What has kept us well in Surrey through the ages?
How have people in Surrey looked after their wellbeing through the centuries — and what can we learn from them today? That’s the question behind a new year-long heritage and … Read More
Category: Local History
12,000 years of Surrey history to spring to life
Fetcham Springs, Surrey – One of Surrey’s most important archaeological sites has secured £250,000 in National Lottery Heritage Fund backing to launch a groundbreaking five-year community archaeology initiative. The Communities … Read More
Epsom’s infamous murders
Epsom has witnessed several notable murder cases throughout the 20th century. These incidents, though tragic, have become part of the town’s history. Epsom is best known for its racing heritage, Georgian … Read More
Anti-slavery Parliamentarian portrait purchase
Runnymede Borough Council has agreed to release thousands of pounds to help buy a “significantly important” oil painting for its museum. The painting is an oil on canvas portrait of … Read More
Surrey house of distinction gets £200K to repair
One of the great Surrey buildings will have another £200,000 of repair work after its owners said they were “morally obligated” to maintain the special 19th century site. Pippbrook House … Read More
Surrey talk for those not afraid of Virginia Woolf
“Mrs Dalloway” at Woking. Celebrating the 100th anniversary of Virginia Woolf’s iconic novel from the Lushington Archive at Surrey History Centre Virginia Woolf’s use of members of her own family … Read More
Farnham Museum repairs hitting £2M
The cost of repairing “one of the most important buildings in Surrey” has ballooned to nearly £2 million after further setbacks were discovered – with Waverley Borough Council now on … Read More
News and events from Surrey History Centre
Surrey Photographers: A Day of Talks Join the Surrey Local History Committee for a fascinating day of illustrated talks on the history of photography in Surrey. Experts will explore a … Read More
Epsom & Ewell athletics legend remembered
Remembering Don Turner: A Legend in Local Athletics Epsom and Ewell’s athletics community is mourning the loss of Don Turner, who passed away on Sunday, 9 March. A dedicated member … Read More
Geography Squadron celebrates 70 years in Ewell
In a ceremony held on Saturday 15th March in Ewell the 135 Geographic Squadron Royal Engineers commemorated their 70th anniversary at Mercator House (off Welbeck Close) by unveiling the first … Read More