Earlier this year Guildford Museum had an exhibition called “Football Stories from the beautiful game in Guildford and Beyond”. Part of which was an event at the Guildhall in the High Street. When Guildford City president Dennis May and Access, Education and Engagement Officer Melanie Holliker who is part of the Heritage Team at Guildford Borough Council. They were in conversation about 100 years of Football in the borough of Guildford, along with Dennis’s personal memories of football in Guildford.
This is a recording of the conversation that took place at the event in February which is part of the monthly coffee time talks. You can find details of upcoming events at https://www.guildford.gov.uk/exhibitionsandevents
In what was a fascinating and historical talk about men’s and women’s football in Guildford over the past 100 years, there are some great stories and memories from Dennis and Melanie.
The talk was recorded, edited and mastered by Ian Plested.
Also thank you to Dennis May and Melanie Holliker for their permission for the recording and release of the audio.
