Godalming, Waverley, Surrey, South East England, United Kingdom
| Latitude | 51°11′6″N |
| Longitude | 0°36′36″W |
| City | Godalming |
| Church Parish | Waverley |
| County | Surrey |
| State/ Province | South East England |
| Country | United Kingdom |
Narrative
In September, 1881, Godalming came to world attention, when it became the first town to have installed a public electricity supply.
Power was supplied by a Siemens AC Alternator, installed by Calder & Barnet, and dynamo, powered by a waterwheel, located at Westbrook Mill, on the River Wey.
In 1884, the whole town reverted to gas lighting, as Siemens failed to tender for a contract to light the town.
Narrative
Notable people were born in Godalming include:
* James Oglethorpe
* Aldous Huxley
Web Links
| Type | Link/ Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Web Home | Godalming, from Wikipedia |