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Nostalgic memories of Godalming's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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Displaying Memories 1 - 10 of 28 in total

A Visitation At The White Heart
My Grandmother told us all in the family that when she was young, in about 1920, she had passed through Godalming and had stayed there overnight at the White Heart Inn opposite the 'Pepperpot', where that night in her room she had clearly seen a vision at the foot of her bed of a woman in very old fashioned clothing (Georgian?) who then smiled at her and turned away and went through the closed door. Of ...see more
Godalming, the White Hart 1906
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Added 03 January 2021

Farncombe And Godalming Memories.
My grandad had a grocers shop in Farncombe high street, Renmants. My mum, brother and I lived with the grandparents and great grandma during the 2nd world war. I can remember a German plane being shot down in Broadwater playing fields and we all went to have a look. Also,a bomb dropped on a house near Godalming Grammar School, so we went to see the huge crater as my grandad was in the ARP. I went to ...see more
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Added 15 April 2019

Traffic Control Godalming
The R.A.C scout directing traffic around the pepperpot is my Great Grandfather Arthur Bradshaw who lived in kings rd Farncombe.
Godalming, Traffic Control 1935
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Added 22 September 2018

2 Hall Place Cottages
I lived here in 1959 with my Parents and my older brother my sister Ann was born in this house. I do not remember living here as I was only 2 years old. I am tracing my family tree and I cannot find this cottage on Google maps. I think the name may have changed, is there anyone out there that can help me out to find this.
Godalming, the British Schools 1905
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Added 09 May 2018

Godalming British School

I remember the British School so well, especially the headmistress at the time, Miss Gilbert. She was very strict, but generally fair, and much respected by my parents. One thing that stays in my memory is the enormous rocking horse which lived in the hall; it probably wasn't as large as I remember it, and it was already quite an old horse with a real horsehair tail. I remember also Miss Gollop who I think ...see more
Godalming, the British Schools 1905
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Added 09 February 2014

Then And Now
To see the Boarden Bridge as it was then and now, you might be interested in watching a very short video. If so, copy and paste the following link into your browser: http://youtu.be/Zv7mmA97vxw
Godalming, Old Boarden Bridge 1906
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Added 08 February 2014

Rac Scout At Pepperpot
Arthur Bradshaw My great grandfather.
Godalming, Traffic Control 1935
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Added 19 November 2013

Rac Scout At Pepperpot
My great grandfather, Arthur Bradshaw of 36 Kings rd (THEN CHURCH RD). He was also photographed by J H Muddle for the coronation of king george,on duty as the town celebrated.
Godalming, Market House 1935
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Added 19 November 2013

Another Minister
My father was the minister of the Baptist Church in Queen Street from 1962 until 1970. The little church was too small to hold his welcome services so these were held in the Congregational Church, with tea in the hall. He often preached in this church on Good Feiday and Christmas Day when the non conformist churches held a united service. When I was old enough I used to attend a Bible Class called Crusaders which ...see more
Godalming, Congregational Church 1898
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Added 11 November 2013

Memories Of Farncombe
73,Birch Road is where I lived from 1960 onwards. My family moved there in 1960 and I went to George Road School in 1962 during the coldest winter ever. The toilets used to freeze which was great as we would get time off as the toilets were outside. In 1964 I went to St Johns School and my teachers were; Mrs Ruddock, Mrs Want and Mr Sharp, the latter was my favourite. I used to go to Saturday morning pictures ...see more
Godalming, Holloway Hill 1910
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Added 10 May 2013