A Story of Guildford

by Marion Field

Guildford's history dates from Saxon times, and the town has been the residence of kings and many famous men and women, particularly since Henry II turned the Norman Castle into a luxurious palace in the 12th century. George Abbot, who became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1611 and was one of the translators of the King James Bible, founded Abbot's Hospital in 1619. This was probably the first 'sheltered housing' and still fulfils that role today. The...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750998997
• ISBN13: 9780750998994
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Phillimore & Company
• Length: 160 Pages