Albury History Society


The Society was founded in 1971 with a view to researching the history of the parish and accumulating permanent records. In addition, there is a yearly programme of talks, walks and visits that aim to encourage a wider interest in local history.

All Albury original parish registers and parish documents are now held in the Surrey History Centre at Woking.

President: His Grace the Duke of Northumberland

All meetings take place in the Albury Village Hall unless otherwise stated.
Wednesday
March 18th
8.00 p.m.
Annual General Meeting Plus
John Evelyn, the Diarist
An illustrated talk by Beryl Saich, Surrey Gardens Trust
Wednesday
April 15th
8.00 p.m.
Payment Tokens
What were they and why did they need to be invented by John Theobold
Wednesday
May 20th
8.00 p.m.
Henry Peake - Guildford Architect and Civic Dignitary
A talk by the Roger Nicholson
Wednesday
June 17th
7.30 p.m.
Evening Visit to Chilworth Manor
by kind permission of Mr and Mrs Wrigley
Wednesday
July 15th
7.30 p.m.
Evening Guided Tour of Godalming Museum
Wednesday
September 16th
8.00 p.m.
Edward Irving and the Origins and Consequences of the Catholic Apostolic Society
by Dr Stephen Sizer
Wednesday
October 14th
2.30 p.m.
Afternoon Visit to Surrey History Centre, Woking
Our archives are now stored there and are in the process of being catalogued.
Wednesday
October 21st
8.30 p.m.
The Devis Family of Painters
By John Burnett, on a project started by the late John George
Wednesday
November 18th
8.00 p.m.
The Pewley Down Project
by Professor Richard Notley
followed by mulled wine and mince pies

A brief history of Albury