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.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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EAST HORSLEY 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.
  Guildford and district: the official guide and handbook for residents and visitors   Guildford Borough Council, 1972 942.2162 Basement pbk., 120pp. Illus., col & bw illus., classified information directory, fold out map of Guildford district showing ward boundaries, plan of Ash and Guildford Town, includes an essay by Mark Sturley on Guildford and the Local Government Act 1972. The Official guide to Guildford for the years 1972 to 1973; includes sections on wards in the new District, future developments , inc the Friary development, the new Guildford hospital, law courts, a guide to Guildford for the tourist, a list of interest
  The Churches of Surrey BLATCH, Mervyn Phillimore, 1997 726.58 Main Library hbk., 232pp., photos., The author aims to raise Surrey churches from their 'Cinderella' position. "One cannot go far without finding something of interest!"
  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
  County Guide: Surrey Concise and Practical CHAMPNEYS, Judy Johnson and Bacon, 1976 914.221?? Basement pbk., 64pp., book list, bw illus. short essay describing contemporary Surrey plus a gazetteer of places each with a short description
  The end of tradition: country life in central Surrey CONNELL, John Routledge, 1978 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 231pp., tables,; second copy 88 Basement A survey of the villages of East and West Clandon and East and West Horsley analysing the effects of the coming of commuters and other influence during the lat 19th and early 20th centuries which reduced their isolation
  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.
  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 History of Woking CROSBY, Alan Phillimore, 1982 942.2142 Basement hbk., 224pp., bibliog., notes and references table, population of the parishes, maps, illus. An easily read account of the making of the town from earliest times down to WW2: 2nd copy = 4500
  Old Cottages and Farmhouses in Surrey DAVIE, W Galsworthy & CURTIS GREEN, W Batsford, 1908 728.37 Basement hbk,. {300]pp., plates, a pictorial survey of farm houses and cottages in Surrey
  Guildford Rural District: official guide GUILDFORD RURAL Directory Publications, 1965 914.22162? Basement pbk.,92pp., illus, bw photos, col plate, road map of Environs of Guildford, map of Guildford Rural District area Official guide to the Guildford Rural district. Publication date estimated
  A guide to the Industrial History of Guildford and its Borough HAVERON, Francis Surrey Industrial History Group, 1993   Basement pbk., 40pp., illus, bw photos, drawings, map, further reading list Brief survey of the industrial archaeology of the borough of Guildford.
  The Charm of Surrey HOME, Gordon A & C Black, nd 914.221 Basement HBK., 136pp, drawings of Surrey towns and villages Romantic description of contemporary Surrey
  Surrey Murder Casebook JOHNSON, W H Countryside Books, 2000 364.152 Basement pbk., 127pp. bibliog.., illus, photos, maps, diagrs Some of the most macabre and intriguing murders in Britain have been committed in Surrey. The book describes 14 of them between 1879 and 1994.
  Francis Frith's Around Surrey LIVINGSTONE, Helen Frith, 1999 942.21 Main Library hbk., 116pp., photos Photographic survey of Surrey
  The King's England: Surrey: London's Southern Neighbour MEE, Arthur Hodder and Stoughton, 1945 914.221 Main Library hbk., 349pp., illus, maps on endpapers; additional copies copy: Basement 7576 & 7577 Survey of the county
  Surrey rambles: ten country walks around Surrey PALMER, Derek Countryside Books, 1987 914.221 Basement pbk., sketch maps Ten circular walks in Surrey chosen to reflect the diversity of countryside.
  Guildford and villages: then and now ROSE, David Breedon Books, 2003 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 221pp., photographs A look into the past comparing streets and buildings in the town and neighbouring villages an comparing them with how they look today
  A Topographical and Historical Description of the County of Surrey, Containing an Account of its Towns, Cathedrals, Castles, Antiquities Churches, Monuments, Public Edifices [and] Picturesque Scenery. SHOBERL, Mr Sherwood Neely and Jones, 1813 942.21 Basement hbk., 304pp., illus., list of books published on Surrey A description of Surrey, interesting for its historical context. Contains a general survey of the county and then more detailed descriptions; includes a list of Barons having their capital residence in Surrey, a list of baronets.
  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.
