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Godalming

The town of Godalming has a population of more than 21,000 and is situated in some of the finest countryside in southern England in the county of Surrey. Godalming is midway between London and the south coast and both are easy to reach by public and private transport.

This location has played a major role in Godalming's development since it was first recorded in the will of King Alfred the Great of Wessex in AD899. Narrow attractive streets, lined with many ancient and historic buildings, lie alongside the River Wey, and the town centre has been enhanced for pedestrian use. Godalming is a town with many famous sons and daughters and in 1881 became the first town in the world to have its own electric power supply.

Godalming's famous sons and daughters:

• Gertrude Jekyll - world renowned artist, gardener and craftswoman.
• James Oglethorpe - soldier-politician founder of Georgia, USA.
• John 'Jack' Phillips - celebrated Titanic wireless operator

Godalming webcams - views of High Street and Church Street.