Godalming was formed in 1967 by Peter Gabriel and Tony Banks while they were pupils at Charterhouse School. Actor Sam Worthington was born in Godalming in 1976, before moving to Australia at a young age. Billy Dainty a British comedian, dancer, physical comedian and pantomime and television star lived in Godalming. He died on November 19, 1986, aged 59, of prostate cancer at his home, Cobblers, in Godalming. Significant people currently living in the town include the actress Rachel Hurd-Wood, Great Britain field hockey player Dan Fox, Scottish international footballer John Hansen, brother of football pundit Alan Hansen, mathematics author Matt
Godalming Cricket Club Godalming Cricket Club Godalming Cricket Club (GCC) is based at Godalming, Surrey, and was briefly a senior cricket team, playing 12 known important matches from 1821 to 1825. Its home ground then was The Burys but is now Holloway Hill recreation ground. Julius Caesar began his career at Godalming where he attracted local press attention at age 16, in the "Surrey Gazette". He helped Godalming beat a Surrey XI at The Oval in 1849, aged 18, by making scores of 67 and 46. The club now plays home matches at Holloway Hill Sports Association's recreation ground in Godalming with clubhouse