Heritage Open Day: Join David Rose and Geoff Burch for their illustrated talk on the Railways in Guildford and stop by the Institute's historic library for a special exhibition featuring treasures from its Archive. Join The Guildford Institute for a special weekend celebrating local history! Based in its beautiful Grade II listed building on Ward Street since 1892, the Institute is a small charity providing cultural education to the local community and beyond.
On Saturday, the Institute's historic Library will be open with an exhibition featuring treasures from its Theatre Collection. Guildford has a long, vibrant history of theatre dating back to the Guild Merchants’ Mysteries in the early 17th century.