Godalming Museum’s exhibitions and events in May include: - From a Distance, Godalming the Pandemic Years. Matthew Gordon is a photographer and television producer based in Godalming. This exhibition comes from a 2020 project capturing life in the town during the pandemic and lockdowns. Tuesday 6 May to Saturday 17 May. - Water is Life: an Art Exhibition. What Next? is a charity whose goal is to support local communities across Waverley Borough by mitigating, preparing and adapting the impact of climate change and ecological damage. This exhibition brings together Godalming people, local community groups and schools, who will be contributing their works of art to help convey the concept of “Water is LIfe”. Tuesday 20 May to Saturday 14 June. - Lecture: The Battle of Guildown: Surrey and the Cornish March on London, 1497. In 1497 thousands of Cornishmen, unhappy at the major increase in royal taxes, made a remarkable march across the south of England in a bid to present their grievances to the government of Henry VII and secure the dismissal of his chief ministers. In this illustrated lecture, historian Julian Humphrys will tell the story of that dramatic summer and discuss how Surrey found itself at the very centre of a national event. Friday 16 May 7.30pm to 9pm at the Wilfrid Noyce Community Centre. Tickets £10 (plus booking fee) are available at the Museum in advance or at the door.
Godalming Museum is open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 4pm. It is located next to the Town Council offices, by the Pepperpot, 109A High St, GU7 1AQ. Visit www.godalmingmuseum.co.uk / 01483 426510.
