td>A list of the historic buildings in the county prepared in the run-up to the local government reorganisation of 1965, including details contributed by local councils, local societies and members of the public covering antiquities in the county with plans.td>A list of the historic buildings in the county prepared in the run-up to the local government reorganisation of 1965, including details contributed by local councils, local societies and members of the public covering antiquities in the county with plans.td>A list of the historic buildings in the county prepared in the run-up to the local government reorganisation of 1965, including details contributed by local councils, local societies and members of the public covering antiquities in the county with plans.
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ALMNER PRIORY Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Surrey Gardens PARKER, Eric Batsford, 1954 712.6 Main Library hbk., 259pp., An informed appreciation of 80 Surrey gardens which were open to the public
ALMSHOUSES Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Barnes and Mortlake as it was BARNES AND MORTLAKE HISTORICA Hendon, 1977 942.195??? Basement pbk., landscape format, 44p., illus, bw., photos, sketch map. Photographic history of the former parishes of Barnes and Mortlake, now part of the London Borough of Richmond on Thames.
  Records of schools and other endowed institutions presented by the Records and Ancient Monuments Committee. Vol. IV SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Surrey County Council, 1930 370.94221 Basement hbk., 117pp., Designed to list the preserved muniments in local custody of schools and other endowments in the old county of Surrey which were in existence before 1837
  Abbot's Hospital Guildford TAYLOR, Brian St Thomas' Trust, 1999 362.61 Main Library pbk., 169pp., book list, illus A definitive history of the foundation by a former Governor
ANNERLEY Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Surrey: Ordnance Survey Historical Guides TURNER, Dennis George Philip, 1988 942.21 Basement hbk., 135pp., gazetteer, illus, col & bw photos., maps, Extracts from the first (19th century) series of OS maps are compared with more modern versions and photographs showing the changes which have taken place over the years.
ANNINGSLEY PARK Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Surrey Gardens PARKER, Eric Batsford, 1954 712.6 Main Library hbk., 259pp., An informed appreciation of 80 Surrey gardens which were open to the public
ANSTEY, F Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Literary Surrey BANERJEE, Jacqueline John Owen Smith, 2005 820.9 Main Library pbk., 200pp.notes, suggested reading list, ILLUS. Encourages us to look again at local authors and the beautiful places in Surrey that inspired them.
ANTIQUITIES Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Roman Surrey BIRD, David Tempus, 2004 936.2 Basement pbk., 192pp., illus, plans, diagrs., photos., sketch maps, bibliog. Combine archaeological and historical information to portray a vivid picture of life in Roman times
  Excavation of a pit at 16 Tunsgate, Guildford, Surrey, 1991 Fryer, Kevin & Selley, Andrea Guildford Museum, 1998 942.2162 Basement pbk., pp139-230, illus, col photos., diagrs., drawings. Notes. Reprinted from Post Medieval Archaeology Vol 31 1997 Research report covering the excavations in Tunsgate in 1991.
  Clapham in the eighteenth century: LISTER, R J 1111, 1930 942.166 Basement hbk., 35pp., illus short research paper on history of Clapham
 The History and Antiquities of the County of Surrey: Vol 1 MANNING, Owen & BRAY, William temporary, 1974 942.21 Main Library facsimile reprint of 1904 edition hbk., 713pp., illus, drawings genealogical tables one of the best of the great county histories of the 19th century
  The History and Antiquities of the County of Surrey: Vol 1 MANNING, Owen & BRAY, William EP Publishing, 1974 942.21 Main Library hbk., 714pp., general tables, bw illus., maps. facsimile reprint of the 1804 edition published by John White. A monumental history of the country researched over 50 years by the then vicar of Godalming
  Petters Sports Field, Egham: Excavation of a late Bronze Age / Early Iron Age site O'DCONNELL, Martin Surrey Archaeological Society, 1986 936.2 Basement pbk., 85pp., diagrs., photos, drawings, bibliog.., microfiche insert; second copy basement, 7588 Report on two season excavations at Petterds Sports Field near Egham town centre in 1976 and 1977
  Southwark excavations 1972-1974 2 vols SOUTHWARK AND LAMBETH ARCHAEOL Surrey Archaeological Society, 1978 942.165 Basement pbk., pp 291-619., diagrs., notes, bibliog. Research and excavation reports for Thomas Street; borough high street, north Southwark
