Guestbook 2000 to 2011
My Grandfather was born in 1862 or there abouts. On all Census forms he stated that he was born in Farringdon Berkshire, but I cannot find out any information about him. He was apparently very secretive about his parents and never mentioned any siblings. This lead to the family believing that he was maybe illegitimate. He arrived in Sherston Magna in Wiltshire with qualifications as a baker and confectioner and with enough money to set himself up in business,
I would be very grateful for any information that you can give me
Marian Lewis nee Cook
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10/10/11
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I am trying to find out more about my Great Grandmother Emma Baylis-Smith
She was brought up by a Joshua Smith Ferrier and is on the Census for Nov 1849 in Farringdon Berkshire. She does not seem to have been her father, and he married possibly twice after her birth in 1833 in Tewksbury. Are there any records of a Joshua Smith Farrier (shoeing horses etc). Thought that it might be a Trade that may be remembered. Or Church attendance records?
Jenny Smith
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5/9/11
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Hello I am Keith Barnes from Bishop's Stortford ( twice Town Mayor and long serving Independent Councillor ) in Hertfordshire, and I am writing a book about my family history.
I am desperate to contact members of my family, cousins mainly or anyone who knew them.My father Charley Barnes came from Shellingford, but lived with his mother who remarried George Jackson and lived in London Road ( street ) Faringdon
when I visited them in the early 1960's , she had two sons from that marriage John and Arthur Jackson. I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who knew my cousins Michael, Christine and Pauline Jackson, Michael and Pauline were killed whilst teenagers in a mini pick up accident which Michael was driving, somewhere near Swindon in the late 60's or early 70's I have lost contact with the rest of the family, although I think some moved to Swindon.
There was also a girl named Avril Jackson, one of Arthurs Children.
Any information from anyone who knew the families would be very welcome.
I think the website is very good and other Councils could learn a lot about promoting their towns in a similar way.
Keith Barnes
Bishop's Stortford Herts CM23 3RE
Tel: 01279 505238 and my mobile is 078 243 32955
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Hello from Germany to all people living in Faringdon.
My name is Ursula Huck, maiden name Ursula Wipfler.
In summer 1974 I met Sian and Peter Davies from Faringdon on a Camping Site in the Black Forest near Staufen/Freiburg. They spent their holidays there together with their parents.
As I and Sian Davies became friends, we stayed in contact from then on by writing letters.
In March 1975 she invited me to spent easter holidays together with her family, by that time they lived in 15 Bennett Road in Faringdon.
At the age of 14 years I went for my first flight trip to white horse country and spent a very nice time together with family Davies.
In following summer Sian came to Germany to stay with me and my family.
During the following years we wrote letters each other from time to time.
Then Sian went to London to become a nurse, like her mother was.
Last time I met her was in 1979, when I went for a short trip to London with my school form.
We were able to arrange a short meeting for about 1 hour.
After that we lost contact, which is realy a pity.
May be somebody living in Faringdon can tell me if anyone of the Davies family is still living there, may be even in 15 Bennett Rd.?
Or may be someone ist still in contact with Sian or Peter Davies, knowing their actual address
Sian is roundabout my age, she should now be about 50 years I suppose. In 1975 she was approx. 14 to 15 like me. Her brother Peter is about 2 or 3 years older.
I would appreciate very much to get informations from somebody concerning Sian Davies,to get in contact with her again after all these years.
I suppose she got married but I do not know her married name.
May be somebody can help me to get in contact with her again
Thanks and greetings from Germany/ Black Forest Area
Ursula Huck(nee Wipfler)
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June 2011
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Ted Pawley was the manager of a cinema in Faringdon in the 1950s. We are researching the family tree and would like to hear from anybody who knew him or any of his surviving family. Thanks very much
Brian
Guernsey
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hi my name is simon andrews im very impressed with your web site i lived in the town through my childhood and loved it i went to school their in the 80s been in australia for 20 years but id love to here from anyone who i new back then
simon andrews
australia
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Hello Faringdon,
On the 25th March 1946 I was born above Hignells Shop, 20 London Street and have many fond memories of the town as I often stayed with my grandparents during school holidays. If you would welcome my recollections, together with some old photos I would be pleased to pass them on.
Michael Hall
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1/2/2011
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Is it possible that anyone will remember Patricia & Philomena Coffey.
Patsy died in her 30s but Phil went on to study at the French Lycee in Kensington, London, I would like to contact her but she married and moved to Madrid in the 60s and we lost contact after that, any help would be great
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7/1/2011
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Derek Pittaway. Havent seen him for a while. Used to live in Faringdon on the Pitts Estate. Anybody know where he is now?
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I was wondering if you could give me any informtion on The Grove in Church Street. Last week I went to the funeral service of a friend who had lived there for 32 years called Jean Claude Desbuisson. My GGG Grandparents were Richard Wheeler Crowdy and Marianne Crowdy of The Grove who married in 1812 and had nine children and I think their son George Crowdy lived there and then his son Edward Crowdy who died in about 1862. I know the house now belongs to The Berners Estate. Did The Crowdys own the house in the 1800s and then sell it to the Estate or did it belong to The Estate all along and they rented it from The Faringdon Estate in 1812. I know at some point it was divided up but presumable when the Crowdy family lived there they would have used the whole house as they had such a large family. They were the family who started Crowdy and Rose Solicitors as Richard, George and Edward were all Solicitors in the family firm. I am getting some family papers in order for my children and would like to leave a note about the Grove and its history. When did the Berners Estate own it? I also have another friend, also at the funeral last Friday whose Mother lived there at one point for 25 years. It was rather a curious day as all the Crowdy family are buried opposite in the Churchyard so I felt as if I was time travelling. Jean Claude loved the house and is buried in the charming Cemetery in Coach Lane. If you have any history of The Grove I would be very interested. I live in Summertown Oxford and my husband is the Medical Fellow of Magdalen College which I think might have some links with Faringdon. I was very impressed by your charming and beautiful town.
Yours sincerely Mrs. Clare Stein.
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24/11/10
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faringdon was a good place to be brought up i lived there from 10 years old untill i left school at 16 after that i joined the army, but i often look back on my time there with happy thoughts in my mind but the one person i would like to get hold of is a chap called tom jones with a sister called karren but for the life of me i have had no luck, if you have any infomation on there place of residence i whould love to hear from you
Marqus
Norfolk
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As I reach the age of 65 next April my thoughts go back to the late 1950's when I was at school at Faringdon Secondary Modern. Mr Davies was head, Miss Snow(English) Mr Brock(Maths)- his class was up the huts at the top of the Lane, Mr Antony was my class teacher in my last year. I wonder if there may be a way to contact past school members. We were a mixed group of children some local and quite a few were like me from the families that were at The Royal Military College.
Names I remember are: Roy or Ray Woods, Albert Chaney, The Vaughn Twins, Mary Webb, David Cousins, Susan Wella, a lad called Snowy so could have been White, a good friend of David Cousins, Elizabeth (Betty) Bint .
I do hope that at least one of these people are still known and living in the town.
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David Moore.
Nottingham
7/7/10
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Hi, Been doing some family research and have found out my great-great grandmother lived in Faringdon. I put the address, 124 Coxwell Street, into Google and wandered around on the "Street View" feature but the house numbers stopped in the 30's so I wondered if you could tell me if I'm in the right place or if you know what became of it!
The family name is Clark and according to my census sheet of 1881 Harriet Clark lived there with her children Mary, Stephen, Julia and George (my great grandfather).
Any info at all would be useful as I'm only in Woking myself and am planning on a visit.
Many thanks.
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Woking
30/6/10
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Hello
My sister Davnet sent me the link to this page and it has taken me back to my childhood!!We lived in Highworth road and then in Great Coxwell. I have some happy memories of the fetes at Faringdon House,being taken to see the christmas tree in the square late on chsistmas eve ,getting school uniform from Westlakes and Moynes on a Sat morning with my dad. Our dad was one of the group of people who got the bypass for Faringdon,he was very proud of that.
We went to Ferndale School, my sisters went to the Elms.I went to Faringdon School (Tollington) with my best friend Lucy Thomas.
Fantastic website!
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Ottery St Matry
22/6/10
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A son of Faringdon was responsible for the building of the house we live in here in Stroud. It has been surprisingly difficult to find out much about him but there are three things about which I am reasonably certain: He was born in 1820 in Faringdon. I am assuming that it was the Berkshire Faringdon as our house bears that name. He was married in Stroud to a Helen or Ellen in 1845. He died in Stroud in 1899.
There's a fourth - that he was a successful grocer in Stroud before he became a property speculator in about 1873.
As I can find no evidence (yet) of him being buried in Stroud, I thought it possible he had wished to return to his home town. http://www.stroud-history.org.uk/print.php?&item_id=169 gives a little more. Hoping you can shed some light on the matter. Someone might also be interested in this: http://www.johnhearfield.com/House/Field_Estate_2010.htm.
Many thanks, in anticipation.
Tony Macer
(ex Abingdon - but rather a long time ago...)
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05/04/10
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hi every1
i put a message on here a good few months back 2 see if any1 could help me find a family that id lost contact with years ago the cannons. didnt have any luck i,m afraid so just left it persumed that they had moved away. the other day found 1 of the children who now lives in swindon ,the mum lives in wantage but the surprizing thing was the youngest girl lives across the road from me and i didnt even now. how eerie was that .
so have found them know going 2 set up a meeting so we can catch up on all those years .just wanted 2 share my good news with every1
thanks faringdon
sandra saunter
united kingdom
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02/04/10
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At a visit to my sister in law in faringdon i was sadden to read of the death of raymond stevens i went to school with ray but lost touch many years ago
RIP ray
desmond goddard
berkshire
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30/03/10
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Hello. In my research into my family history I have found numerous ancestors that had lived for years - from the 1871 census through to the 1911 census in houses in Christopher Square. As i can't find it on any modern day maps , i'm assuming it is no longer there. Whereabouts was it - what streets was it next to. And has anyone got any photo's they would like to scan and share. Here's hoping
Carole Dillon
UK
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23/03/10
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Hello Faringdon !!
