From the archives

November 26 1998 CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save the accident and emergency unit at Ashford Hospital acquired another useful weapon in their armoury - proof that the emergency department at St Peter's was struggling. Read

Town's first road smash

Veteran and vintage vehicles will be getting plenty of admiring glances at this weekend's Egham Royal Show - much in the way this car attracted plenty of attention in the town 104 years ago. Read

Making a splash at Regatta

Penton Hook Regatta, held in Edwardian times, was not only a chance to watch avid rowers battling it out on the Thames, but an entertaining day out for all the family, writes Shae Courtney. Read

Manly chests banned!

Edwardian prudishness demanded that men wore one-piece bathing outfits when swimming so that manly bare chests did not offend. Read

My history: 'I met Nelson Mandela when I was young'

Judi Linney, 62, moved to New Haw 36 years ago after coming from South Africa in 1964. She has been living in Woodham Park Road, Woodham, with her husband Howard, 64, since 1983. Read

A wartime surprise in pair's backyard

Two Staines women made an unusual discovery while digging in their back garden. Read

My history: 'Everybody here seemed to be riding bicycles!'

Doreen Corbett, 75, moved to Hersham with her husband Frederick in 1953 and has lived in Newlands Close since 1971. Read

Parading with a parasol

When the sun shone and the breeze was warm it was time to don your Sunday best and take a stroll by the Thames in Edwardian Staines. Read