Field, Marion
Secret Guildford (Secret)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781445673943
- author:
- Field, Marion
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.30 kg
- Genre:
- History, Europe, Great Britain
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Guildford's rich history spans centuries, from its Saxon roots to its current status as a thriving town. A key part of this story is the Norman castle built by William I, which dominated the town and played host to visiting royalty over the years. The town has also been home to many colourful characters, including those who shaped its development. The Abbot's Hospital, for example, was an early example of 'sheltered housing', while the Angel in the High Street hosted famous visitors such as Sir Francis Drake and Oliver Cromwell. More recent additions to the town include the twentieth-century cathedral, which was built high above the town centre. This book explores some of Guildford's lesser-known stories, revealing its hidden past through a collection of quirky anecdotes and interesting facts.
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