Easter in Godalming

Easter Saturday, St George's Day - what a day for a festival, which is just what Godalming Chamber of Commerce, Godalming Town Council and Waverley Borough Council organised for today. The Farmer's Market, craft stalls, food stalls and kids activities were in full swing at 10am after the Launch of Heroes Welcome at the Pepperpot. The Pepperpot was the location for entertainment by local artists scheduled to continue throughout the day.


Godalming is a very ancient place, it is thought going back to the early 8th century when Saxons of the clan of Godhelm settled here. In the Domesday book of 1086 'a thriving community with three watermills' is recorded and by the reign of Queen Elizabeth 1, its success in the wollen industry caused her to grant Godalming borough status.Apparently in 1698 Peter The Great visited Godalming and stayed at the Kings Arms. In 1764 the Godalming end of the Wey Navigation opened providing an important route for commerce with London. Many of the old buildings are still standing today giving the town great character.


Outside Waitrose Fleur de Lys Morris prepared themsleves for an afternoon of entertaining the visitors as they went on to perform around the town.

History of Godalming
Fleur de Lys Morris