Places

4 places found.

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Maps

56 maps found.

1946, Farringdon Ref. NPO703591
1925, Farringdon Ref. POP703589
1919, Farringdon Ref. POP703591
1899, Farringdon Ref. RNC703591
1898, Farringdon Ref. RNE703589
1947, Farringdon Ref. NPO703589
1888, Farringdon Ref. HOSM45196
1895, Upper Farringdon Ref. RNE857302
1901-1904, Farringdon Ref. RNC703589
1898, Farringdon Ref. RNE703591
1940, Upper Farringdon Ref. NPO857302
1940, Lower Farringdon Ref. NPO769081
1919, Upper Farringdon Ref. POP857302
1919, Lower Farringdon Ref. POP769081
1887 - 1888, Farringdon Ref. HOSM48533
1897-1900, Lower Farringdon Ref. RNC769081
1895, Lower Farringdon Ref. RNE769081
1897-1909, Upper Farringdon Ref. RNC857302
1895 - 1914, Farringdon Ref. HOSM45197
1895, Lower Farringdon Ref. HOSM45303

Books

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Memories

25 memories found. Showing results 1 to 10.

Paras At Watchfield In The 1950s

Yes, I lived on the Watchfield housing estate from 1952 to 1953. Large numbers of paras and their equipment were dropped regularly at the airfield. Trainees jumped from large silver barrage balloons, but experienced ...Read more

A memory of Watchfield in 1953 by Geoff King

Late Childhood Memories Of Watchfield

Like others on the site I have very happy memories of living in Watchfield (1956 to 1966).My father was the Hall Manager of Kitchener Hall (RMCS) and we lived in army quarters in Hill Road. The houses were two ...Read more

A memory of Watchfield by Susan Richmond

Great Grandfather

Gilbert Evans was from Farrington Gurney.

A memory of Farrington Gurney

Ten Happy Years

I moved to Watchfield in 1940 and left in 1950. My dad, Mr Woolman, worked for the army and had his office in Homelees Farm in the camp. What a change has taken place at Watchfield. Gone are the places we could play in safety. The ...Read more

A memory of Watchfield in 1940 by Jennifer Morris Nee Woolman

Happy Days

My family moved from Tottenham in 1949. There was only 5 children and Mum and Dad at the time. Nice new terraced house in Faringdon Ave - Gooshayes end. I was born in that house in 1954. My younger sisters (twins) were born in Oldchurch ...Read more

A memory of Harold Hill by ruthoak58

Grandparents And Father

Grandparents lived in Farrington Gurney and my father was born there in 1922. Grandfather was Rees West-Gaul, father Geoffrey West-Gaul, does anyone know the family?

A memory of Farrington Gurney in 1920 by David West Gaul

Farrington's Of Reigate

The Farrington family of Reigate were the Lime Merchants that owned and worked the Lime Kilns at Reigate. The business was established by Benjamin Farrington my Great great Grandfather one hundred before Frederick Price ...Read more

A memory of Reigate by Thomasina Dearlove

Farrington Gurney

I lived in Farrington Gurney all my single life from 1937, except for 2 years National Service. I went to school in Farrington Gurney and after 11 plus to Wells Blue school.My faher was Silvester Cook the local builder and ...Read more

A memory of Farrington Gurney in 1940 by David Cook

French & Collett Engineers

I left school in July 1962, and in between then and going in the Royal Navy, I worked for 6 months in French & Collett Engineers, Faringdon Road, Cumnor. I would love to hear from anyone I worked with, as this made a big ...Read more

A memory of Cumnor by stephenjcollins

Living In Luton In The 1940s/50s

My name is David Garner and I was born in 1942 and lived in Faringdon Road, My Great Uncle was Charles Jeyes a building contractor and was also a Past Chairman and President of Luton Town Football Club I went to school at Leagrave Junior School and eventually to The Technical school on Park Square

A memory of Luton by David Garner

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Captions

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Caption For Lower Farringdon, The Forge 2004

For much of the 1800s and up to the First World War, Farringdon Forge was run by a father and son - John and James Eade.

Caption For Upper Farringdon, The Street 1928

The Street is the name of this lane joining Lower Farringdon to Upper Farringdon.

Caption For East Tisted, The Station 2004

There were halts at Farringdon and Knowle.

Caption For Four Marks, Colonial Bungalow 2004

The civil parish of Four Marks was formed in1932 from parts of the parishes of East Tisted, Farringdon, Newton Valence, Ropley and Medstead.

Caption For Preston, Railcross School For The Deaf 1897

A residential school, it was established in 1894 on Brockholes Brow at Farringdon Park, and remained on the site for over 100 years before moving to new premises in Ashton in Ribble.

Caption For London, St Paul's Cathedral From Fleet Street C1950

The King Lud pub on the far corner of Farringdon Street on the left is now known as the Hog's Head.

Caption For Farringdon, All Saints Church 1907

Massey's Folly, as it is known, was constructed by the eccentric Reverend Massey, a vicar of Farringdon between 1857 and 1919.

Caption For Buscot, The Village C1950

Close by is Buscot Park, famous for its walled gardens, extensive grounds and lake, and the Faringdon art collection.

Caption For Whitekirk, St Mary's Church C1955

Other targets for fire-bombing included Farrington Hall and Leuchars railway station.

Caption For Reading, The Abbey C1955

The ruins are a sobering reminder of the last abbot, Hugh Faringdon, who was hung, drawn and quartered in 1539 for alleged treason.