Date: 10th June 2008, Guilford
Weather: Very nice for a walk
Area covered: Guildford
Places visited: Guildford Castle and Garden, Guildford Boating, Guilford Museum, Castle Arch, The Guildford House Gallery, The Guildhall and finally shopping...
A Walk to Remember
Tunsgate square, another shopping mall selling beutiful furnitures and lots more
This is the castle: William the Conqueror built castles in all the important towns to prevent rebellion and to strengthen his hold on the country. Guildford would have been chosen because it was the only town in Surrey (apart from Southwark) and later became the county town. It was also on an important route between London and the south coast and the west of England. The first structures at the castle would have been the motte, or mound, surrounded by a ditch, and an adjoining bailey, defended by a wooden palisade. The bailey boundary ran along Castle Street, South Hill, the edge of what is now Racks Close and along a line parallel with Quarry Street but to the east.
The museum: Founded in 1898 and now houses the largest collection of archaeology, local history and needlework in Surrey. There are facilities for children and a shop stocking a range of local history books and gifts.
The Guildhall: Is a 16th and 17th century building of great historic interest. It used to be a courtroom and council chamber. The ground floor is of Tudor origin. The building houses civic plate, including many rare items. The Classical front of the building is dominated by a magnificent bracket clock made in 1683.
Guildford House Gallery
p/s: Hi ma sorry for not replying your message, anyway saw your comment on the first post..thanks. Saw Damia in the video this morning she seems ok. Hope the fever won't get anymore higher. Missing everybody in the house especially my two little princesses.