My name is Donald Colburn. I have fond memories of Faringdon. I was in the US Air Force, stationed at Brize Norton RAF Base in the 1950's. My wife and I and baby daughter lived on London St., in a home owned by Miss Hicks. She rented it to us while she visited a brother in South Africa. It was right across from a Fish and Chip shop. There were steps going up to her front door and a small lawn.
My wife is Canadian. Later on my wife's Mother and sister from Canada came over and lived with us for a couple years. We needed a bigger place and moved to Portwell Cottage in Market Place.
Portwell Cottage had been a pub in centuries gone by. Our back windows looked directly into the court yard of the Crown Hotel.
I wonder if anyone would have some history on Portwell Cottage and also an up-to-date photo of the place.
There was a sealed door in the front room. Once opened up one could look down old stone steps that we were told led to tunnels under Faringdon. Can anyone confirm this?
Thanks for you help.
Donald Colburn
United States of America
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13/03/10
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Hello I wonder if you can help me. I have recently taken the tenancy of a place called 'The Old Mission hall' at Thrupp, 2 miles from Faringdon. Above the door it says 'Old Mission Room' 1901. I have gone online to try and find out more about this lovely cottage, but not found much. can tytou help me in knowing a little of its history? many thanks
Monica Grenfell
Thrupp UK
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14/02/10
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I am researching an old friend of my fathers. He who stayed with the family Edmunds(Edmonds) as an evacuee in Faringdon 1940 - 1945 and I wandered if you would be able to help me locate this gentleman. My fathers name is Walter Bray - who went by the name of Wally.
Sharon Bray
Hinkley, UK
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13/02/10
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Hello, I'm researching my family tree and have found a branch of family > that originated in Faringdon.
My GGG Grandparents were THOMAS JACKSON (b1811) and HARRIET LODER (b1809)
Roads they and their family lived on were Westbrook,Greater Faringdon > / Block Green / Southampton Road / Ball Inn,Market Place / Gravel > Walk / London Street / Northfield Farm / 7 CHRISTOPHER SQUARE / 13 > CHRISTOPHER SQ / 30 Malthouse / Lechade Road / Union Street.
.They had 7 children :
1/ KEZIAH JACKSON (1839) married SAMUEL YATES in 1862..
2/ ALICE JACKSON (1841) married WILLIAM KINCH in 1862..
3/ GEORGE JACKSON (1843) married ANN JENNINGS in 1868..
4/ HENRY JACKSON (1845) married RHODA SMITH in 1888..
5/ THOMAS JACKSON (1849) married JANE HOLMES in 1871..
6/ DAVID JACKSON (1851) married SARAH JENNINGS in 1871..
7/ EDWARD JACKSON (1854) married SUSAN WHITE in 1874..
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Any old photo's of the streets they lived in would be great.
Carole Dillon.
England
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03/02/10
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I am searching for a marriage of an Ancestor John Horsnell/Horsell who apparantly married in Faringdon in 1838. Do you know where I can find any records of marriages in 1838.
I am trying to find out the name of the person he married. They came to South Australia in 1839 and the wife died at sea.
Any help you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Pam Skurray
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30/12/09
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Hi, very interesting web site- always did wonder about the Folly
However can you help? Family History?
My wife (died 2 years ago) family( Ann- wife, Joan,Jean,Jane, Vera- mum, Thomas Clare(father) lived in Faringdon from 1947 - 1963.
Ann went to a local school- 1947-1953. Mr Clare owned a local garage and bus transport business near the old Fire Station.
Can you help at all?
David G Cook
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21/8/09
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hi im trying 2 find margeret /was cannon (married 2 gerald cannon who died just after they moved 2 faringdon in bout the 80s-90s had 3 children (sean,mary and another little girl whos name can,t remember-then).
a few years later meet margeret and she had another little 1 i think was a boy ,think she lived in marlbrough gardens
sandra saunter
united kingdom
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16/07/09
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Hi Stuart Debank here, Ive lived in Faringdon, all my life,(60) so far. When I was young I used to play with Keith Mayo, down on the junction of Marlbourgh Street/Station Road, opposite to the Fire Station, and the White Hart Hotel. He moved away about 1961/2 Ish.
Do not know where he went to, might have been USA. If any body can remember him please let me know.
Regards Stuart.
Stuart Debank
Faringdon, U K.
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12/07/09
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Hello Faringdon my home town.
I have great affection for it and so does my family we were all bred and born there and have so many memories not all good ones as our family was quite notorious.Going back to my grandfather who was Charles[Gayger]Stallard who was married to his Italian wife Mary,they had two daughters[Mary&Clem]&six sons[Rocky Tony Joe Len John & Frankie]Charlie was a wonderful character and was the Rag and Bone man who went around the villages with his horse[Darby]and cart buying rags,scrap metal,and rabbit skins,quite a profitable occupation in those days.
It was quite a life for all of us growing up very hard and sometimes ruthless,but we all came out fine.
We still come back to our beloved little town,have had many family and friends parties.
I could go on forever.I am back again in a couple of weeks for my birthday with lots of family i would not have wanted it anywhere else.
Gloria Foley(nee Stallard)
18/4/09
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I was in Faringdon 14.03.2009 and bought a book about Faringdon 2nd in series took it to my mother as l knew she had lived there between 1928-1930.
Her father was Inpector of Police at that time and they lived at police stn. in Church road. His name was Charles Ernest Hewett known as Ern.
My mother is Gwen Bury nee Hewett she had a brother Charles and sister Betty.
On reading mum recognised several names and photos from this book. At that time mum was aged 8 her brother 14 and sister 3.
We are coming back to faringdon hopefully over Easter 2009 and were wondering if anyone remembers her?
We would like to get in touch with the authors of books about that time as we believe they are planning a third book,and mum might be able to add to memories!
Jen
11/4/09
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hi my names ashley wheeler ive been building my family tree and i am trying to find a 77 union street which is a bakers owned by great great great grandfather james wheelers son albert wheeler around 1901 which a few of the family worked
my family appears large in faringdon around the 1800s 1900s but i cant seem to find a union street in faringdon
can anyone help.
ashley shane wheeler
22/3/09
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Ed(GW) I'm pretty certain that what is now Ferndale St, was once called Union St, the Union Workhouse that was once there. There used to be a pub called the Bakers Arms (now residential), and in the nearby road that goes from Ferndale St to London St (Skinners Alley), there used to be a bakery (until the 1960s). Skinners were bakers too.
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Your site lists past businesses in Faringdon.
I am related to the Willis family of Longcot and Faringdon. They were bakers and farmers.
I see there is a listing of a Baker Willis in the Market Place.
Can you say when this was from your records
Roger Salter
8/1/09
Ed(GW): I emailed you but it bounced. I produced this info with my mother - so it's mostly from her memory. She was born in 1913, so my guess is that the Willis bakery existed in the 20s/30s, maybe 40s
I remember it as Hogans when I was a child - 1950s
Hope that helps - I'm afraid I can't ask her now
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Hephzibah Cox
Hephzibah was the Great grandmother of my late husband John Cox. She was the wife of the Bailiff of Sand's Farm, Shellingford. She is named on her husband Abraham's gravestone.
She was a Strict Baptist
Born: 1827 Bradford on Avon Wiltshire
Died: 1898 Longcot, Wiltshire
Abraham Cox
My late husband John Cox's great- grandfather. He was the Farm Bailiff at Sands Farm, at Shellingford.
He was a Strict Baptist.
Born: 1832 Broughton Gifford Wiltshire
Died: Jun 1887 Faringdon
Does anyone know where their gravestone is please?
December 2008
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Well done - what an excellent site!
However, I'm trying to find further details (following on from Elisabeth [Betty] Holding, née Weber's reminiscences) of what happened to Church Farm House Preparatory School and whether (Fact? Rumour?) the school did allegedly become 'Southmoor Preparatory School' in/on/around 1952 and (later - if anyone remembers!) just what went 'wrong'?
Any chance you could forward my enquiry to a local 'historian', please?
Best wishes (and keep up the good work!)
Angus Graham
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I would greatly appreciate any information you can give me about the military camp at Faringdon circa 1944.
I am trying to establish exactly what the camp was, i.e. Army, Royal Marines, Navy, etc., in an attempt to locate my great uncle who gave Instruction Huts, Butts Close Camp, Faringdon, as his address in 1944.
I have contacted the Royal Marines but they have no record of him. We have no knowledge of him since that date. If I knew exactly which branch of the armed forces it belonged to it might help in my search.
regards Sylvia Kendrick
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Hi, I was living in Faringdon (Coach Lane) in 1999/2000 and can seem to remember having our photo taken outside our house, as did all the other residents at that time, I think it was for the millennium but can't remember too well!
Does anyone know if and how I could possibly get a copy? (I'm sure they were available to purchase at the time)
Thanks for any help
K J Cali
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Hi everyone, Just found this site and I think its great.
I grew up in and around Faringdon from the ages of 2 til 16 with a short break in Wales. I used to live in Great Coxwell, then when we came back we lived at the Plough Inn, on the A420 which is now a house apparently.
I went to Faringdon Infant school, the Junior school which is no longer!! Tollington and last of all the Elms.
I have lots of happy memories of Faringdon, and especially the pubs at night.
Would like to say hi to Big Pete Holcombe, Tracey Jackson, Stuart Hunter, Jackie Edwards, Helen Hayes, Dave Teagle(Tiggy),Spike Bligden, Margie Strevens, and anyone else who remembers me.
