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Surrey has been the home or the inspiration for numerous artists over the years and the Victorian era was no exception. In this article, we highlight a number with local links – including some you may not be aware of. Read on! →

In Victorian times, gardening became extremely popular and had its own particular styles. The wealthy had the space and money to create large, lavish landscapes and the middle class were also able to create beautiful gardens many of which are to be found in Surrey. Read on! →

The 19th century saw the demise of canals and the explosive growth of railways across the country. Here we take a look at the development of Victorian rail transport in Surrey from the first steam railways to their becoming the mainstay of leisure travel for the masses. Read on! →

19th century rural Surrey was characterised by a peasant lifestyle which had been relatively unchanged for centuries. Little of farming’s wealth fed through to the rural labourer. This article looks at the wide-scale poverty of Surrey’s agricultural labourers and their families throughout the Victorian era. Read on! →

Back by popular request was a walking tour of the Sheepleas mixed woodland open space run by our Society member, Pamela Holt. Pamela ran this morning tour twice the same morning as we have been sticking to a reduced numbers Read on! →

Due to the current situation regarding the COVID-19 pandemic and in line with Government regulations, all Surrey Hills Society outside events have been cancelled.  We hope that all events will be reorganised at later dates as soon as it is Read on! →

On arrival we were greeted with a cup of tea or coffee and biscuits, always most welcome. We then had a talk from Vikki Leedham who is the co-curator at the gallery together with Anthony Paul who is married to Read on! →

It is always good to revisit favourite haunts and so it was a pleasure to go to Gatton again.  Gatton has always had a close association with the Society since its early days.  On this visit, the weather was very Read on! →

Members of the Society enjoyed a beautiful morning at Ramster Gardens on Wednesday 14th October, which started with some welcoming tea and cake. These gardens in Chiddingfold extend over 25 acres of woodland, glades, a lake and a formal “tennis court” Read on! →

Blooming marvellous. Take a look and be dazzled at the dahlias that were on show today at Dunsborough Park. Read on! →