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CHURCHES Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Borough of Guildford: official Guide 1982/4   Home Publishing, 1982 ? Basement pbk., 64pp., illus, bw& col photos classified information directory, map of Guildford town centre The Official guide to Guildford for the years 1982 to 1984; includes pen pictures of the education, the villages, entertainment and activates where to stay and where to eat.
  Godalming, Charterhouse and District: thirty seven views with historical and descriptive notes   A C Curtis, 1921 942.219 Basement hbk,., ?60pages, bw photos a book of contemporary photos with short but descriptive notes
  Rambles round Guildford preceded by a topographical and historical description of the town, new and enlarged edition   Andrews & Co., 1877 914.22162? Basement hbk., 187pp., engravings; very poor condition. A description and history together with pen portraits of notables, buildings and personages of the town of Guildford with rambles in the town and surrounding areas.
  The parish, the church and its minister, a series of characteristic articles descriptive of interesting matters in connection with the parishes and churches in Guildford and its neighbourhood   Frank Lasham, Guildford, 1878 0 Basement hbk.,83pp., Originally published as articles in the local paper, essays descriptive of Sunday morning visits to churches within walking distance of Guildford
  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
  The Charm of Old Surrey ALDERMAN, H M Trefoil Books, 1932 942.21 Basement hbk., 207pp., illus, drawings, plans second copy C1183 Series of sketches of Surrey villages.
  Guildford as it was ALEXANDER, Matthew Hendon, 1978 942.2162 Basement pbk., landscape format, 44pp., illus, bw photos Photographic survey which aims to show something of the character of Victoria Guildford before the far reaching changes of modern times
  Guildford as it was ALEXANDER, Matthew Hendon, 1978 942.2162 Basement pbk., landscape format, 44pp., illus, bw photos Photographic survey which aims to show something of the character of Victoria Guildford before the far reaching changes of modern times
  A history of West Horsley church and village ASTON, Shirley B The Author, 1974 942.2162 Main Library pbk., 141pp., illus, biography, brief history of the parish of West Horsley
  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.
  Vintage Barnes and Mortlake BARNES AND MORTLAKE HISTORY Hendon, 1979 942.185?? Basement pbk., 40pp., landscape format, illus, bw photos, Complimentary volume to Barnes and Mortlake as it was, A visual tour of the area
  The oak Hamlet being an account of the history and associations of the village of Ockham Surrey BASHALL, Henry St John Elliott Stock, 1900 942.2162 Basement hbk., 54pp., bw illus., second copy C808 Reprint of an illustrated lecture given in 1893 by the author
  The Salvation Army: notes for a lecture given by Maj. Jenty Fairbank given to the Modern History Group of the University of Surrey November 1994 BINFIELD, Peter The Author, 1994 287.96 Basement pbk., 91pp., bibliog., illus Lecture notes including a section of the coming of the Salvation Army to Guildford ca 1882
  The History of Compton in Surrey BOSTON, Cecile European Art Publishing, 1933 942.219 Basement pbk., 228pp., illus., bw photos., sketches Short history of the village of Compton including table of population from the censuses 1801 to 1931, Poll tax list, history of the Advowson, list of sources, list of rectors, appendix describing the "Guildford postman" trade token
  Compton parish church BOTT, Alan The Author, 2001 726.509422 Basement pbk., 72pp., illus, some col., glossary, select bibliog., brief history of the church
  East Horsley: the history of a Surrey village BOWLEY, Pam Horse and Tree, 1995 942.2162 Basement pbk., 123pp., maps, plan, illus, photos., drawings. Survey of the village history from the earliest times down to modern times
  A History of Surrey BRANDON, Peter Phillimore, 1998 942.2 Main Library hbk., 144 pp., maps, photos, bibliography In an analysis of the tensions between the ancient rural county and the metropolitan area, the author traces the history and development of the county from prehistoric times to the present day.
  A History of Surrey BRANDON, Peter Phillimore, 1977 942.21 Main Library hbk., 128pp., bibliography, maps, photos., sketches In an analysis of the tensions between the ancient rural county and the metropolitan area. The author traces the history and development of the county from prehistoric times to the present day; Second copy Basement 8577
  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.