If anyone out there wants to email to say hi, I'd love to hear from you.
Bye for now
Jayne Storer
14/11/08
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In proud remembrance of two members of my family who made the supreme sacrifice :
L/Cpl EDDIE KEYTE
1st Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment 24th August 1918, aged 25
Killed in action near Arras, France, during the final Allied offensive of WW1.
F/Sgt JIM RENWICK
103 Sqdn RAF Volunteer Reserve
15th June 1943, aged 20
Shot down in his Lancaster on a night raid over the Ruhr, Germany - his first combat mission.
Lest we forget
Roger Hudspith
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Does anyone have any pictures of the old junior school which was own Southampton Street (now Willes Close) before it was demolished?
There doesn't seem to be any
Lisa Steele-Bevan
4/11/08
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Ed(GW) Before a junior school it was a secondary modern school - there maybe photos of that around.
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I have changed my e-mail address to [email protected] and would like to hear from any Faringdonians, vintage 1936 to 1960s.
I lived at three addresses;5, Highworth Road, London House, London Street and what was then Jane's Pantry (Jane Hale was the cafe owner and Jack Hale the station Master/local councillor).
I have a fund of stories about life during those years and the characters so colourful then. Genuine local history.
My best wishes from Cardiff, where I now live.
Vernon Hale
30/10/08
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A question relating to Faringdon Grammar School.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Margaret Brown (known as Meg) who left the school in 1959. She went to Bletchley Park Training College.
She lived in Spring Close, The Leys, Witney, and her father was a Police Inspector - she also had, at least one, a sister called Hillary.
Might anyone know if there is a contact address for alumni of the school?
Maurice Slattery
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20/10/08
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Hi there Faringdon people.
Its just on chance that someone could help me with a very old friend of mine who lived around there in the late sixties. His name was David J LeGassick and his father was a colonel in the military I believe.
I would love to hear from anyone who could possibly put me in contact with him or his family.
Charles Moseley
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15/10/08
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Are there still Sollis families in Faringdon? My Great Grandfather was born there in 1824 and subsequently married Louisa GREEN from the same town in 1853.
I have traced the family back to around 1839 when I came to a .
Ernie Sollis
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15/10/08
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to the people who live in longcot, i lived at field farm cottages from 1947 untill 1960, went to longcot junior school where the head mistress was mrs duckham. went to sunday school were we where taught by mr burden and deliverd papers for mrs brakspear.
i am in the group photo on page 58 in the book called longcot a village in the vale
does any one remember me
des goddard
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14/10/08
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Hi I am wondering if there is any record of the monumental inscriptions in the Canada Road cemetery?
A relative during WW1 made a record of an inscription for John (died 1882) & Anne Whiting (died 1884) and the slip of paper states that the graves were at Faringdon.
I can find no record of them in the burial registers for Faringdon C of E Church so suspect they may have been non-conformists.
Any help appreciated.
Linda Elliott - Kerikeri New Zealand
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4/9/08
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Hi, I am researching the history of WW1 memorials and was wondering if you have a list of names of the men from Faringdon who died during the great war or how I can obtain a list.
Unfortunately I live some 200 miles away and am unable to travel this far as i am disabled.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks Fiona Barnett
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4/9/08
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Just stumbled across the website and it brought back memories of when I used to live in Faringdon in 1988/9 as a student of the college at Shrivenham.
I had a friend called Rachel Williams (she was French and went by the surname Milieres sometimes - I believe it was her mother's Maiden name) who used to live on Southampton Road - about 3 doors down from the Hotel.
I believe her father was a retired Royal Marine Major.
It would be great to get back in touch if anyone knows her whereabouts.
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3/9/08
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I am a descendant of the Pye family, and I was wondering if anywhere in your history it says what happened to them.
My ggggrandfather was a Charles Pye who married a anne mainwaring... He was the son of a Henry Pye of Wadley.
Does anyone know what happened to this family. I live in America and very interested in my family history.
Thank you.
Cheryl McManus USA
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1/9/08
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hello faringdon
ive just found out that my great grandad came from great coxwell he died in the first world war and his name was Albert Edward Belcher.
I know its a long shot but does anybody with that surname still live around that area,or even know of the Belcher family, id be ever so gratefull to learn anything about him his family and great coxwell,
many thanks
Jackiey Johnson
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08/08
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hi
i lived just out side of faringdon from 1947 untill 1960
went to faringdon modern school after leaving school i worked at the faringdon garage
was a member of faringdon cadet.s and married jean temple.
does this ring any bells
my name is desmond goddard
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08/08
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Hi to all the great people I knew and met during the mid seventies when I lived and worked in Faringdon.
I was employed at The Crown Hotel before it was closed following the fire in 1974 - so I transfered to The Bell and was Manager there for the lovely Pearl and Harry Stratton.I continued working there until after their retirement when William Dreyer took on the hotel.
Very fond memories of many customers and locals.
Where are you all?
Piers and Liz Everton,Hellier Le Brun Lucas,Tony Warburton,June Cannings, The Bartrops at The Crown, Sue and Nick Mattingley, RMCS crowd from Shrivenham.Jilly and Jimmy, The Martin girls,Daphne Lane,The Cussack sisters -
Please email me -I would love to catch up with you guys.
Sorry if I missed out on a couple of hundred other names.
Irene and I are now living in Thanet (Kent).
Regards to all in Faringdon
David Keyte(Kite)
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My GGG grandfather, Thomas Deacon, lived in Faringdon in the early 1800s, he was a publican/innkeeper, having two children born at Faringdon, one in 1814 and second in 1816.Both baptised at All Saints Church.
Elizabeth Deacon and John Deacon.
Would anyone know if there is any records of public houses/inns at Faringdon during this period. His son(born1816)was named John and was to become a shoemaker(cordwainer) who later moved to Gloucester, Birmingham and Tewksbury.
any help would be greatfully received. John married Eliza Hunt in 1839
Maureen Emberson
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Anyone know the wherabouts of Phil (wearing) "the baker"?
Know he has son Jason who did live in Faringdon with two little girls..
Heard he got married and lives on the 'hills' somewhere..(Go back many years doing Disco's..)
John Bennett
[email protected]
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Hi
In a census of 1841 mention is given to a street name off Gravel Walk called Red Row? Does anyone have any knowledge of this .
The houses were numbered one to six so may be they were just small cottages which have since been converted into a larger house or two
Don Stevenson
[email protected]
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Please could you help me find Colin and Jainie Jackson who used to go to school with my dad?
I am planning a surprise 50th birthday for him and know he would like them to be there
Thank you
Kirsty Priest
[email protected]
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I would like to find Adrian Lovegrove! beleive he still lives in Faringdon around the Marlborough gardens area..Went to Tollington school in the 70's.
We had a memerable (not) lesson (english) the teacher was mr Anthony..
Love to get in touch again..anyone any info would appreciate it..
John Bennett
[email protected]
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My ancestor, Charles Coleman, was superintendent of Police in Faringdon in the 1860s.
He died, in 1866, during the performance of his duties.
I would like to hear from anyone - also connected to him - or who has further information about the circumstance of his death.
Norman Llewellyn
[email protected]
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Hi,
Does anyone know of the whereabouts of Roesmary Kilpatrick who used to go to Tollington School. Her friend in New Zealand, Yvonne Clements formerly of Watchfield would like to get in touch with her. If anyone has any information then please contact me
Don Stevenson
[email protected]
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I found my Gt.Gt.Grandfather James Richings on an 1841 census. He evidently along with his wife Kezia Formerly Stallard live at an address shown as Cotwell St., Great Faringdon. The street I guess no longer exsits, I was wondering if it might have been a work house? I am attempting to find out his parents details, a difficult job from the USA can you provide any info to my comments? Sincerely Ken
Kenneth Richings
Texas USA
[email protected]
01/06/08
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I lived in Faringdon from 1970 - 77. I was five when we moved there to No.5 Gravel Walk. I went to the infants school, then the junior and did one term at Tollington. I have a friend who lives in Stanford in the Vale, so I do get to visit now and then. I was shocked to see my Junior School is now a housing estate - as is the field where I used to play at the back of my house!!
I'd loved to hear from anyone I used to know who is still in the area. I have a lot of fond memories of my childhood there.
I live and work in Hertford now as a Community Support Worker in Mental Health.
Debbie Loveridge
[email protected]
28/05/08
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Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me. My husband's mother came from Faringdon or Wantage, both places were mentioned.
My husband's mother was called Frances Eileen Tucker she was born in 1924 ish and died with influenza/childbirth in 1957. She had brothers and sisters and my husband has fond memories of visiting his grandmother (he was 8 when his mother died (in Scotland).
My husband has a brother who was 5 when his mum died. They lost contact for reasons they do not know but would love to meet their aunts or uncles cousins etc. My husband still has his mother's handbag intact from the day she died in 1957 including wartime photographs of her friends etc and letters and post cards from his grandmother to his mother (one from Didcot).
Please please if anyone can remember a family from either Wantage or Faringdon called Tucker (may have owned a nursery garden) please contact us.
We would be very grateful. Thank you.
Anne Kelly.
[email protected]
24/05/08
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Wow, just had a read of everyones messages. I am looking forward to my visit sometime in the summer.
My mum told me so many of her child hood memories of visiting her nan who lived there.
Rossalyn
Kent
[email protected]
06/04/08
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I am looking forward to my first visit to Faringdon at the end of April.
My dear Grandfather, Francis Rickards Dyke (aka Charles), was born here in 1892. He and his family lived at Coxwell House Estate in Little Coxwell. His parents were George John Dyke, an auctioneer, and Cordelia Gerring.
I'd like to know where they are buried. Cordelia died about the year 1938.
Are there any Gerrings who would like to respond? I recall hearing my grandfather speak of Mary Gerring (current age 57 to 60 ).
