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RIVERS Title Author(s ) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Victorian and Edwardian Surrey from old photographs GOFF, Martyn Batsford, 1972 942.21 Main Library hbk, ca 150pp., photos Victorian photos of Surrey showing out of the way places and long forgotten scene: Second copy 6058 Basement
  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.
  Surrey Naturalist PARKER, Eric Robert Hale, 1952 508.4221 Main Library hbk., 301pp., bw illus A natural history of the county including an extract from a garden diary through the months: Second copy Basement D987
  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 sand the land in Surrey, chapters include: Rovers and water, The green belt, Social structure, Flora and fauna and archaeology and history
  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.
  Captain White's river life told by him and including photographs from his album; ed Nancy Larcombe WHITE, Steve Towed Haul, 1985 386.3 Basement pbk., 109pp., illus, photos., Recollections of life on the Wey and Basingstoke Canal by one of the last barge masters
ROADS Title Author(s ) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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.
  East Horsley: the history of a Surrey village BOWLEY, Pam Horse and Tree, 1995 942.2162 Basement pbk., 123pp., maps, plan, illus, photos., drawings. Survey of the village history from the earliest times down to modern times
  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
  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
  A history of Bagshot and Windlesham EEDLE, Marie de G Phillimore, 1977 942.42213 Basement hbk., 262pp., bibliog.., source notes, maps, photo., The author traces the pattern of development tin the two settlements from medieval times to the early part of the 29th century
  The green lanes of Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex GOODWIN, G n Griffith Farran, 18?? 914.22 Basement hbk.,, 220pp.,   pen picture of the corner of the countryside whether the three counties meet; includes 10 pages of contemporary advertisements and the timetable of the "Rocket" coach from London to Portsmouth
  Ham and Petersham as it was GREEN, James & GREENWOOD, Sylvia Hendon, 1980 0 Basement pbk., landscape format, 44pp., illus, bw photos, sketch map Illustrates the recent of Ham and Petersham from around 1890 using contemporary photos
  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
  Neolithic Man in North-East Surrey; with a chapter on flint by B C Polkingorne Johnson, Walter & Wright, William Elliott Stock, 1903 936.2 Basement hbk., 200pp. Illus., maps., diagrs. A general introduction to the Neolithic history of that part of Surrey bordered by the Thames to the north   and Box Hill and Oxted to the south.
  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"
  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"
  Roman ways in the Weald MARGARY, Ivan D Phoenix House, 1965 388.1 Main Library hbk.,296pp., maps, illus., bibliog.;   second copy A1593 1948 basement A survey and description of the Roman roads and trackways around the Weald
  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.
  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
  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 provisional Surrey local transport plan 2006/07 to 2010/11 Surrey COUNTY COUNCIL Surrey County Council, 2005 388.4 Main Library pbk., 305pp., tables, maps, The second [provisional transport plan for Surrey intended to keep the county moving into the future
  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
  Roman Roads of Surrey VINCENT, Alex Middleton Press, 2001 388.1 Basement hbk.,94pp., photos., plans Photographic survey of Roman roads in the county.
  Vintage Richmond, Surrey WRIGHT, Mariateresa Hendon, 1978 942.195? Basement pbk., landscape format, 40pp., illus, bw photo, sketch map A visual tour into Richmond's past, complementary to Richmond, Surrey as it was
ROEHAMPTON 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.
  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.
ROMANS, THE Title Author(s ) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Roman Surrey BIRD, David Tempus, 2004 936.2 Basement pbk., 192pp., illus, plans, diagrs., photos., sketch maps, bibliog. Combine archaeological and historical information to portray a vivid picture of life in Roman times
  The place of Surrey in the history of England HEARNSHAW, F j c Macmillan, 193? 942.21 Basement hbk., 204pp., illus, photos, maps, fold out map of Surrey, book list, Book of a series of lectures putting the history of Surrey into a national context. Second copy 1936: A 1387 Basement
  Roman ways in the Weald MARGARY, Ivan D Phoenix House, 1965 388.1 Main Library hbk.,296pp., maps, illus., bibliog.;   second copy A1593 1948 basement A survey and description of the Roman roads and trackways around the Weald
ROOKERY, THE Title Author(s ) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
  Rambles in Surrey COX, J Charles Methuen, 1910 914.221 Basement hbk., 315pp., illus, bw photos., "unconventional walks in Surrey"
  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
  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.
ROTHERHITHE 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.
  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 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 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
  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 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
ROWLEDGE 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.
  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
  Farnham and its Surroundings: a Handbook for Visitors and Residents ROW, Prescott F Warne, 1917 942.219 Basement pbk., 88pp.,fold out map, illus, sketches, photos, short sketch of Farnham and district
  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.
ROYAL GRAMMAR SCHOOL Title Author(s ) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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.
  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
  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
  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
  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
ROYAL HOLLOWAY COLLEGE 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"
  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 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.
RUDGWICK Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
RUNEYMEDE 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"
  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.
  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.
RUNFIELD Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
RUNFOLD Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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 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.
