The Story of the People’s Cathedral
Between 1952 and 1961 200,000 brick-givers made the construction of Guildford Cathedral possible. Can you help us bring these stories to life?

Guildford Cathedral has successfully secured initial supportfrom the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for repairs to the Cathedral fabric and development of its project: Securing Guildford Cathedral’s future: treasures, memories and stories revealed.

We are now looking for people to take part in an oral history project to capture the memories of the brick-givers and others involved in the Cathedral story.

There are two ways you can get involved in the project:

1) As a volunteer

A team of volunteers has recently completed a research project on the history of the Guildford Union Workhouse Infirmary, which became St. Luke's Hospital. An exhibition has been created for display in the Education Room of the former hospital building. Once part of the complex, the Spike is available for tours.

For more information contact the co-ordinator, Jane Thompson 07799 0633699; jane@charlotteville.co.uk; or visit www.hospitalproject.co.uk

An information sheets about the hospital project is attached as a pdf.

This museum in Ewell regularly runs events for children during school half-terms and holidays as well as exhibitions and events for the general public. 

If you require further details of these events please contact Bourne Hall.