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ICKENHAM Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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!"
ILLNESS see SICKNESS
INDUSTRIAL ARCHAEOLOGY Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
  Aspects of archaeology and history in Surrey towards a research framework for the county COTTON, Jonathan & CROCKER, Glenys, etc. Surrey Archaeological Society, 2004 942.21 Main Library pbk., 261pp., bibliographies, maps, photos A series of papers read at the 2001 conference of Surrey Archaeological Society which updates the 1987 publication Archaeology in Surrey
  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.
  Chilworth gunpowder CROCKER, Glenys Surrey Industrial History Group, 1984 662.26 Basement pbk., plans, sketch map, illus, diagrs., list of references, field guide. Chilworth gunpowder mills were not the first in Surrey but were longest in their operation. This booklet discusses one of the most important industrial archaeology site sin the county.
  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
  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.
  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 book of the Wandle: the story of a Surrey river HOBSON, John M Routledge, 1924 914.221 Basement hbk., 196pp., illus, bw photos, sketch map A survey of the Wandle and the countryside through which it flows.
  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
  David and Charles touring companion: Dorking, Reigate and Crawley area KIND, Alan David & Charles, 1990 x Basement pbk.,34pp., illus, col & bw photos, drawings, Uses the OS landranger map of the area to highlight places of interest
  Surrey and the motor KNOWLES, Gordon Surrey Industrial History Group, 2005 629.22 Main Library pbk.,225pp., illus., a brief survey of the relationship between motor cars and motor bikes and the Surrey Countryside
  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 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.
  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.
  Surrey Industrial Archaeology: a field guide PAYNE, Gordon A Phillimore, 1977 914.21 Basement pbk., 64pp., illus., further reading list Brief guide to the industrial remains in the county
  Puttenham and Wanborough: the past in pictures SAUNDERS, Margaret E 1111, 2000 942.2162 Basement hbk., 100(?)pp. Illus, bw photos., A pictorial record of life in a Surrey village in the 19th and 20th centuries
  Surrey at Work in old photographs SHEPHEARD, Chris Sutton, 1992 942.21 Main Library pbk., 160pp., photos A selection of photos showing the changing face of the county: second copy 7493 Basement.
  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.
INDUSTRIES Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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.
  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.
  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
  The North Downs BRANDON, Peter Phillimore, 2005 910.422 Basement hbk., 288pp., illus, bw & col. Photos, poster reproductions, notes, bibliog. Recreates the past landscapes of the Downs and examines the history of famous products - Farnham hops, Dorling fowl and Banstead mutton
  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
  Guildford: a Pictorial History CORKE, Shirley Phillimore, 1990 942.2162 Basement hbk., 150pp., illus bw photos, Photographic record of the town
  Aspects of archaeology and history in Surrey towards a research framework for the county COTTON, Jonathan & CROCKER, Glenys, etc. Surrey Archaeological Society, 2004 942.21 Main Library pbk., 261pp., bibliographies, maps, photos A series of papers read at the 2001 conference of Surrey Archaeological Society which updates the 1987 publication Archaeology in Surrey
  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
  The men who made Kingston: a history of Bentalls of Kingston upon Thames FIRTH, Peter e Bentalls, 1995 658.871 Main Library hbk., 171pp., illus., bw & col photos., a history of the Kingston based group
  The House on the Hill: the story of Ranmore and the Denbies FORTESCUE, S e d Denbies Wine Estate, 1993 942.2165 Basement pbk., 124pp., bibliog., illus., maps, photos., lists of Rectors of Ranmore, Vicars of St Martin Dorking, and St Barnabas Brief history of the Denbies Estate down to present day
  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.
  The book of the Wandle: the story of a Surrey river HOBSON, John M Routledge, 1924 914.221 Basement hbk., 196pp., illus, bw photos, sketch map A survey of the Wandle and the countryside through which it flows.
  Hidden Depths: an Archaeological Exploration of Surrey's Past HUNT, Roger & GRAHAM, David Surrey Archaeological Society, 2002 942.21 Main Library pbk., 176pp., reading list, gazetteer, maps, coloured photos. Charts the story from its earliest beginnings to the modern age. Each chapter explores a different theme following the people who once occupied the area know as "Surrey"
  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
  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
  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 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 Surrey Countryside: the interplay of land and people SALMON, John E Surrey University, 1975 0 Basement 220pp., pbk., maps, photographs, index of place names, bibliographies a series of essays surveying the interaction between people and the land in Surrey, chapters include: Rivers and water, The green belt, Social structure, Flora and fauna and archaeology and history
  Puttenham and Wanborough: the past in pictures SAUNDERS, Margaret E 1111, 2000 942.2162 Basement hbk., 100(?)pp. Illus, bw photos., A pictorial record of life in a Surrey village in the 19th and 20th centuries
  Surrey at Work in old photographs SHEPHEARD, Chris Sutton, 1992 942.21 Main Library pbk., 160pp., photos A selection of photos showing the changing face of the county: second copy 7493 Basement.
  Industrious Surrey: historic Images of the county at work SHEPHERD, Chris & the Surrey Industrial History Group Sutton, 1994 942.21 Main Library pbk., 128pp., photographs A visual record of the way that Surrey residents have been employed over the centuries
  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 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 Wheelwright's Shop STURT, George Cambridge UP, 1958 688.6 Basement hbk., 236pp., illus., bw photos., diagrs., notes. Described in the preface as an autobiography of the years 1884 to 1891, the years just before the author engaged a foreman to manage his wheelwright's business in Farnham
  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
INNS see PUBLIC HOUSES
IRON PRODUCTION Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Aspects of archaeology and history in Surrey towards a research framework for the county COTTON, Jonathan & CROCKER, Glenys, etc. Surrey Archaeological Society, 2004 942.21 Main Library pbk., 261pp., bibliographies, maps, photos A series of papers read at the 2001 conference of Surrey Archaeological Society which updates the 1987 publication Archaeology in Surrey
  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.
  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.
  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 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"
JEFFERIES, RICHARD Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Literary Surrey BANERJEE, Jacqueline John Owen Smith, 2005 820.9 Main Library pbk., 200pp.notes, suggested reading list, ILLUS. Encourages us to look again at local authors and the beautiful places in Surrey that inspired them.
JEKYLL, GERTRUDE Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Nature and tradition: arts and crafts, architecture and gardens in and around Guildford ARTS AND, Crafts group Guildford Borough Council, 2002 720.94221 Basement pbk., 71pp., illus, be and col photos., notes. Study of the buildings and gardens in and around Guildford having their original in the turn of the century.
  Gardens of a Golden Afternoon: the Story of a Partnership: Edward Lutyens and Gertrude Jekyll BROWN, Jane Allen Lane, 1982 712.6092 Basement hbk., 208pp., lists of commissions., illus., sketches, plans, bibliog. A survey and record of the 100 or so gardens that Lutyens and Jekyll created together.
  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
JUNIPER PLACE Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Rambles in Surrey COX, J Charles Methuen, 1910 914.221 Basement hbk., 315pp., illus, bw photos., "unconventional walks in Surrey"
  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
  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.

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