Nostalgic memories of Guildford's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Displaying Memories 31 - 40 of 65 in total

Where would this have been - any ideas? I don't remember a military hospital in Guildford?
Where is this?
My great-grandmother, great-auntie and great cousion lived above the shops on the right hand side of the picture. They were told to move as they were going to knock them down. But if you walked down the road now you will see that they are still there! This would have been in the early 1930s. They moved to Walnut Tree Close and stayed there until my aunt died about 2000.
Pilgrim Wood Children's Home is now on Facebook
I lived at West Horsley and Saturdays Mum would take me on the bus to Guildford, we would meet my aunt and shop at the market. They would then take me to Harveys and I would have a milkshake sitting on the roof garden. I have told my children about this, now I can show them a photo
Does anyone remember my mum who worked at Merrow Street School in the 1950 when she was school secretary, Mrs Smith?
In 1938 Wood Street village enjoyed their first Annual Flower Show . My father, Arthur Stock was a driving force in promoting this event. he was later presented with a chiming clock inscribed "Presented to Mr. Arthur E. Stock, Hon Sec. Wood Street, Broad Street and District Horticultural Society, by the members in grateful recognition of the successful result of their first Annual Flower Show, ...see more
I remember the old cottages alongside the castle and the wonderful indoor baths. I have often tried to find pictures of the baths (inside and out) but if anyone has any to share would love to see them.
I lived at Pilgrims Wood. It was a social services children's home in 1979. I was 16 years old. My mother signed me into care at 2 days old until I was 18 years old. I loved the home and the grounds it was in. You could see the hogs back from my window. I was very sad when I had to leave and fight the big outside world on my own. I am now 47 years old and still wish I was there, back in my childhood. I have ...see more
Whilst the man is 'punting' he is in fact the ferryman and the boat is the Ferry at St Catherine. A replica was built in the 1960s (?) and was used for some years prior to the building of the present bridge. Mr Peter Turner who lives in Meadow Bank nearby might be more help.