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Walk through of Frimley & Camberley Urban District Council building

241 London Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3HB

  • 14 Sep 2024
  • In person
  • Pre-booking required

Frimley & Camberley Urban District Council Offices (1908 to 1985) walk through to see original features plus unveiling of two blue plaques, one to mark the history of the building and second, mark 100 years since first Motocross/Scrambling race.

The Frimley & Camberley Urban District Council Offices have stood on London Road since 1908. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of Surrey Heath Borough Council and this building is part of their history. The building was converted into independent flats in 1988, however, a large part of the original 1908 building still exists. 11:00- 11:45, the event is a walk through of the building, looking at the original history and architectural features.

There is also an unveiling of two blue plaques at 12pm, congregating outside the building on London Road. One to mark the history of the building, the second marks the place where the first Motorcycle Scrambling race took place - The Victoria Pub which stood next to the council offices (now demolished). This race became the international sport, Motocross - hence Camberley is the birthplace of Motocross.

Timings & Tours

Saturday 14 September:
11:00 to 13:00

Location & directions

241 London Road, Camberley, Surrey, GU15 3HB

Directions:
The building is on London Road, adjacent to a Pedestrian Crossing. It is not numbered from London Road, walk to Academy Gate flats and it is the building next door. For the Walk Through, the meeting point is at the entrance to Derek Horn Court (please book in advance). For the blue plaques unveiling, please congregate outside the building on London Road for 12pm.
Contact on day:
Gill Riding
Telephone number:
+447774333244

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Please telephone Surrey Heath Museum, 01276 23771 or email [email protected]
Booking contact name:
Gill Riding
Booking telephone number:
+447774333244
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://e-voice.org.uk/surreyheathmuseum/
Booking opens:
10 Aug 2024 12:00 AM
Booking closes:
13 Sep 2024 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

Partly accessible due to historic nature of the building and exterior.

Additional information

There is no parking on site. The nearest carpark's are in Camberley on Knoll Road, Charles Street or Pembroke Broadway.

Max no of people per tour:
15
Est. tour duration:
1 hour(s) 45 minute(s)

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