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Surrey

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Surrey — a museum in england-london, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year
Year-round
  • Family-friendly
  • Limited wheelchair access

About

Surrey is a museum in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.

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Place summary

Surrey is a museum located in London. It focuses on the history and culture of the Surrey region, showcasing various exhibits and collections. The museum serves as a resource for understanding the local heritage and its significance within the broader context of London.

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Background

History

Prior to the Reform Act 1832, Surrey returned fourteen Members of Parliament (MPs), two representing the county and two each from the six boroughs of Bletchingley, Gatton, Guildford, Haslemere, Reigate and Southwark. For two centuries before the Reform Act, the dominant political network in Surrey was that of the Onslows of Clandon Park, a gentry family established in the county from the early 17th century, who were raised to the peerage in 1716. Members of the family won at least one of Surrey's two county seats in all but three of the 30 general elections between 1628 and 1768, while they took one or both of the seats for their local borough of Guildford in every election from 1660 to…

Visiting

Following the elections of May 2021 the County Councillors' party affiliations were as follows: {| class="wikitable" |- ! colspan=2 | Party ! Seats |- ! style="background-color: #0087DC" | | Conservative | align=right | 47 |- ! style="background-color: #DDDDDD" | | Residents Association/Independent | align=right | 16 |- ! style="background-color: #FDBB30" | | Liberal Democrats | align=right | 14 |- ! style="background-color: #99CC33" | | Green | align=right | 2 |- ! style="background-color: #DC241f" | | Labour | align=right | 2 |} As of 2 May 2019, the Conservative local councillors controlled 4 out of 11 councils in Surrey, the Liberal Democrats controlled Mole Valley, the Residents…

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Coordinates
51.2500, -0.4500
County
Surrey
District
Guildford
Parish
West Horsley
Postcode
KT24 6EP
Parliamentary constituency
Guildford
Official site
surreycc.gov.uk

Sources

  • wikipedia: Surrey (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Surrey?
Surrey is in London, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 51.2500°, -0.4500°.
Is Surrey wheelchair accessible?
Partially — OpenStreetMap notes limited wheelchair access at Surrey. Check ahead for specific facilities.