Marilyn Boyd
Canada
[email protected]
16/03/08
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Hello, does anyone have a copy of February's 'Faringdon Folly' newspaper that I could have please?
Many thanks
L. Austin
[email protected]
06/03/08
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Just like to thank the people of Faringdon for the hospitality shown to my wife and I on our recent visit. Myself I was evacuated to Faringdon in 1940 after being bombed out from London. We lived at the Chocolate box, Cornnmarket just above Langley's the butchers as it is now.
I have a newspaper dating back to 1944, and I have been to the Faringdon and Folly newspaper and they are interested in it which I will talk to them by email.
I will visit again in the near future, My fathers name being on the war memorial on the old town hall.
I live near Leeds at the moment.
Arthur Kebble
West Yorkshire
[email protected]
05/03/08
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Hi am a collector of the postal history ( postmarks , old letters, routes, postmasters etc)of Faringdon and surrounding villages and i am looking for someone in the Faringdon area who has a similar interest.
Don stevenson
UK
[email protected]
01/03/08
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HI BEING A DAVIS FROM FARINGDON, I'M VERY MUCH INTERESTED IN OBTAINING OR TRACKING DOWN A PICTURE/PRINT/PAINTING ARCHIVE FOR FARINGDON. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY EARLY PICTURES OF THE PLACE? ONE IN PARTICULAR, I SAW WAS OF A POSTCARD OF A PAINTING OF THE HORSE FAIR IN FARINGDON MARKET IN THE EARLY PART OF THE 19TH CENTURY BY DAVID COX.
SADLY, I CAN'T FIND THE POSTCARD.
MANY THANKS BILLY DAVIS
WILLIAM D T DAVIS
LONDON, ENGLAND
[email protected]
01/03/08
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I am researching my family history, (Edgintons) and wonder is there a family history group in Faringdon who may be able to help. In particular where I may find a record of one of the family, Ernest Philip Edginton, born May 1st 1911, who we have been told was sent to Canada as a child.
I wonder does anyone know of any particular charity or group that may have been invoved in this scheme. I would be grateful for any information.
Lynne Goddard
UK
[email protected]
29/02/08
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I have been looking for the article in the 'Faringdon Folly', on my mother Jane Hale and her life as the owner of Jane's Pantry (now Herbs). No luck so far but can someone out there please help.
Greetings too, to Faringdonians,vintage 1936 to the present.
Always glad to hear from you.
Vernon Hale
Wales
[email protected]
24/01/08
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hi,faringdon.found your site today.i was brought up in faringdon during the fiftees,and early sixties.my mother,kathleen,was the lollypop lady by,i think,levertons shop.this would be about 1960.
i remember saturday morning pictures,scrumping apples from tuckers orchard,keeping out of sergeant readers way if we had been up to mischief.mayor bill white...the barber...mrs b.in the cafe in the square...mrs allnutt.....just some of the names that come to mind.marlborough gardens where i grew up....what great days.
thankyou faringdon for many happy childhood memories
michael macey
wales
[email protected]
24/01/08
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Anyone knowing of Kenneth Watson,last known living on Ferndale road.
We were close friends. From 1958to 1960.
Please email me of any news of him, Played darts at the red lion. He also was Friends with the KirbyS.
Janet
USA
Vjandel @Aol.com
11/01/08
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Hi beautiful Faringdon from the beautiful Blue Mountains in Australia.
I am trying to trace information on my birth father Beau Welford who died 1.4.1974 aged 58, and is buried in Faringdon with his wife Hilda who died in March 1990. I know I have 2 half sisters and a half brother (maybe named Jeanette, Susanne and Terry or something similar?)who used to live in Faringdon. One of them ran a small supermarket there in 1974/75.
I visited Faringdon in 2007 and found my fathers grave, but did not have time to track down any relatives.
I loved the town and I would love to be in contact with family and explore some of my fathers family tree.
Please contact me at my email address.
Pauline Ashby (nee Welford)
Australia
[email protected]
05/01/08
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My family and I lived in Faringdon from 1981-85. My father was in the Air Force RAF Fairford and we moved to Faringdon from Glouster to be closer to the base.
I went to public school in Faringdon, I was known as "Hilly", then my younger brother Mike took on the name when I went to a DOD school.
Ian Cox, Keven ?, Ian Burns, Foster, Mandy Lasky (think it spelled that way), Shela Bearfoot, Bird Twins, and so many more from school please drop me a line.
Thank you for this web site and thank you for the memories of Faringdon.
Mark Hill
USA
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05/01/08
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My family lived in Gloucester Street in the house that had a cottage in the garden. I think in the 1960s.
Does anyone remember?
Ive heard that it is now a nursery or private school.
My family have memories to add to the social history of the place. There were connections to a pub there and someone called- we think Richard- who was a lodger.
A family member would love to visit the family home and show us around and tell us their memoirs -which could link with yours. There were international connections.
I would love to hear from anyone that remembers. The cottage in the garden as far as we know now has a garage door in it! Sad but true. Any info my family would love as we are researching our history.
Rossalyn Emmett
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my family appears large in faringdon around the 1800s 1900s but i cant seem to find a union street in faringdon
can anyone help.
ashley shane wheeler
22/3/09
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Ed(GW) I'm pretty certain that what is now Ferndale St, was once called Union St, the Union Workhouse that was once there. There used to be a pub called the Bakers Arms (now residential), and in the nearby road that goes from Ferndale St to London St (Skinners Alley), there used to be a bakery (until the 1960s). Skinners were bakers too.
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Your site lists past businesses in Faringdon.
I am related to the Willis family of Longcot and Faringdon. They were bakers and farmers.
I see there is a listing of a Baker Willis in the Market Place.
Can you say when this was from your records
Roger Salter
8/1/09
Ed(GW): I emailed you but it bounced. I produced this info with my mother - so it's mostly from her memory. She was born in 1913, so my guess is that the Willis bakery existed in the 20s/30s, maybe 40s
I remember it as Hogans when I was a child - 1950s
Hope that helps - I'm afraid I can't ask her now
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Hephzibah Cox
Hephzibah was the Great grandmother of my late husband John Cox. She was the wife of the Bailiff of Sand's Farm, Shellingford. She is named on her husband Abraham's gravestone.
She was a Strict Baptist
Born: 1827 Bradford on Avon Wiltshire
Died: 1898 Longcot, Wiltshire
Abraham Cox
My late husband John Cox's great- grandfather. He was the Farm Bailiff at Sands Farm, at Shellingford.
He was a Strict Baptist.
Born: 1832 Broughton Gifford Wiltshire
Died: Jun 1887 Faringdon
Does anyone know where their gravestone is please?
December 2008
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Well done - what an excellent site!
However, I'm trying to find further details (following on from Elisabeth [Betty] Holding, née Weber's reminiscences) of what happened to Church Farm House Preparatory School and whether (Fact? Rumour?) the school did allegedly become 'Southmoor Preparatory School' in/on/around 1952 and (later - if anyone remembers!) just what went 'wrong'?
Any chance you could forward my enquiry to a local 'historian', please?
Best wishes (and keep up the good work!)
Angus Graham
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I would greatly appreciate any information you can give me about the military camp at Faringdon circa 1944.
I am trying to establish exactly what the camp was, i.e. Army, Royal Marines, Navy, etc., in an attempt to locate my great uncle who gave Instruction Huts, Butts Close Camp, Faringdon, as his address in 1944.
I have contacted the Royal Marines but they have no record of him. We have no knowledge of him since that date. If I knew exactly which branch of the armed forces it belonged to it might help in my search.
regards Sylvia Kendrick
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Hi, I was living in Faringdon (Coach Lane) in 1999/2000 and can seem to remember having our photo taken outside our house, as did all the other residents at that time, I think it was for the millennium but can't remember too well!
Does anyone know if and how I could possibly get a copy? (I'm sure they were available to purchase at the time)
Thanks for any help
K J Cali
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Hi everyone, Just found this site and I think its great.
I grew up in and around Faringdon from the ages of 2 til 16 with a short break in Wales. I used to live in Great Coxwell, then when we came back we lived at the Plough Inn, on the A420 which is now a house apparently.
I went to Faringdon Infant school, the Junior school which is no longer!! Tollington and last of all the Elms.
I have lots of happy memories of Faringdon, and especially the pubs at night.
Would like to say hi to Big Pete Holcombe, Tracey Jackson, Stuart Hunter, Jackie Edwards, Helen Hayes, Dave Teagle(Tiggy),Spike Bligden, Margie Strevens, and anyone else who remembers me.
If anyone out there wants to email to say hi, I'd love to hear from you.
Bye for now
Jayne Storer
14/11/08
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In proud remembrance of two members of my family who made the supreme sacrifice :
L/Cpl EDDIE KEYTE
1st Bn Royal Berkshire Regiment 24th August 1918, aged 25
Killed in action near Arras, France, during the final Allied offensive of WW1.
F/Sgt JIM RENWICK
103 Sqdn RAF Volunteer Reserve
15th June 1943, aged 20
Shot down in his Lancaster on a night raid over the Ruhr, Germany - his first combat mission.
Lest we forget
Roger Hudspith
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Does anyone have any pictures of the old junior school which was own Southampton Street (now Willes Close) before it was demolished?
There doesn't seem to be any
Lisa Steele-Bevan
4/11/08
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Ed(GW) Before a junior school it was a secondary modern school - there maybe photos of that around.
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I have changed my e-mail address to [email protected] and would like to hear from any Faringdonians, vintage 1936 to 1960s.
I lived at three addresses;5, Highworth Road, London House, London Street and what was then Jane's Pantry (Jane Hale was the cafe owner and Jack Hale the station Master/local councillor).
I have a fund of stories about life during those years and the characters so colourful then. Genuine local history.
