A town in Surrey, England, located southwest of London along the River Wey. It serves as the county town of Surrey and is known for its cathedral, university, and historic High Street.
From Old English 'Gylde ford' meaning 'golden ford,' likely referring to the golden flowers (probably marigolds) that grew near the river crossing, or possibly golden-colored sand in the riverbed.
Guildford's name evokes the medieval practice of describing places by their most distinctive features - in this case, a river crossing marked by golden flowers or sand. The town has been continuously inhabited for over 1,000 years and maintains its role as Surrey's administrative center.
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