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    1. [SRY] Elstead/Eashing/Godalming area - Weyburn Engineering ,
    2. Ann Sargeant
    3. >From 12 January to 27 February an exhibition at Godalming Museum will record the rise and fall of Weyburn Engineering, a precision machine engineering company which was a major employer in the Elstead area. Founded in 1913, the works employed over 800 local people at its peak, finally closing down in 2008. Weyburn produced parts for internationally renowned companies such as Rolls Royce, and were most famously known for their camshafts. A considerable number of families whose Surrey ancestors and relatives have lived in the area round Godalming, Eashing, Elstead and beyond may find this exhibition of interest, as the Weyburn staff were loyal and often achieved long service awards. Former employees of Weyburn and their relatives are invited to a Private View of the exhibition on January 11th - contact the Museum for details on 01483 426510. Godalming Museum is located at 109a High Street, by the Pepperpot. Admission is free but donations are welcomed. The Local Studies library is open in the afternoons from 1 pm to 4 pm Tuesday to Saturday. Enjoy! Ann Surrey List Admin

    12/02/2009 12:42:45