Guildford's name is believed to derive from the Old English terms "gyld," meaning "gold," and "Ford," referring to a river crossing. The area was historically significant as a crossing point on the River Wey. Over time, the name evolved, with variations appearing in historical documents, but the essence of its origin remains tied to its geographical features. The town's rich history dates back to the Saxon period, further solidifying its identity.
Guildford City F.C. was created in 1921.
Lady Jane Grey married John Dudley, also know as Lord Guildford Dudley.Lord Guildford Dudley was the son of Edward VI
Manchester City by a mile. Most Man Utd fans live in places like Torquay and Guildford and Idaho USA!
Every one wanted to go to the gold rush to stike it rich and until no one was in the gold fields so the workers got no business ~SAD~
"The Times" newspaper in the UK reported on 4th September 1950 that "The War Office announced yesterday that the first British soldier to be killed in the Korean war was Private Reginald Streeter, aged 19, 1st Battalion, The Middlesex Regiment, of Stoughton, Guildford, Surrey."
Guildford's population is 66,773.
Charles Guildford has written: 'Memoirs of Mr. Charles Guildford'
John Guildford died in 1565.
John Guildford was born in 1508.
Guildford Spectrum was created in 1993.
Guildford Molesworth was born in 1828.
Guildford Molesworth died in 1925.
Guildford Slingsby died in 1643.
Guildford Slingsby was born in 1610.
Guildford Flames was created in 1992.
Richard Guildford died in 1506.
Guildford Bason was created in 1769.