My best wishes from Cardiff, where I now live.
Vernon Hale
30/10/08
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A question relating to Faringdon Grammar School.
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Margaret Brown (known as Meg) who left the school in 1959. She went to Bletchley Park Training College.
She lived in Spring Close, The Leys, Witney, and her father was a Police Inspector - she also had, at least one, a sister called Hillary.
Might anyone know if there is a contact address for alumni of the school?
Maurice Slattery
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20/10/08
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Hi there Faringdon people.
Its just on chance that someone could help me with a very old friend of mine who lived around there in the late sixties. His name was David J LeGassick and his father was a colonel in the military I believe.
I would love to hear from anyone who could possibly put me in contact with him or his family.
Charles Moseley
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15/10/08
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Are there still Sollis families in Faringdon? My Great Grandfather was born there in 1824 and subsequently married Louisa GREEN from the same town in 1853.
I have traced the family back to around 1839 when I came to a .
Ernie Sollis
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15/10/08
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to the people who live in longcot, i lived at field farm cottages from 1947 untill 1960, went to longcot junior school where the head mistress was mrs duckham. went to sunday school were we where taught by mr burden and deliverd papers for mrs brakspear.
i am in the group photo on page 58 in the book called longcot a village in the vale
does any one remember me
des goddard
[email protected]
14/10/08
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Hi I am wondering if there is any record of the monumental inscriptions in the Canada Road cemetery?
A relative during WW1 made a record of an inscription for John (died 1882) & Anne Whiting (died 1884) and the slip of paper states that the graves were at Faringdon.
I can find no record of them in the burial registers for Faringdon C of E Church so suspect they may have been non-conformists.
Any help appreciated.
Linda Elliott - Kerikeri New Zealand
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4/9/08
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Hi, I am researching the history of WW1 memorials and was wondering if you have a list of names of the men from Faringdon who died during the great war or how I can obtain a list.
Unfortunately I live some 200 miles away and am unable to travel this far as i am disabled.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks Fiona Barnett
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4/9/08
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Just stumbled across the website and it brought back memories of when I used to live in Faringdon in 1988/9 as a student of the college at Shrivenham.
I had a friend called Rachel Williams (she was French and went by the surname Milieres sometimes - I believe it was her mother's Maiden name) who used to live on Southampton Road - about 3 doors down from the Hotel.
I believe her father was a retired Royal Marine Major.
It would be great to get back in touch if anyone knows her whereabouts.
[email protected]
3/9/08
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I am a descendant of the Pye family, and I was wondering if anywhere in your history it says what happened to them.
My ggggrandfather was a Charles Pye who married a anne mainwaring... He was the son of a Henry Pye of Wadley.
Does anyone know what happened to this family. I live in America and very interested in my family history.
Thank you.
Cheryl McManus USA
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1/9/08
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hello faringdon
ive just found out that my great grandad came from great coxwell he died in the first world war and his name was Albert Edward Belcher.
I know its a long shot but does anybody with that surname still live around that area,or even know of the Belcher family, id be ever so gratefull to learn anything about him his family and great coxwell,
many thanks
Jackiey Johnson
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08/08
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hi
i lived just out side of faringdon from 1947 untill 1960
went to faringdon modern school after leaving school i worked at the faringdon garage
was a member of faringdon cadet.s and married jean temple.
does this ring any bells
my name is desmond goddard
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08/08
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Hi to all the great people I knew and met during the mid seventies when I lived and worked in Faringdon.
I was employed at The Crown Hotel before it was closed following the fire in 1974 - so I transfered to The Bell and was Manager there for the lovely Pearl and Harry Stratton.I continued working there until after their retirement when William Dreyer took on the hotel.
Very fond memories of many customers and locals.
Where are you all?
Piers and Liz Everton,Hellier Le Brun Lucas,Tony Warburton,June Cannings, The Bartrops at The Crown, Sue and Nick Mattingley, RMCS crowd from Shrivenham.Jilly and Jimmy, The Martin girls,Daphne Lane,The Cussack sisters -
Please email me -I would love to catch up with you guys.
Sorry if I missed out on a couple of hundred other names.
Irene and I are now living in Thanet (Kent).
Regards to all in Faringdon
David Keyte(Kite)
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My GGG grandfather, Thomas Deacon, lived in Faringdon in the early 1800s, he was a publican/innkeeper, having two children born at Faringdon, one in 1814 and second in 1816.Both baptised at All Saints Church.
Elizabeth Deacon and John Deacon.
Would anyone know if there is any records of public houses/inns at Faringdon during this period. His son(born1816)was named John and was to become a shoemaker(cordwainer) who later moved to Gloucester, Birmingham and Tewksbury.
any help would be greatfully received. John married Eliza Hunt in 1839
Maureen Emberson
[email protected]
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Anyone know the wherabouts of Phil (wearing) "the baker"?
Know he has son Jason who did live in Faringdon with two little girls..
Heard he got married and lives on the 'hills' somewhere..(Go back many years doing Disco's..)
John Bennett
[email protected]
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Hi
In a census of 1841 mention is given to a street name off Gravel Walk called Red Row? Does anyone have any knowledge of this .
The houses were numbered one to six so may be they were just small cottages which have since been converted into a larger house or two
Don Stevenson
[email protected]
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Please could you help me find Colin and Jainie Jackson who used to go to school with my dad?
I am planning a surprise 50th birthday for him and know he would like them to be there
Thank you
Kirsty Priest
[email protected]
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I would like to find Adrian Lovegrove! beleive he still lives in Faringdon around the Marlborough gardens area..Went to Tollington school in the 70's.
We had a memerable (not) lesson (english) the teacher was mr Anthony..
Love to get in touch again..anyone any info would appreciate it..
John Bennett
[email protected]
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My ancestor, Charles Coleman, was superintendent of Police in Faringdon in the 1860s.
He died, in 1866, during the performance of his duties.
I would like to hear from anyone - also connected to him - or who has further information about the circumstance of his death.
Norman Llewellyn
[email protected]
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Hi,
Does anyone know of the whereabouts of Roesmary Kilpatrick who used to go to Tollington School. Her friend in New Zealand, Yvonne Clements formerly of Watchfield would like to get in touch with her. If anyone has any information then please contact me
Don Stevenson
[email protected]
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I found my Gt.Gt.Grandfather James Richings on an 1841 census. He evidently along with his wife Kezia Formerly Stallard live at an address shown as Cotwell St., Great Faringdon. The street I guess no longer exsits, I was wondering if it might have been a work house? I am attempting to find out his parents details, a difficult job from the USA can you provide any info to my comments? Sincerely Ken
Kenneth Richings
Texas USA
[email protected]
01/06/08
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I lived in Faringdon from 1970 - 77. I was five when we moved there to No.5 Gravel Walk. I went to the infants school, then the junior and did one term at Tollington. I have a friend who lives in Stanford in the Vale, so I do get to visit now and then. I was shocked to see my Junior School is now a housing estate - as is the field where I used to play at the back of my house!!
I'd loved to hear from anyone I used to know who is still in the area. I have a lot of fond memories of my childhood there.
I live and work in Hertford now as a Community Support Worker in Mental Health.
Debbie Loveridge
[email protected]
28/05/08
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Hello, I wonder if anyone can help me. My husband's mother came from Faringdon or Wantage, both places were mentioned.
My husband's mother was called Frances Eileen Tucker she was born in 1924 ish and died with influenza/childbirth in 1957. She had brothers and sisters and my husband has fond memories of visiting his grandmother (he was 8 when his mother died (in Scotland).
My husband has a brother who was 5 when his mum died. They lost contact for reasons they do not know but would love to meet their aunts or uncles cousins etc. My husband still has his mother's handbag intact from the day she died in 1957 including wartime photographs of her friends etc and letters and post cards from his grandmother to his mother (one from Didcot).
Please please if anyone can remember a family from either Wantage or Faringdon called Tucker (may have owned a nursery garden) please contact us.
We would be very grateful. Thank you.
Anne Kelly.
[email protected]
24/05/08
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Wow, just had a read of everyones messages. I am looking forward to my visit sometime in the summer.
My mum told me so many of her child hood memories of visiting her nan who lived there.
Rossalyn
Kent
[email protected]
06/04/08
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I am looking forward to my first visit to Faringdon at the end of April.
My dear Grandfather, Francis Rickards Dyke (aka Charles), was born here in 1892. He and his family lived at Coxwell House Estate in Little Coxwell. His parents were George John Dyke, an auctioneer, and Cordelia Gerring.
I'd like to know where they are buried. Cordelia died about the year 1938.
Are there any Gerrings who would like to respond? I recall hearing my grandfather speak of Mary Gerring (current age 57 to 60 ).
Marilyn Boyd
Canada
[email protected]
16/03/08
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Hello, does anyone have a copy of February's 'Faringdon Folly' newspaper that I could have please?
Many thanks
L. Austin
[email protected]
06/03/08
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Just like to thank the people of Faringdon for the hospitality shown to my wife and I on our recent visit. Myself I was evacuated to Faringdon in 1940 after being bombed out from London. We lived at the Chocolate box, Cornnmarket just above Langley's the butchers as it is now.
I have a newspaper dating back to 1944, and I have been to the Faringdon and Folly newspaper and they are interested in it which I will talk to them by email.
I will visit again in the near future, My fathers name being on the war memorial on the old town hall.
I live near Leeds at the moment.
Arthur Kebble
West Yorkshire
[email protected]
05/03/08
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Hi am a collector of the postal history ( postmarks , old letters, routes, postmasters etc)of Faringdon and surrounding villages and i am looking for someone in the Faringdon area who has a similar interest.
