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The town of Godalming is 32 miles from London, and 4 from Guildford. The parish is of an extremely irregular shape, the extreme measurements being 6 miles north and south, 4 miles east and west. The area is 6,980 acres of land, and 59 of water. The parish is entirely upon the Lower Green Sand, with the exception of alluvium in the valley of the ...
The Church of St. Peter and St. Paul is a parish church of the Church of England in Godalming, Surrey. The parish is mostly urban and excludes rural outskirts, it includes another church, St Mark's, in which the joint clergy provide less formal and family services.
- 18 December 1947
- Broad Church
- Church of St. Peter and St. Paul
- Church of England
Friendly staff and quiet location at the top of the high street. Nice place to have a coffee, learn about Godalming's history, browse local artwork and find brochures on other national treasures.
- (68)
- Attraction
- 109 High Street
The area grew wealthy during the middle ages on the wool trade and later the leather tanning and paper industries. Early industry here was powered by watermills. Queen Elizabeth I made Godalming a Borough in January 1574. And, in 1881, the town was the first in England to have a public electricity supply.
The Godalming Trust is a voluntary organisation promoting high standards of planning, conservation and regeneration for the benefit of the local community in Godalming and Farncombe. It exists to bring together all who are interested in the town and its environs, aiming to stimulate interest in their history and character, and to promote a ...
Explore the story of the Godalming and its people. Uncover some surprising connecctions with the Titanic, Sir Winston Churchill and with public electricity and discover the art, architecture and gardens of Gertrude Jekkyll and Sir Edwin Lutyens.
We care for more castles than anybody else. From Norman earthworks to mighty royal fortresses and from Cornwall to Northumberland, these castles and forts tell the turbulent and often surprising story of power, war and siege in England. Explore the history of castles through time, learn more about medieval life, and plan a memorable day out at ...
