Farncombe
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Farncombe is a former village in Surrey, England, now part of the town of Godalming. It was mentioned in the Domesday Book but few older buildings survive as evidence of its long history; among the oldest is a row of almshouses, built in 1622. Farncombe is within the census area Godalming Charterhouse which has a population of 5,053.[1]
Farncombe has excellent transport links, being served by the Portsmouth-London railway, through Farncombe railway station, and the Hoppa community bus project.
The village lies on the River Wey and canal boats can be hired here taking travelers up to Guildford and beyond.
John George Phillips, senior wireless operator on the RMS Titanic, was born in Farncombe. He continued working as the ship sank, trying to contact other ships that might be able come to the assistance of the Titanic.[1] Phillips is commemorated by the Phillips Memorial Garden in Godalming, and a memorial in the St. John the Evangelist Church in Farncombe. The Jack Philips pub in Godalming High Street is named after him.