Don stevenson
UK
[email protected]
01/03/08
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HI BEING A DAVIS FROM FARINGDON, I'M VERY MUCH INTERESTED IN OBTAINING OR TRACKING DOWN A PICTURE/PRINT/PAINTING ARCHIVE FOR FARINGDON. DOES ANYONE KNOW OF ANY EARLY PICTURES OF THE PLACE? ONE IN PARTICULAR, I SAW WAS OF A POSTCARD OF A PAINTING OF THE HORSE FAIR IN FARINGDON MARKET IN THE EARLY PART OF THE 19TH CENTURY BY DAVID COX.
SADLY, I CAN'T FIND THE POSTCARD.
MANY THANKS BILLY DAVIS
WILLIAM D T DAVIS
LONDON, ENGLAND
[email protected]
01/03/08
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I am researching my family history, (Edgintons) and wonder is there a family history group in Faringdon who may be able to help. In particular where I may find a record of one of the family, Ernest Philip Edginton, born May 1st 1911, who we have been told was sent to Canada as a child.
I wonder does anyone know of any particular charity or group that may have been invoved in this scheme. I would be grateful for any information.
Lynne Goddard
UK
[email protected]
29/02/08
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I have been looking for the article in the 'Faringdon Folly', on my mother Jane Hale and her life as the owner of Jane's Pantry (now Herbs). No luck so far but can someone out there please help.
Greetings too, to Faringdonians,vintage 1936 to the present.
Always glad to hear from you.
Vernon Hale
Wales
[email protected]
24/01/08
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hi,faringdon.found your site today.i was brought up in faringdon during the fiftees,and early sixties.my mother,kathleen,was the lollypop lady by,i think,levertons shop.this would be about 1960.
i remember saturday morning pictures,scrumping apples from tuckers orchard,keeping out of sergeant readers way if we had been up to mischief.mayor bill white...the barber...mrs b.in the cafe in the square...mrs allnutt.....just some of the names that come to mind.marlborough gardens where i grew up....what great days.
thankyou faringdon for many happy childhood memories
michael macey
wales
[email protected]
24/01/08
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Anyone knowing of Kenneth Watson,last known living on Ferndale road.
We were close friends. From 1958to 1960.
Please email me of any news of him, Played darts at the red lion. He also was Friends with the KirbyS.
Janet
USA
Vjandel @Aol.com
11/01/08
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Hi beautiful Faringdon from the beautiful Blue Mountains in Australia.
I am trying to trace information on my birth father Beau Welford who died 1.4.1974 aged 58, and is buried in Faringdon with his wife Hilda who died in March 1990. I know I have 2 half sisters and a half brother (maybe named Jeanette, Susanne and Terry or something similar?)who used to live in Faringdon. One of them ran a small supermarket there in 1974/75.
I visited Faringdon in 2007 and found my fathers grave, but did not have time to track down any relatives.
I loved the town and I would love to be in contact with family and explore some of my fathers family tree.
Please contact me at my email address.
Pauline Ashby (nee Welford)
Australia
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05/01/08
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My family and I lived in Faringdon from 1981-85. My father was in the Air Force RAF Fairford and we moved to Faringdon from Glouster to be closer to the base.
I went to public school in Faringdon, I was known as "Hilly", then my younger brother Mike took on the name when I went to a DOD school.
Ian Cox, Keven ?, Ian Burns, Foster, Mandy Lasky (think it spelled that way), Shela Bearfoot, Bird Twins, and so many more from school please drop me a line.
Thank you for this web site and thank you for the memories of Faringdon.
Mark Hill
USA
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05/01/08
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My family lived in Gloucester Street in the house that had a cottage in the garden. I think in the 1960s.
Does anyone remember?
Ive heard that it is now a nursery or private school.
My family have memories to add to the social history of the place. There were connections to a pub there and someone called- we think Richard- who was a lodger.
A family member would love to visit the family home and show us around and tell us their memoirs -which could link with yours. There were international connections.
I would love to hear from anyone that remembers. The cottage in the garden as far as we know now has a garage door in it! Sad but true. Any info my family would love as we are researching our history.
Rossalyn Emmett
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Bethia Thomas, a local resident, is currently ‘swimming the channel’. She is doing it for ASPIRE, a charity which works with people with spinal cord injuries to help them lead full and independent lives. She would really appreciate a donation - give at www.justgiving.com/bethiathomas, or, if you are passing the leisure centre, use the sponsorship form there, or leave any spare change in the bucket - every penny helps.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!!!!
Bethia Thomas
UK
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05/12/07
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Hello! I am at faringdon community college and I mwant to find out what it was like when it was tollington school. Can you tell me(not by email but on this website)what it was like?
Thanks and I just want tosay Faringdon is okay at the moment and brill in the summer!
Jaz
oxfordshire
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27/11/07
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I have so many memories of Faringdon as i grew up here, now living in Canada, i often visit this website, I went to the infants school on canada lane, then the school near the railway lines, then of course off to Tollington, and i finished 6th form at the elms.... then my first job from finishing school was Ross Foods on Park Rd Industrial estate, right besides Splash, i guess those are no longer there, i also did a paper round for the Busby;s then taken over by the miserable Marments!!!
i used to love getting sweets at Mrs Alnutts ...and going to the Bargain Centre to see what good cheap stuff i could buy, and i bought my very first record at the electronics shop Larkins...oooh the memories, walking the dog across to tuckers park, i could go on and on.... but well i miss my old homestead, you never appreciate it til its gone.... so be proud you Faringdonians....
Beverly Morrison (nee Shepherd)
Canada
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21/11/07
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I was born here, but have lived my life in the United States. Upon returning for a visit, I stopped in the community information shop. The helpful person there wanted to know why I was interested. When I told her I was born here, she replied that I had been away quite a long time, but welcome back! I have come back several times with my children, and hope to return several more times!
Caren Betz
United States
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18/11/07
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Hi, I am researching my grandfathers family tree, his family name was Bowler and they came from farringdon in the 1800's.
If anyone is descended from Matthew Bowler who was descended from Matthew Bowler and Elizabeth Morse, I would love to hear from you.
Keryn Halliday
Australia
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13/11/07
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Hi does anyone remember the good old days 1970s.
I AM NOW LIVING IN THE MIDLANDS WORKING AS AN ART TEACHER AND HAVE MY OWN PLACE. I do lots of walking and climbing and am offten traveling abroud to get big mountain fixes.
Tollington was my school untill i moved to Oxford. \love to here from anyone who remembers me
Caroline Bennett
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01/11/07
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I have had so much pleasure,and wonderful memories,having found your web site.
Many years ago, 1959 to be exact I lived with my sister and her husband ,Mr & Mrs Gerald Kirby, his parents owned the old work house at the top of Marlborough Gardens,which were turned into apartments,for the familys of American GIs.
Farringdon was a big part of my life,met the first love of my life there,and to this day I think about him .I worked down at the dairy,delivering milk,at four in the morning,it was a different way of life back then,But I for one would not change one part of my life there.
Thank you so very much for ,putting a smile on my face,as i took your tour of the Folly,Ken and I did that trip many times.please keep the web going ,as I will be back in here Yours Truly,
Janet Verlander{Etherington}
13/10/07
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Just found this site by search engines, as Im looking for anyone related to Curtis (surname) of this area
donna curtis
Berkshire
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12/10/07
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Can you tell me please whether there was an Army Camp in Faringdon, probably during WW2. I have some reference to the camp with Butts in it's name.
Any help would be appreciated.
Sylvia Kendrick
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07/09/07
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We are a family of three children - all under 4.
Can you recommend any family friendly attractions and activities to do over the bank holiday weekend?
Can you also recommend any family pubs. We are happy to drive out of the area
Katie Nicholls
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9/8/07
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What a lovely site! my parents live in faringdon my mum is called Barbara moore maiden names is lovegrove her parents were called rupert and enid lovegrove
i was wondering does anyone have any photos to remember them by as they dont have many
kind regards
barbara's daughter Tina xx
miss Tina Jones
northants
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Can you help I am trying to find someone for my sister Caroline Bennett she would like to find Tracey Hunter
Thank You
J Bennett
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24/07/07
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Hiya anyone remember me? I care gave in your lovely town way back inthe summer of 98 used to hang out at the local the swan on park road when sharon and nigel had the place awesome times were had
cheers for the memories folks would dearly love to return.
Raewyn Roiri
nz
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23/07/07
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Both my parents had Faringdon connections (although I grew up in Coventry) - my father was David Carter (I know little about his family) and my mother was Eileen Jones, whose maternal relatives were the Lees.
She was a cousin of Derek Fish, whose mother, Nancy, was my great-aunt and a favourite of mine. We shared a love of music - I remember sightreading through her piano music when I visited in the summers.
I am currently a professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
Angela Ward
Canada
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10/07/07
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Hello! My name is Mark Grummitt and I currently live in Texas,USA. I am looking for an old friend who I wish very much to get in contact with again. His name is Richard Pargetor and we grew up together.
If there is anyone who may have any information on where I may get in touch with him, please email me. Thank You!
Mark Grummitt
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09/07/07
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I went to Tollington School from 1969-74.
I was looking up the old school on Google earth and was surprised by how many extra buildings the old place now has.
Of course in my day Tollington was a secondary modern school. My dyslexia meant that i missed out on attending K.A. at Wantage which was one of the best schools in the country back then. Despite being under funded Tollington still managed to provide a pretty good education. Thankfully these days the old school is a comprehensive and so funding is I suppose less of an issue.
We were the first of the R.O.S.L.A. children and that defines my year better than any other single factor. I was in Barrington house. I would love to hear from any other people from my year or for than matter any year that remembers me.
Did you know that Tollington was the first school in Oxfordshire to have a computer terminal, it was a great beast of a machine that connected to the R.M.C.S. and in that respect I am grateful to the school as we were one of the very first groups of Children in England to have a decent Computer Science course.