RURAL LIFE Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  Life of William Cobbett   1111, 18?? 0 Basement hbk., 422pp., Biography of Cobbett dedicated to his sons
  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.
  William Smith: potter and farmer 1790 to 1858 BOURNE, George Chatto & Windus, 1920 942.2725 Basement hbk., 230pp., illus, bw plates A story compiled of life in 19th and early 19th century rural England compiled from anecdotes of the subjects children.
  Witley and Milford in living memory: a compilation of oral and archive material for the villages and surrounding hamlets BOX, Valerie Witley Parish Council, 1999 942.219 Basement pbk., 63pp., illus., A history of the villages compiled form memories of residents
  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
  Selections from William Cobbett's illustrated rural rides: introduction and notes by Christopher Morris COBBETT, William & MORRIS, Christopher Fraser Stewart, 1992 914.2 Main Library hbk 224pp., bw & col illus a picture of rural life in 18th century England
  The end of tradition: country life in central Surrey CONNELL, John Routledge, 1978 942.2162 Main Library hbk., 231pp., tables,; second copy 88 Basement A survey of the villages of East and West Clandon and East and West Horsley analysing the effects of the coming of commuters and other influence during the lat 19th and early 20th centuries which reduced their isolation
  Remembrances of life and customs in Gilbert White's, Cobbett's, and Charles Kinglesy's country EGGAR, J Alfred Simpkin Marshall, 1920 942.2 Basement hbk., 198pp., illus., bw photos, Recollections of a Surrey resident for Farnham and neighbourhood; includes parts of Surrey and Hants
  The story of Tilford from prehistoric times to 2000AD: a short history of a Surrey Village and its people FRANKLIN, John e Tilford Parish Council, 2000 942.219 Basement pbk., 149pp., illus., maps, glossary, further reading Historical survey of the Village
  Newdigate: a Surrey wealden parish, its history and houses. HARDING, Joan & BANKS, Joyce The Author, 1993 942.218 Basement pbk., 227pp., line drawings, diagrams, glossary, transcriptions of some source documents A history of the parish drawing on sources documents and work done by the Domestic Buildings Research Group (Surrey)
  Godalming in old picture postcards HEAD, R e European Library, 1985 942.219 Basement hbk., 80pp., illus Postcards giving a flavour of long gone Godalming
  Dorking: a Surrey market town through twenty centuries JACKSON, Alan Dorking Local History Group, 1991 942.2165 Basement pbk, 124pp., bibliog., illus., maps, a concise account of the history of the town of Dorking
  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
  With the woodlanders; and, By the Tide, by a son of the Marshes JORDAN, D Willaim Blackwood, 1893 507.724221 Basement hbk., 305pp., stories of rural life and folklore
  Boot saddle to horse and away LAMB, Roger Manor House Press, 1978 914.2 Basement pbk., 48pp., illus cartoons. a modern day "Rural Ride"
  Unknown Surrey: being a series of unmethodical explorations of the county illustrated in line and colour by the author MAXWELL, Donald Bodley Head, 1924 914.221 Basement hbk., 210pp., sketch maps, col illus, line drawings, A series of sketches in words of the authors travels through 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
  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.
  A Farmer's Life: with a Memoir of the Farmer's Sister STURT, George Caliban, 1979 307.72 Main Library hbk., 208pp., drawings, notes. Facsimile of 1922 edition published under the name George Bourne Sequel to Sturt's biography his uncle
  Change in the village STURT, George Caliban, 1984 942.219 Basement pbk., 206pp. The author managed a wheel wright's shop in Farnham from 1884 to 1920 and lived in the village of Bourne. He sets out to describe and account for the changes occurring in rural life . First published in 1912
  Lucy Bettesworth STURT, George Caliban, 1978 307.72 Main Library hbk., 280pp., facsimile of 1913 edition. Last of three biographical studies of Frederick Grover, aka Bettesworth and his wife Lucy. It presents the dramatic changes taking place in early 20th century rural life.
  Memoirs of a Surrey Labourer by George Bourne [Sturt]: a record of the last years of Frederick Bettesworth STURT, George Duckworth, 1907 920.221 Basement hbk., 318pp., stories of the life of a rural labourer at the turn of the 19th/ 20th century
  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
  William Cobbett's Rural rides revisited VULLIAMY, Laurence Leatherhead and District Local History Society, 1977 914.22 Main Library hbk., 175pp., illus, photos, maps The author retraces three of Cobbett's journeys from the 1830s to see what changes have taken place in the intervening 150 years
RUSSELL OF KILLOWEN, LORD, LCJ OF ENGLAND 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
RUSSELL, BERTRAND Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  The Authors' Circle [the homes of famous authors who have lived in the Surrey Hampshire borders] BONE, Charles Tremlett's Books, 1998 920.98 Basement hbk., 47pp., illus Records the association of a selection of internationally known authors with the area. Signed by the author.
RYDINGHURST Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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 Gardens PARKER, Eric Batsford, 1954 712.6 Main Library hbk., 259pp., An informed appreciation of 80 Surrey gardens which were open to the public

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