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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GODALMING 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
  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
  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.
  Ramblers guide to Guildford and environs A SON OF Surrey Geographia, 192? 914.221? Basement pbk., sketch maps, fold out map of Guildford environs, town plan of Guildford introductory essay on Guildford , description of Guildford and then a selection of 12 rambles through the Surrey countryside each with a map of the walk. Publication date estimated from references on page 59 to LGOC which started to expand services into
  West Surrey regional planning scheme: a report prepared for the West Surrey Joint Town Planning Committee ADAMS, THOMPSON AND FRY West Surrey Joint Town Planning Committee, 1931 711.3 Basement 79pp., hbk., photographs, map in endpapers A report and recommendations to the West Surrey Local planning authorities produced in 1931 including the then thinking on roads, aerodromes, zoning and open spaces. Networks
  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.
  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
  Surrey: Highways, Byways and Waterways BARRETT, C R B Bliss, Sands and Foster, 1895 C698 Basement 251pp., hbk., bw illus., plates a contemporary description of some of the towns and villages of Surrey: second Basement copy not accessioned
  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.
  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
  West Surrey architecture 1840 - 2000 BUDGEN, Christopher Heritage of Waverley, 2002 720.94221 Basement pbk., 130(?)pp., illus., col photos., appendix of buildings and architects A survey of architecture in an area of Surrey roughly co-terminous with the present day borough of Waverley.
  Camden's Britannia: Surrey and Sussex; annotated and edited by Richard Gough from the edition of 1789 by Richard Gough CAMDEN, William Hutchinson, 1977 942.21 Basement hbk., 79pp., bibliog., index of places, illus., maps. Extract covering Surrey and Sussex from Camden's historical and topographical survey of the counties of England. Since Camden travelled just after there dissolution but before the civil war his book remains a primary source of great value. Donated by
  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
  Companion into Surrey COLLINSON-MORLEY, L Methuen, 1949 914.221 Basement hbk., 240pp., photos, bibliog. Second copy C1518, An historical and literary background to the rural areas of Surrey
  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"
  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"
  Catteshall Mill: a survey of the history and archaeology of then industrial site at Godalming Surrey: Research volume of the Surrey Archaeological Society no 8 CROCKER, Alan & CROCKER, Glenys Surrey Archaeological Society, 1981 621.1 Basement pbk., 50pp., plates, bibliog.., sketches, plans Report on the mill based on research carried out in 1976-77.
  The Godalming water turbine CROCKER, Glenys Godalming Water Turbine Trust, 1986 621.21?? Basement pbk., 16pp., illus, bw photos, diagrs., plans. Bibliog. Short survey of the work of the Godalming Water turbine trust to save and preserve the turbine at Catteshall Mill
  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
  Surrey in the Seventies DAVISON, Mark & CURRIE, Ian The Author, 2001 942.21 Main Library pbk., 164pp., photos a photo survey of Surrey in the 1970s
  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.
  The Landscapes of Surrey FORSS, Derek & COLLYER, Graham Countryside Books, 2001 914.221 Basement pbk., 80pp., col illus Photographic survey of Surrey "off the beaten track"
  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
  Godalming Official Guide GODALMING TOWN COUNCIL 1111, 1989 914.2219? Basement pbk, 32pp., bw photos, drawings, fold out map Official Guide to Godalming includes survey of local places of interest, famous residents and places of interest in surrounding the areas
  Godalming and its surroundings HAMILTON, T Francis W R B Stedman, 1900 914.2219 Basement hbk., 112pp., illus, photos short guide to Godalming and its locality
  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
  Godalming in old picture postcards HEAD, R e European Library, 1985 942.219 Basement hbk., 80pp., illus Postcards giving a flavour of long gone Godalming
  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
  Hidden Surrey: town and country HOWKINS, Christopher Countryside Books, 1990 914.221 Basement pbk.,192pp., illus, sketches Explore the odd or unusual of the country - the author has a talent for finding the "out of the ordinary"
  New towpath book: walkers guide to the Wey and Godalming Navigations HOWKINS, Christopher The Author, 1990 386.48 Basement pbk., 96pp., illus., A guide to the towpaths of the canals
  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
  Surrey: a Photographic Record 1859 to 1920 JANAWAY, John Countryside Books, 1984 942.21 Basement pbk., 95pp., photo Photographic survey of Surrey from Victorian times to the end of WWI
  The story of Godalming JANAWAY, John Local Heritage Books, 1983 942.219 Basement pbk., 77pp., illus., further reading Brief history of the town
  Yesterday's town JANAWAY, John 1111, 1987 942.219 Basement hbk., 115pp., illus., bw photos.. No 281 in a limited edition. Romantic yet factual record of the town's development
  Old West Surrey: Some notes and memories JEKYLL, Gertrude Kohler & Coombes, 1978 942.21 Main Library hbk., 320pp., photographs, facsimile reprint of the 1904 edition A detailed account of country life in Victorian England; includes hand written notes of gardens planned or advised on by Gertrude Jekyll. Facsimile of 1904 edition. Second copy L:8570
  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.