  List of Antiquities in the Administrative County of Surrey SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Records Surrey County Council, 1965 720.94221 Basement hbk.,251pp., illus, photos, fold out maps and plans, addenda inside back cover, bibliog.. Classified index
  List of Antiquities and Conservation Areas in the Administrative County of Surrey SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Records and Surrey County Council, 1951 720.94221 Basement hbk., 211pp., illus, bw photos, fold out map in endpapers, copy of Emmanuel Bowen map of Surrey in side back cover
  List of Antiquities and Conservation Areas in the Administrative County of Surrey SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Town and countr Surrey County Council, 1976 720.94221 Basement pbk., 316, maps, photos List of historic buildings in Surrey
ARCHAEOLOGY Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Chertsey Abbey: an existence of the past   Wells Gardner, Darton, 1905 726.7 Basement hbk., 232 pp., illus., bw photos., diagrs., list of abbots to 1529, chronological table, glossary, list of authorities, list of charters with extracts.; Second copy 4596 Basement A history of the abbey from its foundation - thought to have been between AD630 and AD666, to its dissolution
  Remarks on timber houses [exemplified by Crowhurst Place, Great Tangley And other houses in the county of Surrey] BAILY, Charles The Author, 1869 721.0448 Basement hbk., 49pp.,, tables, sketches, diagrams Notes from papers read to the Surrey Archaeological Society in 1862 and 1863 discussing domestic timber building and using Surrey buildings as examples
  Roman Surrey BIRD, David Tempus, 2004 936.2 Basement pbk., 192pp., illus, plans, diagrs., photos., sketch maps, bibliog. Combine archaeological and historical information to portray a vivid picture of life in Roman times
  The archaeology of Surrey to 1540 Bird, Joanna & Bird, D G Surrey Archaeological Society, 1987 942.21 Basement pbk, 289pp., drawings, maps, bw photos. bibliog., notes., Second copy Basement 4598, An archaeology of the county , the first for 50 years, covering the period from Palaeolithic times to early modern times.
  Waverley Abbey BRAKSPEAR, Harold Surrey Archaeological Society, 1905 726.7BRA Basement 101pp., photos col & bw illus, bibliog. Description of the abbey and its buildings written following the excavations of 1898-1901
  Some materials towards a history of Wisley and Pyrford parishes BULLEN, R ashington Frank Lasham, Guildford, 1907 942.216 Basement hbk., 80pp., illus., plates Notes on the history of the parishes, including lists of rectors, extracts from parish registers, lists of churchwardens, extracts from charters, surnames and Christian names lists, glossary.
  Guildford: a Pictorial History CORKE, Shirley Phillimore, 1990 942.2162 Basement hbk., 150pp., illus bw photos, Photographic record of the town
  Aspects of archaeology and history in Surrey towards a research framework for the county COTTON, Jonathan & CROCKER, Glenys, etc. Surrey Archaeological Society, 2004 942.21 Main Library pbk., 261pp., bibliographies, maps, photos A series of papers read at the 2001 conference of Surrey Archaeological Society which updates the 1987 publication Archaeology in Surrey
  Memorials of Old Surrey COX, J Charles temporary, 1911 942.21 Main Library hbk., 299pp., illus., sketches., A series of essays on the different aspects of the history of Surrey
  Excavation of a pit at 16 Tunsgate, Guildford, Surrey, 1991 Fryer, Kevin & Selley, Andrea Guildford Museum, 1998 942.2162 Basement pbk., pp139-230, illus, col photos., diagrs., drawings. Notes. Reprinted from Post Medieval Archaeology Vol 31 1997 Research report covering the excavations in Tunsgate in 1991.
  The White Hart, Witley: the life and times of an English Inn GARNER, Sidney Vineyard Associates, 1977 ?663.3 Basement pbk., 55p.,illus., bw drawings, bibliog. A short history of the White Hart Inn in Witley
  Four centuries of Charlwood houses medieval to 1840 HARDING, Joan M Charlwood Society, 1976 728.37 Basement pbk., 120pp., illus, sketches, photos, inventories survey of the period buildings in Charlwood
  The Batsford guide to the industrial archaeology of South East England HASELEFOOT, A J Batsford, 1978 609.4221 Basement pbk., 153pp., glossary, bibliog.., Part of a series covering all manor industrial monuments in the UK
  Old Surrey Water Mills HILLIER, J Skeffington, 1951 621.21 Basement hbk., 287pp., illus, sketches, maps on endpapers, glossary of milling terms A review of water mills in Surrey covering those still in use in the 1950s and those which were either disused and in situ or where traces of the original remained. Includes chapters on the engineering of water mills.
