Image of 148-150 High Street, Guildford branch exterior

Photograph showing High Street, Guildford including the Sainsbury's store. A van from W.A. Elms (Carrier & Remover of Holmbury St Mary, Dorking) and other shops including Dorothy Perkins can also be seen. The photograph appears in 'JS Journal' July 1963 with the caption "The modern front of the Guildford branch is an almost complete break from the former design which was in the Dutch red brick manner very popular in the Edwardian decade. The only fixtures reminiscent of the old building are the bay windows which remain, but in a wholly modern style. Just visible through the balcony railings on the right of the picture can be seen the Aylward Clock which tradition in the town says was gift from John Aylward a clock maker who wanted to set up in business in the town. He made the clock and gave it to the Guildhall to overcome objections by local Guild members. The story dates from 1561 but the clock case and the Guildhall itself are of late 17th century date". Photograph by Brian Shuel (SD 27 frame 13).