Talk by Steve Callaghan

Guildford has had royal connections from Saxon King Alfred to Queen Elizabeth II. Murders and beheadings feature in these stories as well as celebrations and jubilees.

Discover the royal origins of some of our street names and what the High Steward of Guildford has to do when kings and queens visit Steve Callaghan is a Guildford Town Guide and also teaches on the History of Guildford course at Guildford Museum.

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