The town of Godalming near Guildford in Surrey is rich in historical interest and has been a thriving town since the Domesday Book. The town’s museum has a number of interesting displays including an exhibition on the town’s social and economic history. Many famous people are associated with the town including Gertrude Jekyll who exerted a considerable influence over garden design and Edwin Lutyens, the architect. Also, the telegraphist, Jack Phillips, who sent out SOS messages from the doomed Titanic lived here.