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The Guildford Institute Library

New Books Local Studies Collection

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The Library has occupied the same photo of library interiorroom in the Guildford Institute's Ward Street site since 1893. It accommodated the large collection of books which the Institute had accumulated during the latter part of the 19th century. A considerable number of Victorian and early 20th century books have been retained. The Library also holds long runs of Victorian periodicals such as The Illustrated London News, The Graphic, Punch, The Engineer and The Studio.

The Institute Library holds a unique Local Studies Collection comprising local history books, ephemera, photographs, prints and drawings relating to the history, antiquities and topography of Guildford and Surrey since the mid 19th century.

In addition, the Library has a collection of up to date fiction and non-fiction which may be borrowed by Institute members.

The Library is open on Tuesday to Friday from 10am to 3pm and on Saturday from 10am to 1pm

Members of the public may visit the Library by arrangement.

For further information, please contact the Library
Phone 01483 562142, or email

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