Research
We welcome visitors and researchers contacting us to find out more about our collections, and the history of Godalming. We have a fantastic range of materials relating to Godalming that can be consulted by appointment in our Library
Local Studies Library
As this service is largely volunteer run we ask that you give us as much notice as possible to ensure that someone will be available to assist you. For research enquiries please contact museum.library@godalming-tc.gov.uk or book your visit using the button below.
The Local Studies Library collection includes:
The Percy Woods collection of deeds and transcripts from 11th – 19th centuries
The Penfold collection – a survey of houses and land in Godalming and the surrounding villages, and in Haslemere, taken in 1863 Histories of local places, families and organisations
Publications from local societies and relating to Godalming’s history
Prints, drawings and portraits
Photographs and postcards
Maps and plans, including tithe maps and apportionments
Family and local history sources for research
We also have a database of local images and events compiled by dedicated volunteers which can be accessed via computers located on both floors of the Museum.