  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
  The Breweries and Public Houses of Guildford, Part 2 including an Addendum to Part 1 STURLEY, Mark The Author, 1995 663.42 Main Library pbk., 188pp., illus., a survey of brewing in the former Guildford rural district with a brief description of public houses
  Surrey quarter sessions records, order book and sessions rolls 1659-1661, vol 6, presented by the Records and Ancient Monuments Committee SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Surrey County Council, 1934 347.42 Basement HBK., 226pp, Details of the earliest known records of the Surrey quarter sessions; includes a list of trades mentioned in the rolls, a list of offences taken from the indictments, list of justices of the peace mentioned in the rolls; general index contains personal names.
  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
  William, Earl of Lovelace 1805-1893 TUDSBERY-TURNER, Stephen Surrey Archaeological Society, 2001 920 Basement pbk., 29pp., photo., sketch, notes Brief survey of the life of the East Horsley landowner
  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.
  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
  A Shell Guide: Surrey WATKIN, Bruce Faber, 1977 914.221 Basement hbk., 192pp., illus, col map, Contemporary description and photographs of Surrey.
EAST MOLESEY Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  The way about Surrey with comprehensive gazetteer BAINES, A Iliffe, X 914.221 Basement hbk., 212 pp., gazetteer, sketches, fold out map A gazetteer and guide of the county
  The Churches of Surrey BLATCH, Mervyn Phillimore, 1997 726.58 Main Library hbk., 232pp., photos., The author aims to raise Surrey churches from their 'Cinderella' position. "One cannot go far without finding something of interest!"
  Cambridge County Geographies: Surrey BOSWORTH, George F Cambridge UP, 1909 914.221 Basement hbk., 151pp., illus., diagrs., bw photos, map on endpapers, gazetteer Topographical description of Surrey, a school textbook in style.
  County Guide: Surrey Concise and Practical CHAMPNEYS, Judy Johnson and Bacon, 1976 914.221?? Basement pbk., 64pp., book list, bw illus. short essay describing contemporary Surrey plus a gazetteer of places each with a short description
  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.
  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.
  Portrait of Surrey CRACKNELL, Basil E Robert Hale, 1976 914.221 Main Library hbk., 255pp., maps., illus; second copy Basement 7542 a survey of "one of the most beautiful county in England"
  Fowler's Guide to Surrey FOWLER, C R S Fowler, 1994 914.221 Main Library pbk., 148pp., second copy - Basement acc=6664 Leisure facts and short history of the county
  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.
  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.
  The Charm of Surrey HOME, Gordon A & C Black, nd 914.221 Basement HBK., 136pp, drawings of Surrey towns and villages Romantic description of contemporary Surrey
  Francis Friths' Surrey revisited HOWELL, Keith Frith, 2004 942,21 Main Library hbk., 114pp., illus bw photos, photographic history of the county, about one photos of each major town or village
 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
  The King's England: Surrey: London's Southern Neighbour MEE, Arthur Hodder and Stoughton, 1945 914.221 Main Library hbk., 349pp., illus, maps on endpapers; additional copies copy: Basement 7576 & 7577 Survey of the county
  Highways and Byways in Surrey PARKER, Eric Macmillan, 1908 914.221 Basement 452pp., fold out map of Surrey, sketches, Very poor condition A description of Surrey for the early 19th century walker or tourist
  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.
  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
  Surrey quarter sessions records, order book and sessions rolls 1659-1661, vol 6, presented by the Records and Ancient Monuments Committee SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Surrey County Council, 1934 347.42 Basement HBK., 226pp, Details of the earliest known records of the Surrey quarter sessions; includes a list of trades mentioned in the rolls, a list of offences taken from the indictments, list of justices of the peace mentioned in the rolls; general index contains personal names.
  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
  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
  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.
  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
  A Shell Guide: Surrey WATKIN, Bruce Faber, 1977 914.221 Basement hbk., 192pp., illus, col map, Contemporary description and photographs of Surrey.
EAST SHEEN 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.
  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 Churches of Surrey BLATCH, Mervyn Phillimore, 1997 726.58 Main Library hbk., 232pp., photos., The author aims to raise Surrey churches from their 'Cinderella' position. "One cannot go far without finding something of interest!"
