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.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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KEATS, JOHN 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.
KENLEY Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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.
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.
  A Shell Guide: Surrey WATKIN, Bruce Faber, 1977 914.221 Basement hbk., 192pp., illus, col map, Contemporary description and photographs of Surrey.
KENNINGTON Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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 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.
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 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.
KENT Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  The Kent and Sussex Weald BRANDON, Peter Phillimore, 2003 914..22 Basement hbk., 288pp., illus., col. Plates, drawings, maps, notes, bibliog.. An historical survey of the Kent and Sussex weald
The Pilgrim's Way from Winchester to Canterbury, with illustrations by A Quinton CARTWRIGHT, Julia J S Virtue, 1895 942.2 Basement hbk., 158pp., illus., maps  
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 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
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
The New Naturalist: The Weald WOOLDRIDGE, S W & GOLDRING, Frederick Collins, 1953 942.225 Basement hbk., 276pp., bibliog., illus, photos., sketch maps, diagrs. Second copy: Basement: 4224 Introduction to the "understanding and enjoyment" of the natural history of the area
  The Faces of Britain: South Eastern Survey: a last look round Sussex, Kent and Surrey WYNDHAM, Richard Batsford, 1940 914.22 Basement hbk., 120pp., illus, photos A "travel book" completed in the months before the outbreak of World War 2. Illustrated with photographs by the author giving a glimpse of long-gone lifestyles.
KEW 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!"
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.
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"
Surrey: Shire County Guide DREWETT, John Shire, 1996 914.221 Basement pbk., 120pp., illus., index of places to visit, Short guide to the county, as interesting for the contemporary view as for what it tells us about the current county.
A prospect of Richmond DUNBAR, Janet White Lion, 1966 942.195 Basement hbk., 223pp., illus, photos (some col), maps, plans, list of sources, table of "shots" and their equivalent modern streets Using the town archives, old newspapers and prints and photographs the author sheds light on Richmond's history over 900 years.
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
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 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
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
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.
  A Shell Guide: Surrey WATKIN, Bruce Faber, 1977 914.221 Basement hbk., 192pp., illus, col map, Contemporary description and photographs of Surrey.
KEW GREEN Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
KINGSTON-UPON-THAMES Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
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.
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
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.
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
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"
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 in the Sixties: memories of a swinging decade DAVISON, Mark & CURRIE, Ian temporary, 1994 942.21 DAV Main Library pbk., 144pp., photographs, illus A pictorial history of the 1960s in Surrey - bouffant hair, winkle pickers, bubble cars, and trolleybuses!
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 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
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.
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
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.
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
Kingston upon Thames: a pictorial history MCCORMACK, Anne Phillimore, 1989 942.194 Basement hbk., [100pp], illus, bw photos, A photographic record of 150 years of Kingston's history including many photos from the Kingston Heritage centre
The 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
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
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
The Surrey Hills POUCHER, W A 1111, 1949 914.221 Basement hbk., 128pp., photos, photographic notes photographic survey of the Surrey countryside
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
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
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
Surrey Within Living Memory: Compiled from Notes sent in from Institutes in the County SURREY FEDERATION OF W.I.s Countryside Books, 1992 942.21 Main Library pbk., 272pp., illus., map Personal recollections and interviews by WI members of life in the first half of the 20th century
In Picturesque Surrey SURREY TIMES Surrey Times, 189? 914.221? Basement bound pamphlet, foolscap, 54pp., illus, bw photos, drawings, pen pictures and photos of selected Surrey towns and villages; second copy C792 Basement
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.
KINGSWOOD 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!"
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"
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
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
  A Shell Guide: Surrey WATKIN, Bruce Faber, 1977 914.221 Basement hbk., 192pp., illus, col map, Contemporary description and photographs of Surrey.

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