20th century

The Life of Donald Bailey and his Bridge

3 Mar 2009 - 19:30

An illustrated talk by Pablo Haworth, Surrey & Hants Canal Society

To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford

Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

The Early Days of Plastics

17 Feb 2009 - 19:30
17 Feb 2009 - 21:30

An illustrated talk by Dr John Russell, Vice President of the Newcomen Society

To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford

Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

Channel Islands Concrete, from WW2 to today

20 Jan 2009 - 19:30
20 Jan 2009 - 21:30

An illustrated talk by Chris Shw, Consultant

To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford

Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

Early Wireless

25 Nov 2008 - 19:30
25 Nov 2008 - 21:30

An illustrated talk by Ken Tythacott, Member of the British Vintage Wireless Society

To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford

Open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

Samuel Cody: Air Pioneer

28 Oct 2008 - 19:30
28 Oct 2008 - 21:30

An illustrated talk by Peter Reese, Author

To be held in Lecture Theatre F, University of Surrey, Guildford

Lecture open to all - £5 per person, payable at the door

Chilworth historic landscape survey (1 - 30 April)

1 Mar 2008 - 10:00
30 Apr 2008 - 16:00
Location: Chilworth, Surrey
An historic landscape survey is currently being undertaken (March 2008) around the gunpowder mills at Chilworth. This is part of the Areas of Special Historic Landscape project jointly funded by Surrey Archaeological Society and Surrey County Council. A team of volunteers will be led by Philip Masters, a professional landscape archaeologist and will look at the water management systems associated with the gunpowder mills as well as at other historic features in the vicinity.

Publications List

The publications listed below are available by post from the Administrative Assistant (Publications), Surrey Archaeological Society, Castle Arch, Guildford GU1 3SX (office@surreyarchaeology.org.uk) . Please note that for most publications postage and packing will need to be added. They may also be purchased in person from the Society's office at Castle Arch or from the Guildford Museum Shop.

Discounts are available as follows: 5% on orders of £30 to £50; 10% on orders over £50

Archaeological Research Committee Annual Symposium

23 Feb 2008 - 10:00
23 Feb 2008 - 16:00
Location: Ashtead Peace Memorial Hall, Woodfield Lane, Ashtead, , Surrey, , KT21 2BE

Chairman: David Graham, Surrey Archaeological Society

10.00

  • Chairman’s Introduction
  • Romano-British Site at Hatch Furlong, Ewell, Jon Cotton, Museum of London
  • Working with Volunteers at Chilworth Gunpowder Mills, Andrew Norris, Surrey Industrial History Group, Surrey Archaeological Society

10.50 Coffee

11.20

South East Research Framework

South East Research Framework logoThe archaeology, buildings and historic landscape of South East England (East Sussex, Kent, Surrey and West Sussex) comprise an outstanding inheritance that helps to give the region its distinctive character and sense of identity.

Local History Group Homepage

The Surrey Local History Committee of Surrey Archaeological Society exists to foster an interest in the History of Surrey, both directly and in co-operation with other bodies. It aims to discover the past and to maintain the heritage of Surrey, in history, in architecture and in landscape. It fulfils these objects by encouraging local history societies and individuals within the County, by the organisation of meetings and by publication.