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On the Merrow Downs, about 1 mile south of the Epsom Road, is the site of the former Merrow Racecourse. The Victorians raced here but now this area of the North Downs is covered by Guildford's Golf Course. The sign shows a finishing post, horse and rider against a rail. To the east (right) of this photograph is Merrow's pub - the Horse and Groom - another reminder of the local racing history.
©Colin Smith
An uncharacteristically quiet view of this main arterial road heading east out of Guildford. Note the village sign with its race horse - Merrow once had a race course on its Downs where the golf course is today.
©Colin Smith
The sign is affixed to the top of a pole, in the hall's car park. More photographs:- [[2319357]].
©P L Chadwick
The club is at this end of the building, the entrance being through the door with the porch. More photographs:- [[2319357]].
©P L Chadwick
The hall is used by various local groups. The building is divided between the hall and the social club. Merrow Village Club & Hall was established in 1921, and is registered as a friendly society. The building is older, as there is a photograph of it in the Francis Frith collection, which is dated 1913. More photographs:- [[2319357]].
©P L Chadwick
Although Merrow was at one time a village, its huge expansion in recent decades has meant it has become another one of Guildford's suburbs. A relic of its days as a village is Merrow Village Club & Hall. A photo in the Francis Frith Collection from 1913, shows the outside of the hall very much as it is today, apart from the entrance area. [[2319395]]. [[2319415]]. [[2319425]].
©P L Chadwick
This bus shelter is almost opposite Merrow Village Hall & Club. The road seen behind the bus shelter is Levyisdene.
©P L Chadwick
Suburban up-market road in eastern Guildford with its own long and wide green. This is within the former grounds of "Levylsdene" - earlier called "The Grove" and " Levelsgrove".
©Colin Smith
On Epsom Road in eastern Guildford, this hall houses a club and is used by local societies. The race horse on the village sign signifies the former race course on Merrow Downs (now taken up by Guildford Golf Club's 18 hole course).
©Colin Smith
Dist:0.2km<br/>Unaccustomed April snow in a suburban Guildford street. The snow had gone by lunchtime.
©Colin Smith
Dist:0.2km<br/>Gritting lorries with snowploughs are a common sight in Guildford this week. This one is passing the BP Filling Station in Merrow.
©Colin Smith
Dist:0.2km<br/>The old village centre is now very suburban. Above are a hairdresser, a charity shop, car wash / BP garage / supermarket and a block of flats with more shops on the ground floor. Here is the local newsagent.
©Colin Smith
Dist:0.2km<br/>This 19th century tile-hung cottage has been built on the site of the original toll house on Epsom Road. The tolls were abolished in 1867 and the cottage was demolished before being replaced. It's closing tariff was "4d a horse; 10d per score of bullocks; 5d per score of sheep" - not many of these beasts are seen today on Epsom Road!
©Colin Smith
Dist:0.3km<br/>See [[[2767011]]] for a closer view of the pillar box.
©Christine Matthews
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©Christine Matthews

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