Episode 3 of 3

Siemens Takeover

When
April 1882
Where
Godalming town centre
Part of
Godalming becomes first town lit by electric light

Siemens took over the operation of the electricity supply in April 1882.

In April 1882, Siemens took over the operation of the electricity supply in Godalming. The supply continued until 1884, when Siemens refused to bid for the renewal of its contract, leading to the town's reversion to gas lighting.

Sources

  1. Godalming Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-28

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