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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WITHER, GEORGE 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.
WITLEY Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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
  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 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!"
  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
  Some materials towards a history of Wisley and Pyrford parishes BULLEN, R Ashington Frank Lasham, Guildford, 1907 942.216 Basement hbk., 80pp., illus., plates Notes on the history of the parishes, including lists of rectors, extracts from parish registers, lists of churchwardens, extracts from charters, surnames and Christian names lists, glossary.
  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.
  Tigbourne Court, Witley Surrey, Country homes and gardens old and new. Reprinted from Country Life 1905 COUNTRY LIFE Country Life, 1905 728.8 Basement hbk., bound reprint, 7pp. Bw photos reprint from Country Life, description of the House
  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: 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"
  The history of Witley, Milford and surrounding areas from prehistoric times to 2000 FORSTER, Elizabeth Witley Parish Council, 1999 942.219 Basement 83pp., pbk, photographs, drawings, diagrams Full of fascinating details of the people and places that created the communities, further reading list
  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 White Hart, Witley: the life and times of an English Inn GARNER, Sidney Vineyard Associates, 1977 ?663.3 Basement pbk., 55p.,illus., bw drawings, bibliog. A short history of the White Hart Inn in Witley
  Godalming and its surroundings HAMILTON, T Francis W R B Stedman, 1900 914.2219 Basement hbk., 112pp., illus, photos short guide to Godalming and its locality
  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
  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 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.
  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
  The Haslemere and Hindhead guide 3e JUDGES, E A Surrey Times, 1903 942.219 Basement hbk., 92pp., illus, bw photos., foldout map. Book separated from binding Guide to the district giving useful contemporary pen pictures of notable features
  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 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.
  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
  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 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
  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
  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
  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.
WOKING Title Author(s) Publisher DDC Location Notes Abstract
  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.
  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!"
  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.
  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.
  A History of Woking CROSBY, Alan Phillimore, 1982 942.2142 Main Library hbk., 224pp., illus., bibliography, notes A comprehensive account of the origins and growth of the town known to many only as a railway junction
  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
  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 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.
  Fowler's Guide to Surrey FOWLER, C R S Fowler, 1994 914.221   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 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
  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.
  Francis Frith's Around Surrey LIVINGSTONE, Helen Frith, 1999 942.21 Main Library hbk., 116pp., photos Photographic survey of Surrey
 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.
  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.
  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
  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
  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
  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.
  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.
  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.
  Welcome to Woking WOKING BOROUGH COUNCIL Home Publishing, 1991 914.22142 Basement pbk., 104pp., illus, map. 1991-92 borough guide, includes potted history and directory

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