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- Marvel of the Month for June 2026: Conservation of a plan of Epsom Racecourse, 1848
- Explore Surrey's wartime experience: Surrey World War Two Bomb Map
- Can you help? Forgotten Faces, Forgotten Places features photographs of unknown Surrey people and places - can you help us identify any of them?
Explore
Browse Exploring Surrey's Past to learn about the PEOPLE, PLACES and TIMES which have helped shape the county. Explore Surrey's rich and fascinating past through THEMES ranging from disability and mental health through to archaeological finds. Use our MAPS to find sites and stories near to you, or use the search above to find articles, descriptions of archive documents, archaeological sites, museum objects or photographs.
Learn
Explore our educational resources for TEACHERS, information to support STUDENTS and FAMILY learning activities.
Featured:
Surrey in the Great War KS2 and KS4 Learning Resources
Featured:
Surrey in the Great War KS2 and KS4 Learning Resources
Surrey History Centre
Find out more about Surrey History Centre, search the catalogue, see the online collections, find guidance on visiting the Centre and details of upcoming heritage events.
Surrey HER
Learn about the Surrey Historic Environment Record (HER) and how you can access the HER data on this website. Read the HER blog and find out more about the roles of the Historic Environment Planning Team.
Archaeology (SCAU)
Find out about Surrey County Archaeological Unit (SCAU), their professional services and community archaeology activities. Learn more with their Loan Boxes and free downloadable activities, and see their wide range of publications.
Surrey Museums
There are over 40 museums in Surrey, including a workhouse. Find out about rural life, Surrey's industrial past or visit your local museum. We hold information on many of their collections. Visit the Surrey Museums Partnership website to find out more.