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Heritage Open Days – When the Railways came to Guildford

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14 September 2025 @ 2:45 pm - 4:00 pm BST

Tutor: David Rose and Geoff Burch

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Date: 14 September 2025
Time:
2:45 pm - 4:00 pm
Cost:
Free
Location:
Ward Street
Guildford, Surrey GU1 4LH

Overview

Join David and Geoff for this illustrated talk covering the history of the railways coming to Guildford in 1845 and its impact on the town to the various forms of traction from steam to the diesels and electrics of present day. A tremendous selection of photographs are included.

This talk is being run independently by David and Geoff for Heritage Open Days and is separate from the Guildford Institute’s Afternoon Talk series. 

Pre-booking is not required but is recommended. 

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