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Cathedral of the Holy Spirit at Guildford, Surrey

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Local opposition in Guildford to plans to build on tennis court • May 20, 2025, 2:27 AM ET (BBC)

Surrey Police campaign leads to drop in Guildford crime • May 11, 2025, 12:38 PM ET (BBC)

The Vapors: Drummer on hit Turning Japanese named Guildford mayor • May 8, 2025, 12:38 PM ET (BBC)

Operator bids to run Newcastle to Brighton trains via Gatwick • Apr. 25, 2025, 4:39 AM ET (BBC)

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English language school promotion illustration. Silhouette of a man advertises or sells shouts in a megaphone and emerging from the flag of the United Kingdom (Union Jack).

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Tower Bridge over the Thames River in London, England. Opened in 1894. Remains an Important Traffic Route with 40,000 Crossings Every Day.

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Union Jack flag of Great Britain, united kingdom

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Union Jack flag of Great Britain, united kingdom

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