  Genealogical memoranda relating to Richard Wyatt of Hall Place Shackleford, citizen and carpenter of London; with an account of the almshouses of his foundation at Godalming under the care of the worshipful company of carpenters JUPP, Edward Basil Privately printed, 1910 363.55JUP Basement badly broken spine; includes pedigrees and pamphlet on Wyatt almshouses by J F Nicholls  
  Kelly's Directory of Guildford, Godalming 1975 KELLYS Kelly's, 1975 380.1029 Basement pbk., 432pp: Second copy 8665 binding broken Street and commercial director
  Kelly's Directory of Guildford, Godalming and neighbourhood 1959 KELLYS Kelly's, 1959 914.221 Basement pbk., 700pp., Street and commercial directory
  Kelly's Directory of Guildford, Godalming and neighbourhood 1961 KELLYS Kelly's, 1961 914.221 Basement pbk., 700pp., Street and commercial director
  Kelly's Directory of Guildford, Godalming and neighbourhood 1965/66 KELLYS Kelly's, 1965 914.221 Basement pbk., 700pp., Street and commercial directory
  Francis Frith's Around Surrey LIVINGSTONE, Helen Frith, 1999 942.21 Main Library hbk., 116pp., photos Photographic survey of Surrey
 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
  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.
  Godalming - Guildford and the Wey Navigation MOTT, R J The Author, 203 386.48 Basement pbk., 25pp., col illus A series of photographs taken by the author along the banks of the Wey accompanied by short descriptive text
  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
  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
  Wanderings in Surrey PALMER, William T Skeffington, nd 942.21 Basement hbk., 223pp., bw illus., "Every town, river, common, ridge. wood and road in the county has been visited" A topographical description of the country in the post war period. Published about 1950.
  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
  Upland Rambles in Surrey & Sussex SHELTON, Harold Pitman, 1932 942.2 Basement hbk., 126pp., suggested itinerary, maps, illus, A series of suggested rambles and walks through Surrey and Sussex.
  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.
  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
  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 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
  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
  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
  The Wey Navigations: an Historical Guide WARDLE, Alan R Surrey Industrial History Group, 2003 386.48 Basement pbk., 195pp., notes, illus., A practical guide for visitors and a concise history of one of Britain's earliest man-made navigable waterways.
  A Shell Guide: Surrey WATKIN, Bruce Faber, 1977 914.221 Basement hbk., 192pp., illus, col map, Contemporary description and photographs of Surrey.
  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
GODALMING NAVIGATION Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  New towpath book: walkers guide to the Wey and Godalming Navigations HOWKINS, Christopher The Author, 1990 386.48 Basement pbk., 96pp., illus., A guide to the towpaths of the canals
  Godalming - Guildford and the Wey Navigation MOTT, R J The Author, 203 386.48 Basement pbk., 25pp., col illus A series of photographs taken by the author along the banks of the Wey accompanied by short descriptive text
  The Wey Navigations: an Historical Guide WARDLE, Alan R Surrey Industrial History Group, 2003 386.48 Basement pbk., 195pp., notes, illus., A practical guide for visitors and a concise history of one of Britain's earliest man-made navigable waterways.

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