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 variety of themes:
- Keith Harding: Victorian Dorking in photographs by Walter Rose & John Chaplin
- Nigel Balchin: Picture postcards and local history
- Jane Lewis and Jill Hyams (Surrey History Centre): Portrait of a Surrey town between the wars: the photographic archive of Sidney Francis
- Julian Pooley (Surrey History Centre): Patient Portraits from Surrey Hospitals, 1850–1980
- Chris Shepheard: Farnham’s war caught by the camera? Photographs that avoided the censor
There will also be a display of Surrey photographs from the archive for attendees to explore.
Event Details
Location: Surrey History Centre, 130 Goldsworth Road, Woking GU21 6ND
Date and Time: Saturday 26 April, 9.55am to 4.15pm
Tickets: £18 if booked online via the Surrey Archaeological Society website. £20 on the day (cash only).
VE Day 80 Display
Visit our foyer display from early May to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day. Featuring photographs, records, and stories from Surrey’s VE Day celebrations in 1945, 1995, 2005, 2015, and 2020, the display highlights personal memories from those who experienced the historic day.
You can also discover records to help trace family members who served in WWII.
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