Of the Teachers I remember and am most grateful to Mrs Jones (nee Evens) who encouraged me to write despite my word blindness a really good teacher who I admit I had a massive crush on.
Ross Warren
England
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06/06/07
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Hello I am a former Faringdonian...i was raised here til i moved to Canada in 1986, lived in Marlborough Gardens all that time, my Parents still live there, many fond memories of walking my dog over tuckers park, worked at Ross Foods on the Park Rd Industrial estate, went to Faringdon school or Tollington as it was known there, my name back then was Beverly Shepherd, hi to anyone who remembers me,
Beverly Morrison
Canada
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04/07/07
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I am researching my family history, and believe that there may be a link to Mrs Dixey, who along with her husband ran a small general store in Ferndale Street Faringdon next to the old Workhouse, which had been converted to flats.
I do not know this for sure, but any information regarding Mr and Mrs Dixey would be gratefully received. (Mrs. Dixey was known to me as Aunty Vi, although she was not an Aunt, but could have been a great Aunt)
Lynda Newman
England
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16/06/07
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My family and I (I sound like the Queen!) have been here since 1996. We moved here from just outside Glasgow and I suppose we are here to stay now!
I love the fact Faringdon has so much history and character, and characters living here. Very much an alive little town.
Really informative website, by the way, and very easy to navigate.
Well done, girls.
Fiona Merrick
Faringdon, England
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05/06/07
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Hi , I am looking for descendants of Charles William Henry Stevenson born Bishopstone 1885 who had a brother Ernest born 1887.
Charles is listed as living at Carswell marsh farm cottages in the 1901 census. Does the farm still exist?
Thankyou
Don Stevenson (formerly of Watchfield)
England
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24/05/07
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Hello, have just moved back to faringdon after moving away ten years ago and a years travelling. I am planning to stay around for as long as it takes to get enough money together to travel throughout europe and russia. so if anyone fancies catching up please get in contact
Donna Higgs
U.K (longcot)
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24/04/07
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Can anyone tell me where Ken Amor is.His family had a farm near the old Police Station,it was up past where they sold the cattle if I am not mistaken.
stuart pearce
Australia
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06/04/07
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Hi, We are hoping to move into the area and are paticularly interested in Uffington area.
Do any of you know if there are any areas of Uffington which are less desirable than others? Any info would be very gratefully received.
Joanne Harris
UK
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03/04/07
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I am researching my family history and have come across one ancestor, Evelyn NELMES who moved to Faringdon, Duke of Wellington Inn about 1900. She married the landlord, John WARMAN in 1908 and when he died, she married Thomas RIXON. Are there any records/old photos of the Inn?
Please can you advise on how I could further my research
Daniel Nelmes
Gloucester
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29/03/07
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Wonderful website. Loads on it - full of really useful items. My parents are thinking of moving to the Wantage area from Lincoln - we've had a look at this website and they would now like to look in the Faringdon area.
Only comment is - couldn't find parking information easily - with locations and rates of parking.
Alyson Lucas
Grove
16/03/07
Try this link - hope it's useful
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/transport_and_streets/parking/DetailPage-7538.asp
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Hello.
My name is Cyril Chapman & I am looking back to the 1940-46 period when I had many Friends both local and evacues ,in paricular George Smith (local and Gordon Ashfield both to my sorrow deceased )and Peter Walls & Gordon Perry (London) Both of Whom I met Briefly in Egypt,
I have been away from Faringdon for many years but would love to hear from anyone who remembers me
Cyril Chapman
Northampon
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16/-3/07
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Hello, I am Butch Francis, a descendant of Margaret Hall a past long-time resident of Faringdon and I am in search of historical records of my grandmother and any of her relatives including husband which may be available.
Perhaps you could give me some directions as to how to proceed getting this information.
I would be grateful for any assistance. Thank you.
Butch Francis
Canada
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15/03/07
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Dear Faringdon-online
Can you assist me please? I am a picture searcher based at the Open University and have to clear rights to reproduce a page of a manuscript which is credited to the collection of Lord Berners.
I now know from reading your very useful site that the estate now belongs to his heir's only granddaughter. However I don't know her name or contact details. If I had a name I could presumably get contact details from Debretts.
Can you provide any further information, please.
Thank you
Audrey Linkman
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14/3/07
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Hello, I am a resident of Dundas Court in Faringdon (The old Health centre) and would like a picture of the building before it was converted. I have seen pictures in the new health centre and wondered where I could purchase one from.
If any one can help, I would be very grateful.
Thank you
Alice Teasdale
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14/3/07
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Am still looking for possible information on J. Barnard who was possibly amateur artist in the area in 1960's or 70's. Have just realized my previous request contained wrong email address. Apolgies if you have replied and ask that you try again.
Malcolm Butler
England
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21/02/07
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Fantastic website, and seing the view from The Folly brought back lots of wonderful childhood memories. My Grandparents lived in Coach Lane opposite the Police Station. Many happy hours pondering what to buy at the shop down the lane, owned by the Blissetts.
I was good friends with a couple of children who lived next door to Ashenden back in the 60's. Cant remember their names, unfortunately.
Hoping to visit remaining relatives in the town soon (Hi Polly and Sid!)
Norman Bass
England
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10/02/07
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Hello,
I shall remember Faringdon for all the wrong reasons... At about 4.30am, 16th January, just outside the village of Clanfield I foolishly stopped my car to pick up a hitchiker. As soon as he got to my car, another appeared from nowhere and got in the back seat.
They wanted to go to Faringdon. As luck would have it I was headed there en route to Southampton. They claimed to have walked from Oxford and had been on foot since 11.30pm.
These two young men were about 17-20 years old. One, black hair, about 5'8", distinctive gap on eyebrow, possibly youngest of the two, sat in the passengers seat. The other taller possibly a little older, fair hair, quiet, too quiet, didn't say a word, in the back seat. Both dressed in 'generic' attire.
Dropped them off near a pub (The Ship, I think) since that was close to where one of them lived, with mum.
The fair-headed one got out the car too quickly and just as they got out of sight seconds later I realised what he'd done and discovered the theft. So, what I'd like to say is... I am so glad I was able to save you another 4 or 5 miles walk.
Thank you for briefly depriving me of my tobacco tin, sorry I didn't leave any papers in there for you, or the lighter. You missed the mobile phone though, the wallet as well! Sloppy work! Such cynicism cannot go unrewarded.
So, I shall fondly remember you both for being the last ever hitchikers I stop to pick up, I'll think of you every time I see someone, someone probably more deserving than you, hoping for a lift. Faringdon's best?
Derek Haselden
UK
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16/01/07
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does anybody know barrie born 8-august 1943 was later adopted so his name may not be barrie any more any one with this birth date who was adopted
A.Votier
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11/01/07
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My name is Ian Fowler, i live in Uffington. my dads name is frank, he drove coaches and took kids from southampton street primary school to the lake district back in the early 70's.
i can remember cine 8 films being made of these trips. does anyone know of any where abouts of these films. as my son was born after my dad had died, it would be nice for him to see his grandad in some of these old films.
Ian Fowler
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09/01/07
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Hi all, I was wondering if you colud help me. I used to be friends with a girl called Chloe Penman back when i was at faringdon infant school. This was back in the early 1990s. Her mum was Babra Penman and used to be a dinner lady at faringdon community college when i was there between 1998-2003. I would like to get in touch with her as I havent seen her for well 13/14/15 years.
Any infomation would be great. Many thanks
Matthew Berry
UK
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30/12/06
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Its about time for an update I am still looking for the hunt family from longcot moved to summertown Oxford Like all things in life lost touch...
J Bennett
UK
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13/12/06
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I LOVE THIS PAGE KEEP THE GOOD WORK "SAID EZEIGBO"
EZEIGBO
BININ
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22/11/06
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Hello
I am Doreen Ellen Stephenson late of Southampton Street Faringdon 1926 - 1939. Sister of Ken, Troy(deceased), Stan (deceased), Dorcas, Ron and Frank(deceased)and Raymond. I went to Southampton Street school - and my teacher was Ms Shillito (Head Taecher) Faringdon Girls School in 1938. Any information about the life of my mother Lizzie Maria Stephenson(nee Haynes) would be appreciated. She was also married to Raymond Smith an Army groom.
I am wrting the family history and a lot of early information is missing..
Mrs D Tully
UK
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18/11/06
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I found your site excellent. I am reseaching my family from farringdon In the 1800s. The parents names are Robert Walker and Sophia Walker maiden name unknown any help will be very nice, thank you.
John Walker
bucks
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20/10/06
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Is there a secondary school in Faringdon now? Once upon a time I was a French assitant at the Grammar school for girls in 1971... Florence des Noyers
florence baudron
france
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18/10/06
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Looking for information on J Barnard who may have been a local amateur artist in 1960's or 1970's. I discovered a couple of this persons pictures in a cupboard when clearing Dad's house for sale recently
Malcolm Butler
Faringdon [email protected]
03/10/09
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Trying to find a dear friend who went to school in faringdon sec school in the sixties whos name is jean hunt anyone who knows of her whereabouts can you please contact me my name was patricia ebsworth lived at malborough gardens faringdon we used to have great fun playing truant or any body can recall time who was in mr scott class or snowball class Mr Williams (twitchie)
Patricia Holdway
Wiltshire
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emily
oxford
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25/09/06
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Would it be possible to let me know the names of the childrens homes in your area or very close to it please.
I am very interested in the ones that were run in the 1940's thankyou
Judith Brown, Blackpool
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23/09/06
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Hi, What a great website this is, a great read.
Would love to hear from anyone who knows of the DEAN family living in Faringdon in the late 1800s c. I think my nan Alice Drew born 1801 (according to national census records - but awaiting confirmation from a birth certificate I have ordered) was born in Farringdon, unsure of her parents names.
