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The first mosque in England (Shah Jahan Mosque, 1889), H.G. Wells's connection (The War of the Worlds is set in Woking), the Victoria Arch, and a Surrey commuter town of surprising historical depth
A little history
The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking (1889) was the first purpose-built mosque in the United Kingdom. H.G. Wells was living in Woking when he wrote The War of the Worlds — the Martians land at Horsell Common. The town has significant Victorian heritage. The Lightbox gallery is excellent.
The Shah Jahan Mosque is historically extraordinary — the oldest mosque in Britain. Horsell Common for the War of the Worlds connection. The Lightbox gallery for art. The town centre for independent food.
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Woking has good independent food. The diverse community supports excellent South Asian and other food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants.
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Woking is a place in Surrey known for the first mosque in England (Shah Jahan Mosque, 1889), H.G. Wells's connection (The War of the Worlds is set in Woking), the Victoria Arch, and a Surrey commuter town of surprising historical depth. The Shah Jahan Mosque in Woking (1889) was the first purpose-built mosque in the United Kingdom. The population is around 105,000.
Woking has good independent food. The diverse community supports excellent South Asian and other food. The town centre has improving independent restaurants.
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Roam covers Woking and the surrounding area in Surrey, including Horsell, Knaphill, Mayford, Goldsworth Park, St Johns, Pyrford, Sheerwater and Byfleet.