  Home Words for heart and hearth, 1891 BULLOCK, Charles Home Words, 1891 205 BUL Basement hbk., 285pp., line drawings Bound copies of the parish newsletter of Stoke-next-Guildford
  Home Words for heart and hearth, 1893 BULLOCK, Charles Home Words, 1893 205 BUL Basement hbk., 285pp., line drawings Bound copies of the parish newsletter of Stoke-next-Guildford
  Home Words for heart and hearth, 1897 BULLOCK, Charles Home Words, 1897 205 BUL Basement hbk., 285pp., line drawings Bound copies of the parish newsletter of Stoke-next-Guildford
  Bisley Bits: records of a Surrey corner CATER, J Simpkin Marshall Hamilton Kent, 1892 942.2162 Basement hbk., 127pp., illus, drawings, fold out plan of NRA range A collections of jottings about Bisley and its history intended as a memento to visitors to the NRA ranges.
  Clapham and the Clapham sect CLAPHAM ANTIQUARIAN SOCIETY 1111, 1927 942.166 Basement hbk., 236pp., illus., bibliog., includes a history of Clapham reprinted from Manning and 's History of Surrey with a list of the rectors of Clapham; and The Clapham Sect by R de M Rudolf
  Francis Paynter 1863 to 1908: a remarkable Guildfordian COLLINGWOOD, Jeremy The Author, 2001 282.092 Basement pbk., 44pp., illus., bibliog. Pamphlet describing the life of Francis Paynter, Rector of Stoke
  Images of Guildford ROSE, David Breedon Books, 1998 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 206pp., photos, illus., list of subscribers A photographic survey showing the changing scene in the town of Guildford and its environs
  Images of Guildford ROSE, David Breedon Books, 1998 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 206pp., photos, illus., list of subscribers A photographic survey showing the changing scene in the town of Guildford and its environs
  The Church Plate of Surrey COOPER, T S Surrey Archaeological Society, 1902 726.53 Basement hbk., 383pp., illus., sketches, photos., list of makers marks, A partial catalogue of churches in Surrey including lists of plate now thought to be lost.
  Guildford: a Pictorial History CORKE, Shirley Phillimore, 1990 942.2162 Basement hbk., 150pp., illus bw photos, Photographic record of the town
  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
  Rambles in Surrey COX, J Charles Methuen, 1910 914.221 Basement hbk., 315pp., illus, bw photos., "unconventional walks in Surrey"
  Views of all the churches and chapelries in the county of Surrey CRACKLOW, Charles Thomas Phillimore, 1979 726.58 Main Library hbk., 156pp., illus, Reprint of the plates from the 1823 edition of Cracken's companion to Manning and 's "History of Surrey". The books highlights to great variety of Surrey churches.
  A vision for Guildford cathedral: a interim report on stakeholder engagement DEAN & CHAPTER OF GUILDFORD, Cathedral Dean and Chapter of Guildford Cathedral, 2006 711.56 Basement pbk., 84pp., illus An account of the initial consultation over the proposed development of the cathedral precinct
  Surrey: Shire County Guide DREWETT, John Shire, 1996 914.221 Basement pbk., 120pp., illus., index of places to visit, Short guide to the county, as interesting for the contemporary view as for what it tells us about the current county.
