JOHN GODING

CHELTENHAM CIVIC SOCIETY JOHN GODING WHO WROTE THE FIRST HISTORY OF CHELTENHAM LIVED HERE 1855-1879 CHELTENHAM LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

John Goding, who lived here from 1855 to 1879, was a Cheltenham solicitor and author known for writing the first comprehensive history of Cheltenham, published in 1862. His work remains a key reference for local historians and is important for preserving the town's early heritage.