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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OGLETHORPE, GENERAL Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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.
  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.
OKEWOOD 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!"
  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
  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
OLD KILN 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
OLD SURREY FOX HOUNDS Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  The Old Surrey Fox Hounds: A History of the Hunt from its Earliest Days to the Present Time TAYLOR, Humphrey R Longman, 1906 599.259744 Basement hbk., photos., History of the hunt.
OLD WOKING see Woking
ONSLOW VILLAGE 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.
  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
ORNITHOLOGY Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Epsom: its history and its surroundings HOME, Gordon Homeland Association, 1901 942.215 Basement hbk., 194pp., folded map of Epsom in pocket inside back cover, illus, sketches, bw photos, table of birds, , bibliography
  Epsom: its history and its surroundings with a new forward by John Dent HOME, Gordon SR Publishers, 1971 942.215 Basement hbk., 194pp., fold out map of Epsom, illus, bibliog. Table of local birds facsimile reprint of Dent's 1901 history and description of Epsom.
OTTERSHAW 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.
  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
  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
  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.
  A Shell Guide: Surrey WATKIN, Bruce Faber, 1977 914.221 Basement hbk., 192pp., illus, col map, Contemporary description and photographs of Surrey.
OUTWOOD 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.
  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
  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: 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
  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
  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
  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 Surrey Hills POUCHER, W A 1111, 1949 914.221 Basement hbk., 128pp., photos, photographic notes photographic survey of the Surrey countryside
  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 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, 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.
OVERSEAS SERVICE Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  The road to Farnham castle: the story behind the centre for international briefing HOLLAND, Harry Centre for international breifing, 1986   Basement pbk., 96pp., illus The story of the Centre for International briefing and Overseas Service from its inception, its move to Moor Park and subsequently to Farnham castle up to 1984.
OXSHOTT 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.
  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
  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
  Discovering Walks in Surrey HAINE, Angela & OWEN, Susan Shire, 1990 914.221 Main Library pbk., 60pp., sketch maps short book of suggested walks in Surrey
  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
  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
  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
  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.
OXTEAD 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.
  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!"
  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
  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.
  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 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
  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
  The Surrey Hills GREEN, F E Chatto & Windus, 1915 914.221 Basement hbk., 252pp., bw drawings, engravings Topography of the County
  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 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
  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 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
  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.
  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 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
  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
  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.
OXTED PLACE 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
PADDOCK BARN Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Discovering Walks in Surrey HAINE, Angela & OWEN, Susan Shire, 1990 914.221 Main Library pbk., 60pp., sketch maps short book of suggested walks in Surrey
PAINS HILL Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
  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.
PAINTED GLASS Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Ancient Stained and Painted Glass in the Churches of Surrey PEATLING, A V Surrey Archaeological Society, 1930 726.588 Basement hbk., 141 pp., col and bw photos, line drawings Survey of the stained and painted glass windows in Surrey churches: second copy, basement 4818

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