  A history of Bagshot and Windlesham EEDLE, Marie de G Phillimore, 1977 942.42213 Basement hbk., 262pp., bibliog.., source notes, maps, photo., The author traces the pattern of development tin the two settlements from medieval times to the early part of the 29th century
  The churches of Wotton, Abinger and Oakwood FAIRBANKS, F R The Author, 1911 726.5 Basement hbk.,63pp., illus, bw drawings, photographs, lists of rectors, vicars: Second copy 4509 Basement brief history of three churches in Dorking deanery which have been under the patronage of the Evelyn family since the end of the 16th century
  Victorian and Edwardian Surrey from old photographs GOFF, Martyn Batsford, 1972 942.21 Main Library hbk, ca 150pp., photos Victorian photos of Surrey showing out of the way places and long forgotten scene: Second copy 6058 Basement
  Compton, Surrey GOULD, Veronica The Author, 1990 942.219??? Main Library pbk., 64pp., illus, bw photos., sketch maps, Guide to the villages including chapters on St Nicholas Church, the Pilgrims Way, the (then) present day village, the Watts Gallery and Chapel, and walks in the area
  Ham and Petersham as it was GREEN, James & GREENWOOD, Sylvia Hendon, 1980 0 Basement pbk., landscape format, 44pp., illus, bw photos, sketch map Illustrates the recent of Ham and Petersham from around 1890 using contemporary photos
  Glimpse of Old England: Surrey by the Tillingbourne HAMILTON-SNEATH, Jenny 1111, 1997 942.21 Basement pbk., 151pp., illus., photos., bibliog. An opportunity to learn something about life in the Tillingbourne Valley between Leith Hill and Shalford.
  Newdigate: a Surrey wealden parish, its history and houses. HARDING, Joan & BANKS, Joyce The Author, 1993 942.218 Basement pbk., 227pp., line drawings, diagrams, glossary, transcriptions of some source documents A history of the parish drawing on sources documents and work done by the Domestic Buildings Research Group (Surrey)
  Epsom: its history and its surroundings HOME, Gordon Homeland Association, 1901 942.215 Basement hbk., 194pp., folded map of Epsom in pocket inside back cover, illus, sketches, bw photos, table of birds, , bibliography
  Epsom: its history and its surroundings with a new forward by John Dent HOME, Gordon SR Publishers, 1971 942.215 Basement hbk., 194pp., fold out map of Epsom, illus, bibliog. Table of local birds facsimile reprint of Dent's 1901 history and description of Epsom.
  A West Surrey Sketch Book: Twenty Six Drawings by William Hude with an Introductory Essay by Eric Parker HYDE, William & PARKER, Eric A C Curtis, 1913 914.22162 Basement hbk., 52pp., with plates tipped into facing pages. A short sketch book of wet Surrey with views of the locality
  Around Dorking in Old Photographs JACKSON, Alan A Sutton, 1989 942.2165 Main Library pbk., 160pp., A representative collection of photographs recording the beauty, life and interest of the town and its surrounding villages
  Ash and Ash Vale: a pictorial history JENKINSON, Sally Phillimore, 1990 942.2162 Basement hbk., 100pp., illus, photos. Pictorial history of the villages
  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
  A History of Surrey MALDEN, Henry Elliot temporary, 1977 942.21 Main Library hbk. 321pp., bibliography First published in 1900 the author intends to give a "brief general view of the history of the county"
  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
  Kingston upon Thames: a pictorial history MCCORMACK, Anne Phillimore, 1989 942.194 Basement hbk., [100pp], illus, bw photos, A photographic record of 150 years of Kingston's history including many photos from the Kingston Heritage centre
  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.
  Picturesque Surrey: a portfolio of sketches by Duncan Moul with descriptive letterpress by Gibson Thompson MOUL, Duncan & THOMPSON, Gibson F E Robinson, 190? 942.21 Basement hbk., 337pp., illus a contemporary description of villages in the County accompanied by engravings
  The church of St Peter, Hascombe, Diocese of Winchester MUSGRAVE, Vernon The Author, 1885 726.5 Basement hbk., 76pp., sketches, diagrs., inventory of goods in the church, extract from registers short history of the church by the rector for 30 years
  The Knight of the Red Cross; or, the Romance of Archbishop Abbot's Tomb in the Church of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Guildford, Surrey PALMER, Philip G Frank Lasham, Guildford, 1911 0 Basement hbk., 16pp., illus, bw photos., engravings. An examination of the tomb of George Abbot and the story told by the monuments and inscriptions contained on it.
