Guildford, Market Street 1904
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Photo ref:
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Most of Market Street was taken up by the now demolished Red Lion. The hotel was mentioned by that seasoned traveller John Aubrey in the early 17th century, and was a frequent stopping place for Pepys, who particularly enjoyed the garden at the back. The site of the Red Lion was later a Timothy Whites.
An extract from Surrey.
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With the help of Brian Faulkner of newspaperdetectives, I have been able to identify the building on the left as the old Red Lion Inn. The Inn fronts on High Street, and Market, formerly Red Lion Gate, is the one running away from the camera. My ggg-grandfather, William Charles Graygoose, was the proprietor till he sold the inn in 1872 and moved to Lambeth. Brian Faulkner has uncovered some interesting articles ...see more
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