As I walked Out is a poetic and intimate blog written by local resident Tom Burgess who lived in central Guildford all of his early life before moving out to Shalford after recently getting married. Continue reading
Category VISIT GUILDFORD
A History of the River Wey
Long before Guildford had its quaint cobbled High Street, before the towering cathedral and looming castle, the River Wey flowed through the heart of what would become ‘Our Town’. Continue reading
Guildford Castle
Standing high upon the hill, looking down over the town as it has done for almost one thousand years, Guildford Castle is the second oldest structure in Guildford, behind the tower at St. Mary’s Church (although the rest of the church building is much more modern). Continue reading
Guildford Guildhall
Guildford Guildhall was constructed circa 1550 and was formerly used as a courtroom before the Council Chamber was added in 1683 along with the shimmering clock. Continue reading
Guildford Workhouse (The ‘Spike’, St. Luke’s Hospital)
The Guildford Union workhouse was erected in 1836 costing £5,075 at the time, authorised by the Poor Law Commissioners who wished to establish a workhouse that could accommodate 300 inmates. Continue reading
Guildford Cathedral
Guildford Cathedral or the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit is the Anglican cathedral in Guildford designed by Sir Edward Maufe, an English architect and designer. Continue reading
Guildford- Town or City?
Guildford is often referred to as a city as traditionally the establishment of a diocesan cathedral in a town conferred city status. Continue reading
Abbot Hospital
Abbot Hospital is said to be ‘arguably the finest historic building in Guildford’ and was founded in 1619 by George Abbot, the Archbishop of Canterbury at the time. It is also sometimes referred to as the Hospital of the Blessed Trinity. Continue reading