Herbert Godbold was a son of James Godbold, both were Veterinary surgeons in Stowmarket. Herbert’s surgery was in Bury Street, whilst his father’s was at 33-35 Stowupland Street. 1891 census lists Herbert age 40 as a licensed veterinary surgeon, born Stowmarket living with his wife Kate and 6 children. Frank born 1888 trained as a vet but failed his final exams but ‘he decided to put his knowledeg of animal anatomy to good use and became a butcher’. {Serving You Through the Years, Sue Cowling and Steve Williams: 1998}