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Surrey, England

historical map of England

Leith Hill Tower

Charterhouse school

River Colne joining the Thames at Staines

Tandridge: St. Peter's Church

Staines: town hall

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Group of Surrey men hike 11 mountains in a day for charity • June 13, 2025, 8:28 PM ET (BBC)

South East drivers told of closures for charity bike ride • June 12, 2025, 8:27 PM ET (BBC)

Deepcut: Final stage of 1,200-home project in Surrey approved • June 11, 2025, 11:04 PM ET (BBC)

Woodland Trust report calls for action to save woodland wildlife • June 10, 2025, 9:08 AM ET (BBC)

Surrey residents' view on unitary authorities has been published • June 8, 2025, 7:52 PM ET (BBC)

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Surrey, England

historical map of England

Leith Hill Tower

Charterhouse school

River Colne joining the Thames at Staines

Tandridge: St. Peter's Church

Staines: town hall

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