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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  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.
  Ramblers guide to Guildford and environs A SON OF Surrey Geographia, 192? 914.221? Basement pbk., sketch maps, fold out map of Guildford environs, town plan of Guildford introductory essay on Guildford , description of Guildford and then a selection of 12 rambles through the Surrey countryside each with a map of the walk. Publication date estimated from references on page 59 to LGOC which started to expand services into
  Rambles in Surrey COX, J Charles Methuen, 1910 914.221 Basement hbk., 315pp., illus, bw photos., "unconventional walks in Surrey"
  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"
  Compton, Surrey GOULD, Veronica The Author, 1990 942.219??? Main Library pbk., 64pp., illus, bw photos., sketch maps, Guide to the villages including chapters on St Nicholas Church, the Pilgrims Way, the (then) present day village, the Watts Gallery and Chapel, and walks in the area
  Guildford a residential centre: the official guide of the Corporation of Guildford with an introduction by Eric Parker GUILDFORD CORPORATION Guildford Borough Council, 1946 ?942.2162 Basement hbk., 53pp., illus, drawing if Corporation regalia and plate, bw photos, The municipal guide for 1946; includes essays on Guildford through the centuries, Guildford of today, walks around Guildford, Guildford as a centre for motorists and general information on the Council's administration, gas, electricity and water and sewag
  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 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
  New towpath book: walkers guide to the Wey and Godalming Navigations HOWKINS, Christopher The Author, 1990 386.48 Basement pbk., 96pp., illus., A guide to the towpaths of the canals
  Long Distance Route Guide No 7: The South Downs Way JENNETT, Sean HMSO, 1977 914.225 Main Library pbk., 112pp., reading list, illus, maps  
  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
  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.
  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.
  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
  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.
  The North Downs Way (Penguin footpath guides) WESTACOTT, H D & RICHARDS, Mark Penguin, 1983 914.221 Basement pbk., 157pp., bw maps, booklist Guide to walking the North downs way broken down into and mapped as short sections of around 3 miles each.
WALLINGTON Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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 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.
  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
  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
  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 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.
WALLIS, SIR BARNES 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.
WALTON ON THE HILL 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!"
  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.
  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
  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.
  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
  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
  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.
  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
  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 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 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, 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.
WALTON 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.
  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.
  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.
  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
  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
  Hidden Surrey: town and country HOWKINS, Christopher Countryside Books, 1990 914.221 Basement pbk.,192pp., illus, sketches Explore the odd or unusual of the country - the author has a talent for finding the "out of the ordinary"
  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
  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
  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
  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.
WALTON, IZAAK 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.

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