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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  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
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
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
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
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
Vintage Guildford ALEXANDER, Matthew Hendon, 1981 942.2162 Main Library pbk., 44pp., bw photos Pictorial history of Guildford incorporating suggestions made by readers of Guildford as it was. The photographs concentrate mainly with the firms and shops in business during the period.
Westwood, Normandy: story of a Surrey estate ASHWORTH, Pat & KINDER, Jack Westwood Place Management, 1998 942.216 Basement pbk., 116pp., bibliog.., illus, diagrs, maps, photos. History of the Coussmaker estate at Westwood in Wyke
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
A picture of Surrey BAKER, John L Robert Hale, 1980 942.21 Main Library hbk., 224pp., illus, glossary of architectural terms, sketch map,; second copy Basement= 210 Brief survey of the architectural history based on the cottages, houses, farms churches and stately homes 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 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 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.
Dennis: 100 years of Innovation BROWN, Stewart J Ian Allen, 1995 629.22 Basement hbk., 112pp., col photos., Short history of one of the most respected name sin British vehicle engineering
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
The Pilgrim's Way from Winchester to Canterbury CARTWRIGHT, Julia John Murray, 1911 914.22 Basement hbk., 225pp., illus, bw photographs, drawings, sketches, map. Reprint of the account of the Pilgrim's Way first published in Art Journal 1892
The Pilgrim's Way from Winchester to Canterbury, with illustrations by A Quinton CARTWRIGHT, Julia & QUINTON, A J S Virtue, 1895 942.2 Basement hbk., 158pp., illus., maps  
Guildford CHAMBERLAIN, E r Phillimore, 1982 942.2162 Basement hbk., 242pp., bibliog., illus., maps, photos. A "biography" of the town
Guildford: a history and celebration of the town CHAMBERLAIN, Russell Frith, 2004 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 117pp., bibliography map, photographs Text and photographs discussing Guildford's history from earliest times to the present day
Guildford: town under siege CHAMBERLAIN, Russell Guildford Society, 1987 0 Basement 48pp, pbk, photographs, drawings Published to commemorate the Guildford Society's 50th anniversary. Autographed by the author
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
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
Stoke next Guildford: a short history CLARK, Lyn Phillimore, 1999 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 100pp., notes, illus, maps A first attempt to explore the history of Guildford's near neighbour which has all but disappeared
Bygone Surrey CLINCH, George & KERSHAW, S W Simpkin Marshall, 1895 942.21 Basement hbk., 252pp., bw illus, plans A "rapid" survey of the history of Surrey
Bygone Surrey CLINCH, George & KERSHAW, S W SR Publishers, 1970 942.21 Main Library hbk., 252pp., illus, reprint of 1895 edition A survey of the history, dialect, folk lore,
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
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
Guildford: the War years 1939 to 1945 ROSE, David Breedon Books, 1999 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 183pp., bibliography maps, photographs, bomb incident record Social history of the war years tracing events as they unfolded and affected ordinary people through eyewitness accounts and memories of participants.
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
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"
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
The Guildford Union Workhouse and the Vagrants casual ward DAVIES, Helen Chapman Guildford Museum, 2004 362.583 Main Library pbk., 66pp., bibliog.., glossary, illus., second copy acc 7264 in basement Discussion of poor relief and the Guildford workhouse
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
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.
The Pilgrim's Road: a practical guide for the pedestrian on the ancient way from Winchester to Canterbury ELLISTON-ERWOOD, Frank C Homeland Association, 1923 914.22 Basement hbk., 236pp., fold out map of the Pilgrim's Way, bibliog., photographs, sketch maps, plans Short guide to the Pilgrim's Way originally published din 1910
The Charlotteville Cycling club FIELDS, D J 1111, 2004 796.6 Basement pbk., 55pp., photo., club records from inception to 1953. history of the Charlotteville cycling club to 1953; facsimile reprint of 1953ed.
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
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.
Guildford a residential centre: the official guide of the Corporation of Guildford with an introduction by Eric Parker GUILDFORD CORPORATION Guildford Borough Council, 1946 ?942.2162 Basement hbk., 53pp., illus, drawing if Corporation regalia and plate, bw photos, The municipal guide for 1946; includes essays on Guildford through the centuries, Guildford of today, walks around Guildford, Guildford as a centre for motorists and general information on the Council's administration, gas, electricity and water and sewag
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
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
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 North Downs way: Long distance footpath guide no 11 HERBSTEIN, Denis HMSO, 1982 914.221 Basement pbk., 145pp., book list, illus, sketches, maps, photos. A guide to long distance footpath no 11
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 Frith's Around Guildford HOWELL, Keith Frith, 2000 942.21 Main Library 85pp., bw photos,; second copy basement=8582 contemporary photographs of Guildford and the surrounding area from around 1895 to the 1960s
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
Haunted Guildford HUTCHINSON, Philip Tempus, 2006 133.1 Main Library pbk., 94p., bibliog., illus A survey of Guildford ghosts by the founder of the Guildford ghost trail
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
Guildford Past and present JANAWAY, John & HEAD, Ron Countryside Books, 1985 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 95pp, photographs, missing pages 47/48 and 39/40 "Then and now" photographs of street scenes around Guildford from 19 and 20th century, the now is 1985
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.