  Excavations in Southwark 1973 to 76 [and] Lambeth 1973 to 79 HINTON, Peter & the Museum of London Museum of London, 1988 942.16 Basement pbk., 499pp., illus, bw photos, plans, diagrams, fold-out charts, drawings gazetteer of sites, bibliography Joint field report by Surrey Archaeological society and the London and Middlesex Archaeological society. Covering sites in the Borough area of Southwark and short reports on various sites in Lambeth
  Hidden Depths: an Archaeological Exploration of Surrey's Past HUNT, Roger & GRAHAM, David Surrey Archaeological Society, 2002 942.21 Main Library pbk., 176pp., reading list, gazetteer, maps, coloured photos. Charts the story from its earliest beginnings to the modern age. Each chapter explores a different theme following the people who once occupied the area know as "Surrey"
  Neolithic Man in North-East Surrey; with a chapter on flint by B C Polkingorne Johnson, Walter & Wright, William Elliott Stock, 1903 936.2 Basement hbk., 200pp. Illus., maps., diagrs. A general introduction to the Neolithic history of that part of Surrey bordered by the Thames to the north and Box Hill and Oxted to the south.
  In and around Guildford JUDGES, E A Surrey Times, 1895 942..2162 Basement hbk., 110pp., illus, bw photos, list of MPs for Guilford since 1800, Mayors since 1800, Recorders and High Stewards, Election results from 1874 to 1894, table of miscellaneous facts description and history of the town
  David and Charles touring companion: Dorking, Reigate and Crawley area KIND, Alan David & Charles, 1990 x Basement pbk.,34pp., illus, col & bw photos, drawings, Uses the OS landranger map of the area to highlight places of interest
  A guided walk around the site of Chertsey Abbey LARKIN, Paul   726.7 LAR Basement pamphlet, pp., sketch map and plan. Inset History and Guide of St Peter Church Chertsey a guided walk around the site of the abbey starting and finishing at Chertsey museum
  Clapham in the eighteenth century: LISTER, R J 1111, 1930 942.166 Basement hbk., 35pp., illus short research paper on history of Clapham
 The History and Antiquities of the County of Surrey: Vol 1 MANNING, Owen & BRAY, William temporary, 1974 942.21 Main Library facsimile reprint of 1904 edition hbk., 713pp., illus, drawings genealogical tables one of the best of the great county histories of the 19th century
  Roman ways in the Weald MARGARY, Ivan D Phoenix House, 1965 388.1 Main Library hbk.,296pp., maps, illus., bibliog.; second copy A1593 1948 basement A survey and description of the Roman roads and trackways around the Weald
  The south eastern naturalist: being the transactions of the south-eastern union of scientific societies also the proceedings at the twenty-ninth annual congress held at Guildford MARTIN, Edward a The Society, 1924 508.422 Main Library pbk., 99pp bw illus papers read at the 1924 congress; includes report on coins found on Pewley Hill, paper on Guildford Chalk Caves.
  Chart Park: Dorking a vanished Surrey Mansion MERCER, Doris & MERCER, Edith Dorking Local History Group, 1993 728.8 Basement pbk., 60pp., illus, copies of source documents, plans notes and references Skilful use of surviving documents has enabled the authors to create a vivid picture of a lost Gothic revival mansion for which no contemporary visual reference has so far been found
  The Hill Country of the Surrey Borderland: Haslemere, Hindhead and Surrounding Villages MORRS, Joseph E Homeland Association, 1903 914.221 Basement hbk., 128pp., illus, bw photo, drawings, folded map in pocket inside end boards, includes 44 pages of contemporary advertising Contemporary guide book to South Western Surrey.
