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 twelfth century. Also amongst the town's famous and influential
faces was George Abbot, who became Archbishop of Canterbury in 1611
and was one of the translators of the King James Bible and founded
Abbot's Hospital in 1619 - an early example of 'sheltered housing',
which still fulfils that role to this day. High above the town is
the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. Consecrated in 1961, it was the
first cathedral to be built in the South of England since the
Reformation. Below it is the University of Surrey, which received
its Royal Charter just a few years later. Guildford's people and
visitors throughout history come to life in this well-researched
account, which also examines the town's architectural development
and heritage, from the castle and medieval guildhall to the modern
cathedral and beyond, portraying Guildford's significance on a
national and sometimes international scale.
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