Surrey Heath’s industrial heritage dates back to the 1930s, with technical and manufacturing firsts originating in this area. The legacy has ensured the area remains an attractive location for contemporary businesses. The workforce was made up of local residents and people settling in the area, creating a community which has grown and become more diverse. The exhibition features objects and archives from the collection alongside people’s memories. The project and exhibition is kindly funded by Surrey Industrial Heritage Group.

A Look at nokia mobile phones from the past on loan from David Anderson

There are not many areas in the UK in which a pop band, classical musician, literary novelist, TV personality, military bands and renowned artists can appear in the same sentence. We are one such area with many literary and musical associations which have included Arthur Sullivan (Gilbert & Sullivan), 1980s pop band Bros, Bret Harte (poet), George Edward Lodge (artist) and Ethel Smyth (composer & writer). The exhibition covers two centuries of this wonderful eclectic and talented man.

People shape the community we live in and this exhibition mixes portraits of the past, with portraits of the present and future. A community engagement project celebrating our cultural landscape and how it has changed over the years.