click here to see last week’s post and all the replies with those details at the foot of…

Hero Lancer Who Recaptured British Guns From The Enemy

First World War hero Captain Francis Grenfell VC is being honoured with the laying of a paving stone in his memory in Tunsgate Arch, Guildford, on Sunday morning (August 24). Local…

And The Walls Came Tumbling Down… Preparation of Town Centre Sites Begins

Buildings that many Guildfordians have grown up with over the last century are fast disappearing in the development area to the north of North Street. As the demolition teams moved…