Guildford Surrey

Guildford Castle Keep North Wall with viewing 'cage' at top. Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm

The approach tunnel up to the bowling green through the grounds of Guildford Castle Keep Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm

The approach tunnel up to the bowling green through the grounds of Guildford Castle Keep Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm

The Guildford Guildhall was constructed in the 14th century and is still noticeable landmark of Guildford High Street. It was extended in 1589 and the Council Chamber was added in 1683 in which year a projecting clock was installed at the front of the building that can be seen throughout the High Street. Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm.

The Guildhall Guildford in Guildford High Street

View down Guildford High Street Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm

The Three Pigeons is a traditional English Pub situated on the top of Guildford's High street opposite the Holy Trinity church. The Three Pigeons has stood here since the middle of the 18th century - badly damaged by fire in 1916, it was rebuilt two years later. The design of the rebuilt frontage was inspired by a late 17th century house on Oxford's high Street and like many buildings on Guildford's ancient high street, it is reputed to be haunted. Apart from the Angel Hotel, this is now the only remaining traditional public house on Guildford High Street since closure of 'The Bull' many years ago. Nikon D5100, 18-270mm

At the top end of the High Street, viewed from Holy Trinity church is Abbot's Hospital, Guildford, founded by George Abbot in 1619 as the Hospital of the Holy Trinity, one of the finest sets of almshouses in the country. The brick-built, three-storey entrance tower faces the church; a stone archway leads into the courtyard. On each corner of the tower there is an octagonal turret rising an extra floor, with lead ogee domes. Nikon D5100, 18-270mm

View down Holy Trinity Church Path toward Guildford High Street and The Three Pigeons Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm

View down Church Path Guildford toward the High Street

An old cottage on Church Path Guildford Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm

'The Keep' public house, Guildford, Surrey Formerly known as the 'Two Brewers', then 'The Mash Tun' is situated in Castle Street opposite the Guildford Castle grounds. Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm

Guildford Castle grounds - an old image from my father c1952 (That'll be my mother and me on the terrace). B&W negative scan, resized in PSP X6, processed in PSE12

Guildford Castle grounds - an old image from my father c1952 B&W negative scan, resized in PSP X6, processed in PSE12

Guildford Castle Keep - an old image from my father c1952 B&W negative scan, resized in PSP X6, processed in PSE12

Guildford Castle in Guildford, Surrey, England. It is thought to have been built shortly after the 1066 invasion of England by William the Conqueror. Built around the 1130s the keep (tower) was added to the castle, constructed of Bargate stone from nearby Godalming. Extracts from Wikipedia, the free encyclopaedia

The approach through the grounds to Guildford Castle Keep Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm

Guildford Castle Keep from Castle Street corner of Tunsgate Nikon D5100, Tamron 18-270mm