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 facilities in the pavilion. It is a CASC registered club with HM Revenue and Customs. In August 2004 GCC played an Old England XI including John Lever, Derek Randall and Derek Underwood. This was a charity event to raise funds for Chace Children's Hospice. In February 2006, an arson attack destroyed the pavilion at nearby Thursley Cricket Club. Within hours, Godalming had offered the use of its facilities to Thursley. 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