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
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
Merrow: the village and the Downs LEWIS, LOUISE The Author, 1998 942.2162 Main Library pbk., 72pp., bibliography, illus, maps, extract from census returns, list of rectors short history of the development of Merrow over 200years , the Author is a resident of the village: second copy Basement: 3934
Francis Frith's Around Surrey LIVINGSTONE, Helen Frith, 1999 942.21 Main Library hbk., 116pp., photos Photographic survey of Surrey
A history of Surrey (popular county histories) MALDEN, Henry Elliot Elliott Stock, 1900 942.2162 Basement hbk, 321pp., bibliog. Short history of the county from the earliest times.
A History of Surrey MALDEN, Henry Elliot Elliott Stock, 1900 942.21 Basement hbk., 321pp., bibliog., An attempt to put Surrey in the context of English history
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 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.
Foul deeds and suspicious deaths in Guildford MAXTON, Caroline Wharncliffe, 2005 364.1523 Main Library pbk., illus, bw photos, plans, bibliog. Stories of the darker side of humanity in cases of murder, deceit and pure malice committed in and a round Guildford
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
St John Ambulance in Guildford: the first 50 years MERCER, Sarah The Author, 2004 362.188 Main Library pbk., 94pp., illus, diagrams, photos. A survey of the history of the Guildford division from1888 to 1938
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
Guildford: the Changing Face NEWMAN, Stanley Breedon Books, 2002 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 215pp., photos, bibliography Autographed by the author, the book depicts the changes in Guildford over the 50years
And the Lord Taketh Away: How the Mount Cemetery Came Into Being and Pen Pictures of Those Buried There NICHOLAS, Roger Guildford Museum, 2004 365.75 Basement pbk., 77pp., illus, plans, notes, bibliog. Gives a brief history of how and why the Mount Cemetery came into being.
Guildford in the Great War OAKLEY, William h 1111, 1934 942.2162 Basement hbk., 232pp., illus., roll of honour, The story of how the Great War come to Guildford and affected the locality; written by a former editor of the Surrey Advertiser
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
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.
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.
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
A Guildford Welcome: a History of the Guildford Library Service PENCYATE, Mollie The Author, 2004 0 Basement pbk., pamphlet, 6pp. An essay surveying the achievements of the Guildford Library service from its inception in 1942 to its transfer to Surrey County Council in1974
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
Surrey, Guildford and district from original water colour paintings r J Salmon, nd ? Basement pbk., 14pp., col plates Reproductions of original water colour paintings of the district
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
Memory Lane: Guildford & District ROSE, David temporary, 2000 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 202pp., photos, illus bibliography A photographic history of Guildford including Merrow, Shalford St Catherine's and Worplesdon from Victorian times to the 1980s
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.
The parliamentary representation of Surrey from 1290 to 1924 being a list of the 2454 members of the county and its derivative boroughs with an index and some introductory notes. SMITH, J E Wightman, 1927 328.4221 Basement hbk., 134pp. an attempt to reflect the history of the county through its members of parliament
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
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
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
The breweries and public houses of Guildford, part 1 with some notes on the temperance movement STURLEY, Mark Charles W Traylen, 1990 663.42 Main Library pbk., 240pp., illus, bibliography A survey of brewing in Guildford with a brief description of Guildford public houses; second copy 8429 in basement.
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
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
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
Four centuries of Local unofficial money: the butcher the baker, the candlestick maker THEOBOLD, John Guildford Institute, 2004 0 Basement pamphlet, bibliography, glossary, lists of local villages issuing tokens, co-operative checks and tokens, descriptions of 17th century Guildford tokens. Text of a talk given at Guildford Institute 17 Nov 2004 as a "brief and superficial glimpse" of the unofficial trade tokens in use in and around Guildford
Memories of Guildford TRUE NORTH BOOKS True North Books, 2000 942.2162 Basement 104pp., hbk, photographs A selection of photographs and memories of Guildford in the 1940s, 1950s and 1960s
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.
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
London's Lost Route to the Sea VINE, P A L David & Charles, 1973 386 Main Library hbk., 267pp., illus., plans, sketch maps An account of the Wey and Arun Junction canal written fro the general reader but with the historian in mind
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.
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
A Shell Guide: Surrey WATKIN, Bruce Faber, 1977 914.221 Basement hbk., 192pp., illus, col map, Contemporary description and photographs of Surrey.
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
  Yvonne Arnaud Theatre: opening festival June 1965 YVONNE ARNAUD THEATRE Yvonne Arnaud Theatre, 1962 0 Basement pbk.60pp., illus, bw photos, diagrs. Published to commemorate the opening of the Yvonne Arnaud Theatre in 1965, includes photos of "stars" involved with eh building project and the opening festival. List of theatre Founders (donors and supporters)

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