History of Guildford House Gallery
Find out more about the history of Guildford House Gallery.
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Built in 1660, Guildford House is an important building and currently home to the Borough's Art Collection. The building is also a venue for a variety of temporary exhibitions.
Originally owned by the Childe family. Guildford House was later home to the Martyr family from 1736 to the 1840s. The building was once used as a shop and restaurant and became the venue for a gallery in 1959.
Watch the virtual tour video of Guildford House to find out more.