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
River Ock, Surrey River Ock, Surrey The River Ock or simply Ock is a tributary of the River Wey in Surrey, England. The stream rises near Hambledon and then flows north between Enton, Witley followed by Witley itself, then past Wheelerstreet and Milford on either bank. It is then joined by the Busbridge tributary which drains Busbridge Lakes, passes through Ockford part of Godalming named for the stream, before flowing into the Wey at Godalming. In Godalming, the Old Mill makes use of the force and speed of the hill-draining brook. For much of its length, the Portsmouth Main Line follows the watercourse.