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KNAPHILL Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
  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
  Bygone Woking WAKEFORD, Ian Phillimore, 1983 942.2142 Basement hbk., 100pp., illus., further reading list Pictorial survey of Woking from early 1900s to late 1930s.
KNOWLE Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Some west Surrey villages JUDGES, E A Surrey Times, 1901 914.221 Basement hbk., 143pp., illus book in very poor condition. rambles around a portion of West Surrey second copy C0823 Basement
  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
  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.
LAKE HOUSE Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Surrey Gardens PARKER, Eric Batsford, 1954 712.6 Main Library hbk., 259pp., An informed appreciation of 80 Surrey gardens which were open to the public
LALEHAM Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
  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.
  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
  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.
  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.
  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
  A Shell Guide: Surrey WATKIN, Bruce Faber, 1977 914.221 Basement hbk., 192pp., illus, col map, Contemporary description and photographs of Surrey.
LAMBETH Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
  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
  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.
  Memorials of Old Surrey COX, J Charles temporary, 1911 942.21 Main Library hbk., 299pp., illus., sketches., A series of essays on the different aspects of the history of 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.
  Excavations in Southwark 1973 to 76 [and] Lambeth 1973 to 79 HINTON, Peter & the Museum of London Museum of London, 1988 942.16 Basement pbk., 499pp., illus, bw photos, plans, diagrams, fold-out charts, drawings gazetteer of sites, bibliography Joint field report by Surrey Archaeological society and the London and Middlesex Archaeological society. Covering sites in the Borough area of Southwark and short reports on various sites in Lambeth
  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 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
  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.
  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
LANCING Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Long Distance Route Guide No 7: The South Downs Way JENNETT, Sean HMSO, 1977 914.225 Main Library pbk., 112pp., reading list, illus, maps  
LAND MANAGEMENT Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Arcadia revisited BERGER, Vicki Black Swan, 1997 712.2 Main Library pbk., 205p., further reading, bw & col. illus, The book is derived from the conference Arcadia revisited: the aesthetics of land management in the 21st century held in 1996 in response to Surrey CC's decision to reconsider the future planning of Norbury park
  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 geology of the country around Aldershot and Guildford DSIR HMSO, 1929 550.9422 Basement hbk., 182,pp., illus, bw plates A description of the geology of the area contained in the 1928 edition of sheet 285 of the geological survey covering mainly Surrey but also parts of adjoining Hampshire
  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
LANDSCAPE 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.
  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 Surrey landscape CLARK, Geoffrey A & C Black, 1934 914.221 Basement hbk., 116pp., appendix of Surrey churches, list of place names, list of national trust properties, bw photos., fold up map in pocket ibc short description of the Surrey countryside
  The geology of the country around Aldershot and Guildford DSIR HMSO, 1929 550.9422 Basement hbk., 182,pp., illus, bw plates A description of the geology of the area contained in the 1928 edition of sheet 285 of the geological survey covering mainly Surrey but also parts of adjoining Hampshire
  The Surrey Hills GREEN, F E Chatto & Windus, 1915 914.221 Basement hbk., 252pp., bw drawings, engravings Topography of the County
  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.
  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
  A detective in Surrey: landscape clues to invisible roads MAXWELL, Donald Bodley Head, 1932 388.1 Basement hbk., 163pp., maps, line drawings An investigation of the old roads and tracks of Surrey, including ley lines.
  In pursuit of the picturesque: William Gilpin's Surrey expedition and the places he passed and their claims to fame PERCY, Joan Surrey Gardens Trust, 2001 914.221 Basement pbk, 104pp., illus, some col., notes, bibliog., A transcription and discussion of Gilpin's 1768 journey from Cheam through Reigate, Banstead and Dorking and back to Cheam describing the "picturesque" scenes he observed
  The Surrey Hills POUCHER, W A 1111, 1949 914.221 Basement hbk., 128pp., photos, photographic notes photographic survey of the Surrey countryside
  Surrey's Heritage Strategy 2001 SURREY COUNTY COUNCIL Surrey County Council, 2001 942.21 Basement pbk., 80pp., illus First review and update of 1997 heritage review.
  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.
LANGSHOTT MANOR Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Surrey Gardens PARKER, Eric Batsford, 1954 712.6 Main Library hbk., 259pp., An informed appreciation of 80 Surrey gardens which were open to the public
LE QUEUX, WILLIAM Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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.
LEADER, B W, RA Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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

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