  The King's England: Surrey: London's Southern Neighbour MEE, Arthur Hodder and Stoughton, 1945 914.221 Main Library hbk., 349pp., illus, maps on endpapers; additional copies copy: Basement 7576 & 7577 Survey of the county
  A Topographical and Historical Description of the County of Surrey, Containing an Account of its Towns, Cathedrals, Castles, Antiquities Churches, Monuments, Public Edifices [and] Picturesque Scenery. SHOBERL, Mr Sherwood Neely and Jones, 1813 942.21 Basement hbk., 304pp., illus., list of books published on Surrey A description of Surrey, interesting for its historical context. Contains a general survey of the county and then more detailed descriptions; includes a list of Barons having their capital residence in Surrey, a list of baronets.
  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.
EASTBOURNE Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Long Distance Route Guide No 7: The South Downs Way JENNETT, Sean HMSO, 1977 914.225 Main Library pbk., 112pp., reading list, illus, maps  
EASTLANDS 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
EASTWATER HOUSE 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
EDUCATION Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
  A century of change: a Surrey village in the 20th century BOWLEY, Pam Horse and Tree, 2003 942.2162 Basement pbk., 140pp., illus., photos, map The changes taking place in a Surrey village - West Horsley - during the 20th century.
  Old West Horsley: story of a Surrey village BOWLEY, Pam Horse and Tree, 2000 942.2162 Main Library pbk., 235pp., illus, maps, sketches Complement to her book the Story of West Horsley Manor and its Church, the author traces the history of the village, its people, its customs and buildings using source material and originally serialised in the parish magazine.
  Charterhouse past and present BROWN, William Haig H Stedman, 1879 373.222 Basement hbk., 238pp., illus, drawings, list of governors from 1611 to 1879; Second copy A825 History of the school
  Survival: the rise, fall and rise of the Guildford Institute of the University of Surrey CHAMBERLIN, Russell University of Surrey, 1996 374.942216 Main Library pbk.,194pp., illus, bw photos, bibliog., constitution of GI History of the Institute from its inception to the merger with the University
  Guildford: a Pictorial History CORKE, Shirley Phillimore, 1990 942.2162 Basement hbk., 150pp., illus bw photos, Photographic record of the town
  Surrey: the rise of a modern university from the foundation of Battersea Polytechnic in 1891 to the silver jubilee of the university of Surrey in 1991 DOUGLAS, Roy University of Surrey, 1991 378.42 Main Library hbk., 214pp., illus, references History of the university written by a former member of staff closely involved during the transition.
  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)
  The road to Farnham castle: the story behind the centre for international briefing HOLLAND, Harry Centre for international breifing, 1986   Basement pbk., 96pp., illus The story of the Centre for International briefing and Overseas Service from its inception, its move to Moor Park and subsequently to Farnham castle up to 1984.
  Workers Educational Association: Guildford Growth of a Branch HOWARD, Mary 1111, 2003 374.942216 Basement pbk., 16pp., illus short history of the WEA in Guildford to mark the centenary of the movement
  Miss Thrupp visited: some history and reminiscences of a village school KNEE, Anne The Author, 1984   Basement pbk., 32pp., illus, bw photos., school timeline, list of references The story of Merrow Street school told from its logbooks and the reminiscences of some former pupils
  Understanding the real world: a visual history of the University of Surrey PICK, Christopher Surrey University, 2002 378.155 Basement pbk., 224pp., illus, photos., bibliog., Book published the mark the 35th anniversary of the University of Surrey charts its history from the beginnings as Battersea Polytechnic
  The Royal Grammar School STURLEY, D M The Author, 1980 370 Main Library hbk., bibliog., illus.,, second copy acc 198 in basement history if the school by one of its senior masters
  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
  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
  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
  The Royal Grammar School, Guildford: an illustrated history WATSON, Nigel James and James, 2004 373.241 Main Library hbk., 144pp., bw & col photos, drawings Commissioned to commemorate the four hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the granting of King Edward VI's charter. The book relates the history of the school from it foundation in 1509 to 2004
  The Royal Grammar School of Guildford 1509: a record and review WILLIAMSON, G C Bell, 1929 373.241 Basement hbk., 172pp., list of old boys from the minute books. list of persons to whom admission tickets were sent for the ld boys dance 1780-1813, extracts from the school rent rolls; extracts from wills and statutes History of the school from its foundation down to 1920s
EDWARDS, MONICA Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  The Authors' Circle [the homes of famous authors who have lived in the Surrey Hampshire borders] BONE, Charles Tremlett's Books, 1998 920.98 Basement hbk., 47pp., illus Records the association of a selection of internationally known authors with the area. Signed by the author.

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