Heritage walk with local historian Iain Wakeford
Iain Wakeford is a well known local historian and has agreed to do a number of walks during 2016 to celebrate the life of H.G. Wells.
As well as writing several books and booklets on Woking's history, he has also contributed numerous articles to local newspapers and magazines. In 1995, he produced a weekly column for the Woking News & Mail to celebrate the centenary of the publication of the Woking News (in 1895) and its later merger with its rival the Woking Mail.
As well as walks he also give talks to private groups or societies (and occasionally to the general public).
The most popular talks include A Brief History of Woking; The Industrial History of Woking; and Woking in the 1950's, 60's and 70's; as well as talks based on the books contained on this website such as Wells, Woking & the Real War of the Worlds;
An Illustrated History of Woking Town Centre and the various villages covered by the self-guided heritage walks. Please note that due to work committments, Iain is only able to give talks/walks at the weekend or in the evenings and he does make a charge for the service. Contact Iain at [email protected] for more details.
For more information about the War of the Worlds walk, please click here.
More information about the walks planned for 2016 will be published here nearer the time.