  Ancient Stained and Painted Glass in the Churches of Surrey PEATLING, A V Surrey Archaeological Society, 1930 726.588 Basement hbk., 141 pp., col and bw photos, line drawings Survey of the stained and painted glass windows in Surrey churches: second copy, basement 4818
  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
  Farnham and its Surroundings: a Handbook for Visitors and Residents ROW, Prescott F Warne, 1917 942.219 Basement pbk., 88pp.,fold out map, illus, sketches, photos, short sketch of Farnham and district
  The Old Parish Churches of Surrey SLATER, Mike Folley, 2002 726.509 Basement pbk., 87pp., glossary, illus, plans, photos. Describes the features of interest in the old churches of Surrey - those from Saxon times to the 1790s.
  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.
  Surrey Bells and the London Bell founders: a contribution to the comparative study of bell inscriptions STAHLSCHMIDT, J C L Elliott Stock, 1884 786.868 Basement hbk., 230pp., illus, sketches, A short account of the medieval London bell founders together with a description of the bells in Surrey churches viewed by the author
  A List of the Monumental Brasses in Surrey STEVENSON, Mill Kingsmead Reprints, 1970 739.522 Basement hbk., 585pp., bw illus First published in 1921, an authoritative list of brasses in Surrey churches. Includes an appendix of lost brasses for which rubbings exist
  The Baptist Churches of Surrey STOCKWELL, Arthur H The Author, 191? 286.64221 Basement hbk., 254pp., pages missing at end of book illus, photos. A short description of the Baptist churches then in Surrey
  Surrey Within Living Memory: Compiled from Notes sent in from Institutes in the County SURREY FEDERATION OF W.I.s Countryside Books, 1992 942.21 Main Library pbk., 272pp., illus., map Personal recollections and interviews by WI members of life in the first half of the 20th century
  In Picturesque Surrey SURREY TIMES Surrey Times, 189? 914.221? Basement bound pamphlet, foolscap, 54pp., illus, bw photos, drawings, pen pictures and photos of selected Surrey towns and villages; second copy C792 Basement
  Summer Number 1899 SURREY TIMES Surrey Times, 1899   Basement bound pbk, 48pp. Illus, contemporary advertisements, bw photos. Some pages in fragile condition. The summer 1899 number of the Surrey Times, includes short descriptions and some photographs of Surrey towns
  Our Lady of Battersea: the story of Battersea church and parish told for original sources TAYLOR, J G George White, 1924 282.42 TAY Basement hbk.,442pp., illus., plans, A history of Battersea parish from the seventh century to 1925 drawn from document sin the archives of Westminster Abbey, the Overseers Books and Vestry Minutes together with various other local primary sources
  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
  Some records of the churches and ancient parish of the Holy and Undivided Trinity, Guildford, published on the occasion of the dedication of the New Chancel VALPY, Arthur s Frank Lasham, Guildford, 1888 0 Basement hbk., 28pp., list of Rectors, transcriptions of memorials, order of service for the consecration, slightly warped binging Contains a short history of the church, extracts from parish registers, inventory of the church, description of the old church and the new. Short history of the Abbot family, short list of peals of the bells.,: Second copy also Basement C651
  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
  Bygone Woking WAKEFORD, Ian Phillimore, 1983 942.2142 Basement hbk., 100pp., illus., further reading list Pictorial survey of Woking from early 1900s to late 1930s.
  Parson and Parish in Eighteenth Century Surrey: Replies to Bishops Visitations to the Archdeaconry of Surrey WARD, W R Surrey Record Society, 1994 274.2216 Basement hbk., 198pp., includes list of parishes by deanery and of Surrey Peculiars Includes the returns for the visitations of 1725, 1764 and 1788
  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
  An album of local costume WEYBRIDGE MUSEUM 1111, 1977 0 Basement pbk., landscape format, 12pp., illus, bw photos photos of costumes from the museum's collection supplemented by contemporary photos of places and things that put the costume in context
  Attempt Great Things: the Diocese of Guildford 1927 to 1977 WINNETT, Arthur Robert Guildford Diocesan Board of Finance, 1977 274.2216 Basement pbk., 84pp.illus. Brief history and survey of the first fifty years of the Guildford Diocese
  Vintage Richmond, Surrey WRIGHT, Mariateresa Hendon, 1978 942.195? Basement pbk., landscape format, 40pp., illus, bw photo, sketch map A visual tour into Richmond's past, complementary to Richmond, Surrey as it was

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