Guildford History Tour
Published on 15. October 2015
Book
Paperback/Softback
96 pages
978-1-4456-5442-3 (ISBN)
Description
Guildford History Tour provides a unique insight into the country town of Surrey. Complete with a map of the town's most notable places, readers are invited to see the changing face of the town as the authors guide you through the streets on a circular route.
There is something for everyone in this book, whether you have lived in Guildford all your life, or whether you are just visiting this fabulous town. Take a journey through the bustling town centre and the quaint riverside that reveals how Guildford has progressed over the centuries.
There is something for everyone in this book, whether you have lived in Guildford all your life, or whether you are just visiting this fabulous town. Take a journey through the bustling town centre and the quaint riverside that reveals how Guildford has progressed over the centuries.
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Series
Edition
UK ed.
Language
English
Place of publication
Chalford
United Kingdom
Illustrations
50 Illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 168 mm
Width: 124 mm
Weight
153 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4456-5442-3 (9781445654423)
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Born in Guildford, David Rose has lived in the borough all his life. He is a local historian and writer who specialises in Guildford and Surrey's modern history from the 19th century up to the present day. He has an ever-increasing archive of old photographs of the area in question and also collects related items: from books and brochures to old bottles, packaging and vintage advertising. He is a main contributor for The Guildford Dragon NEWS, a popular on-line local newspaper. He is married with a teenage daughter. Bernard Parke is an Honorary Alderman of the Borough of Guildford and served as a borough councillor for 12 years. He was Mayor and then Deputy Mayor in 1989 and 1991. A Guildfordian by birth, he is passionate about the town and its wellbeing. He is a regular writer of campaigning letters to the local media. A retired bank manager, Bernard now enjoys spending time with his young grandchildren and also enjoys rifle shooting at the NRA at Bisley in Surrey.