  Historic towns in Surrey: research vol 5 O'CONNELL, Martin Surrey Archaeological Society, 1977   Basement pbk, 50pp., map, plans, bibliog. archaeological survey of major towns in Surrey
  Petters Sports Field, Egham: Excavation of a late Bronze Age / Early Iron Age site O'DCONNELL, Martin Surrey Archaeological Society, 1986 936.2 Basement pbk., 85pp., diagrs., photos, drawings, bibliog.., microfiche insert; second copy basement, 7588 Report on two season excavations at Petterds Sports Field near Egham town centre in 1976 and 1977
  Surrey Industrial Archaeology: a field guide PAYNE, Gordon A Phillimore, 1977 914.21 Basement pbk., 64pp., illus., further reading list Brief guide to the industrial remains in the county
  The Buildings of England: Surrey PEVSNER, Nikolaus & NAIRN, Ian Penguin, 1962 724 Basement hbk., 501pp., illus., glossary Classic architectural history if the county
  Archaeological investigations on the site of Chertsey Abbey POULTON, Rob Surrey Archaeological Society, 1988 726.7 Basement 86pp., pbk., photographs, plans, sketches, diagrams, microfiche, Report of the 1954 excavations and those of 1984-85 including geophysical work and conclusions
  Church of St Mary Stoke d'Abernon: reprinted from the Archaeological Journal vol CXVIII RADFORD, C A Raleigh Royal Archaeological Institute, 1963 726.58 RAD Basement 10pp., pbk, bw photographs, plan. Short sketch of the history of the church, attached to reprint is a copy of St Mary's Stoke d'Abernon, a short guide 1976
  The church of St Mary Stoke d'Abernon Surrey RADFORD, C A Raleigh Royal Archaeological Institute, 1963 726.58 Basement pbk., 9pp., bw illus., plans, footnotes. Reprint form the Archaeological Journal 1963 vol 118
  Abbeys around London: being a short account of their buildings and lands, abbots and churches and their values at the dissolution RANDOLPH, John A 1111, 1899 726.7 Basement hbk., 90pp., bw illus; badly water stained contains chapters on Newark, Bermondsey, Chertsey, Waverley, and Merton abbeys
  The Surrey Countryside: the interplay of land and people SALMON, John E Surrey University, 1975 0 Basement 220pp., pbk., maps, photographs, index of place names, bibliographies a series of essays surveying the interaction between people and the land in Surrey, chapters include: Rivers and water, The green belt, Social structure, Flora and fauna and archaeology and history
  Rambles round Guildford with a topographical and historical description of the town SMITH, W C The Author, 1828 942.2162 Basement hbk., 232pp., illus, engravings, list of subscribers, chronological table, dedicated to Arthur Onslow recorder of the town: Second copy Short contemporary description of Guildford with rambles around the countryside.
  Southwark excavations 1972-1974 2 vols SOUTHWARK AND LAMBETH ARCHAEOL Surrey Archaeological Society, 1978 942.165 Basement pbk., pp 291-619., diagrs., notes, bibliog. Research and excavation reports for Thomas Street; borough high street, north Southwark
  Surrey's Heritage Strategy 2001 SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Surrey County Council, 2001 942.21 Basement pbk., 80pp., illus First review and update of 1997 heritage review.
  List of Antiquities and Conservation Areas in the Administrative County of Surrey SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Records and Surrey County Council, 1951 720.94221 Basement hbk., 211pp., illus, bw photos, fold out map in endpapers, copy of Emmanuel Bowen map of Surrey in side back cover
  List of Antiquities and Conservation Areas in the Administrative County of Surrey SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL, Town and countr Surrey County Council, 1976 720.94221 Basement pbk., 316, maps, photos List of historic buildings in Surrey
  The South Eastern Naturalist: being the transactions of the South-Eastern Union of Scientific Societies also the proceedings at the 15th Annual Congress held at Guildford TUTT, J W Elliott Stock, 1910 508.422 Basement hbk., 95pp., illus., maps, papers read at the 1910 congress
  Local History of Godalming [8 essays from the extra mural class] UNIVERSITY OF Surrey University of Surrey, 197? ?942.219 Basement pbk', 50pp., illus., sketches, bibliog. Maps, Includes essays: Some aspects of change in Godalming in 19th and 20th centuries; A shortened account of the development of state and church education in Godalming Area in the C19th; the Godalming Bank; Agricultural production in the parish of Godalming i
  History of Leatherhead: a town at the crossroads VARDEY, Edwina Leatherhead and District Local History Society, 1988 942.2165 Main Library pbk., 360pp. Illus, glossary, maps A series of essays covering the history of the town from prehistory to the late 20thC
  Three Surrey churches: a chapter in English history, St Nicholas, Compton, St Mary Guildford by Rev H R Warel; and, St Martha Chilworth by P G Palmer together with some notes on St Catherine's chapel Guildford by Thackery Turner WARE, H R & PALMER, P G Frank Lasham, Guildford, 1901 726.58 Basement hbk., 262pp., illus, bw photos, plans, diagrs., lists of authorities: second copy L123 Basement Notes of lectures given on the churches together with notes putting them into an historical context
  The parish and church of Godalming WELMAN, S E D Elliott Stock, 1900 726.58 Basement hbk., 74pp.,, illus, sketches, plan, map, short study of the church with background chapters on the parish by a member of the parish; includes chapters on the monuments, the church lands and the vicars, and the living. second copy basement 4599
  The archaeology of Surrey WHIMSTER, D C Methuen, 1931 942.21 Main Library hbk., 253pp., illus., diagrams, fold out map of the county, archaeological gazetteer 2nd copy A1325; binding broken The author aimed to provide a firm base for future work by creating one of the first surveys of Surrey's archaeology

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