If anyone has a information on the Deans this would be greatly received. With thanks
Dean Drew
England
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15/09/06
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G'Day from Trunkey Creek, Australia.
I used to work at Barclays Bank in Faringdon in 1967-9. I have happy memories of my workmates there. I used to eat lunches at a B&B or boarding house run by a Mrs Nicholls. (Her daughter also worked in the Bank). I can remember many a late night in winter waiting in the Market square for my bus home to Swindon cos I'd missed my usual bus, - a cold and lonely place after dark.
I emigrated to Australia in '69. Love to hear from anyone who might remember me.
It's good to see Faringdon On-line Cooee! By the way, in my village (Trunkey Creek, population 50) we really DO have Kangaroos and wombats wandering in the main street!
Barry Cubitt
Australia
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20/07/06
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Does any one remember the small grocery/sweet shop next to the old workhouse flats? I am trying to find out information regarding the lady who worked there, I knew her as Aunty Vi, but my grandparents referred to her as Vi Franklin. My grandfathers mother was Emily Franklin and I would love to know if there was a family connection, To date I have been unable to find any link. I believe Aunty Vi had a daughter, would love to hear from anyone with any info.
Lynda Newman
England
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19/07/06
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Great website - im looking for any information about Arthur George Yates born lower uffington,uffington,faringdon.he was born oct 1901 and left the uffington school in 1913. any info or pics of him or his family would be great!!
Tammy Hallett
England
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06/08/06
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I am researching my husband's family tree and his Great Grandmother was Annie Maria Davis born 1849 Faringdon, Berkshire. I have found a suitable candidate on the 1851 census with parents John and Elizabeth Davis living at Habble Cottages, Faringdon. Does anyone have any information regarding this family? I would be grateful for any help you could give me.
Wendy Pusey
England
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26/06/06
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I am researching my family history and one branch, the Titcombes, seem to have come from the Faringdon area. My great grandfather, Luke Titcombe, was born in Uffington in the vicinity of White Horse Hill. He and all his descendents seem to have lived in North London but I was very interested to see the sort of area they came from. Enjoyed the 'virtual tour' of Faringdon and found the section on the 'White Horse' v interesting. Intend to visit when time! Many thanks.
Sarah Nicholls
England
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18/06/06
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Hallo Faringdon. Am looking for Michael Bishop who was a watchmender in Faringdon. He lived in Marlborough Gardens. Anyone with information on Michael please let VIRGO's friend know at [email protected].
Gill Worrall
England
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13/06/06
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If you would like a copy of the FARINGDON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Centenary Book, which has over 150 pages of press cuttings, pictures and articles celebrating our 100th Birthday, then send a cheque or postal order for £10.50 (incl p&p) made payable to Faringdon Town Football Club to Martin Harries, 47 Town End Road, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7UW (Please allow 10-14 days for delivery)
Martin Harries
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13/06/06
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Faringdon is great to read about, and write also. MOONDUST,the book, is finished ,so why not take a look at the thriller featuring Faringdon right from the start: http://www.footstepstooxford.co.uk/the_trophy_room.html
also: http://linktiles.com?tile=641 if you fancy joining 'Faringdon Writers' and meeting up at the Arts Festival in July. Cleveland W. Gibson(author)
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England
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28/05/06
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Trying to find the Walker family, Robert&Sophia about 1800
Please help if possible Many thanks
JohnWalker
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24/05/06
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Dear Sam Wood Just read your comments from 3 years ago. (Sorry for delay!) I don't recognise your name, but I am sure it will come to me.........
Regards Gary
Gary Church
UK
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20/05/06
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I,m searching for Tracey Hunter, Terry McNally, who have a daughter Keren, last saw them in Faringdon 20 years ago!! Hope someone can help. Thankyou
Serena Grimaldi
Wales uk
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19/05/06
You Jane, me Tarzan!! This message is for Jane Reynolds (now Zeuschner) - or anyone else for that matter - who has more information about Thomas Reynolds, born in Faringdon to a family of brewers and who later moved to Burford and bought the brewery there. Like Jane, who wrote to this guestbook in March (see entries below) I am a decendant of TR. If you are there Jane, I have tried the email given but no response (still, Australia is a long way away !!!).
Anyway info from anyone would be very welcome as i have been asked to pull together a family history.
Thanks in advance ... Richard Meredith ( W: www.mercurybooks.co.uk )
richard meredith
uk
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02/05/06
WHAT A GREAT SITE.
IF YOU WENT TO TOLLINGTON SCHOOL AND LEFT IN 1976 PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR A POSSIBLE SECOND SCHOOL REUION LATER THIS YEAR.
MICHAEL BRYANT
ENGLAND
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18/14/06
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Hello: I was stationed at RAF Station Shellingford in the US Air Force in Stanford in the Vale during 1956-57. We all loved Faringdon so much and went to the Saturday night dances in the Corn Exchange. Many lovely memories.
We are having a 50th reunion of the guys this year (June) in Las Vegas NV USA and we are seeking any contacts from the base that you may know about. Names, middle initials, city or state, etc. anything that would help us search for more Air force or Army guys during that period. Any help would be appreciated.
Ray O' Connor
USA
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21/03/06
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Can anyone tell me which pub in Faringdon was called The Bull. It was once owned by Thomas Reynolds and the George Garne family. I am a decendant of Thomas Reynolds and live in Australia.
Jane Reynolds Zeuschner
Australia
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10/03/06
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Hello Faringdon, I am a decendant of Thomas Reynolds. Reynolds who we believe was born in Faringdon in 1799. He was a brewer in Faringdon before he moved to Burford in 1850 and bought the Burford Brewery and lived until his death at Highview, on the Oxford Road. I live in Australia and you can contact me at [email protected]. We have numerous photos of Thomas whilst in Burford and also of other family decendants. Would love to hear from anyone who has information. Thank you.
Jane Reynolds Zeuschner
Australia
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10/03/06
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LESLIE MEATHERINGHAM. I have just found your message. i shall email you today but incase this is not your email address any more please email me. I need to hear from you as i have no idea how my family are. I hate that we lost touch.
Samantha Wood
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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10/03/06
Hello Faringdon; Just visited your website and enjoyed it. I lived in Faringdon as a boy from 1967 - 1974. Attended King Alfred's Grammar School in Wantage. Left at 14 and had not been back until 2004 when i visited with my wife and 2 kids. Loads of changes but a lot looked the same.
Anyone remembering David Armstrong now 45 I would love to get in touch.
If anyone can tell me if the M. Pill amd M. Demain on the Faringdon Town Football Club are Micky and Malcolm I would love to know.
David Armstrong -
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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25/02/06
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Handy-Man...... Keven!
Just wanted to let you all know that i am still doing Diy in and around faringdon,
If you need a job doing then please email me.
Mean while take a look at my site..?
www.kevzone.co.uk
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A message to SAM WOOD, I have just seen your entries into the guestbook, My name is Leslie Meatheringham, and if im right in thinking you could well be my cousin??
Please get in contact with me.
Leslie Meatheringham
UK
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26/01/06
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I was just wondering, having driven past Faringdon on the A420 twice this weekend, is the strange colour-changing light that can be seen at night from the road located on top of the Faringdon Folly?
Thanks for any info!
Niall Oswald
UK
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23/01/06
Wow I'm impressed what a wonderful site!
If any body knows me/remembers me please get in touch I would love to here from you!
My parents still live in faringdon, I expect my dad (Sid) is still helping to keep the bar proped up at the swan!
Donna L Steiner( Jackson)
S.C U.S.A.
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20/01/06
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Searching for any known info on the SALMON families that have lived in Farringdon since early 1800's. Are there any descendents still living there.
Margaret Salmon
Australia
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11/01/06
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Hello Faringdon! I'm a PYE and am trying to find any links I can to the PYEs of Faringdon. My PYEs are rooted in Burbage, Wiltshire just 30 miles or so from Faringdon so I'm hoping that someone has some information to link the two branches of the family together. I'd love to hear any information that you might have that can help.
Happy 2006 to you all!
Nick Pye
Norfolk, UK
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06/01/06
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Christmas greetings to all those left to celebrate, who grew up in Faringdon between 1932 and 1960. It would be good to hear from you. Ex-Alfredians, Faringdon Youth Club (Stanford Road) and the eager cinema goers at The Regent should remember.
Vernon Hale
Wales
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15/12/05
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I'm moving to Faringdon this weekend and am looking forward to it very much! I'm originally from Sussex, but did spend three years living near Kingston Bagpuise, before spending this year in Beaconsfield. I am taking up the post of Scheme Manager at Eastfield Court. I hope that my work there will not prevent me from getting involved in town life. By the looks of this site, there is plenty going on!
Mike Swan
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15/12/05
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Hi, my name is Brendon Moore and my family are the Lovegroves... My Grandfather, Rupert Lovegrove, was a central person of the community and was a respected darts player... My Grandmother, Enid, moved out to Yeovil but I believe has since returned... If anyone reading this knows of her do please pass on my deepest love and affection. I also believe my mother and Father - and a few siblings - also live in the Faringdon area; please also tell my brother, Barry, I still have the picture he drew for me when I left.. He'll know what you mean... Thank you kindly for giving me this chance to spread my love, Kindest Regards,
Brendon Moore
Nova Scotia
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12/12/2005
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Warm GREETINGS to you all,I was born in Faringdon 9/12/1956 Bris Norton Air base my Dad was Hershel Stanley Pitts,I will be coming back to England for the first time [since I left in 1958] to celebrate my 50th B.day does anyone remember my Dad? I can barely wait to see Faringdon through the eyes of an adult...Does anyone remember Margaret Devitt?Thanx for any info.
carolene
united states
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08/11/05
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Congratulations to my great grandma Bertha Chapman. Who is 100 on 31st of October. We had a really good party on saturday at Ferngrove and would like to thank everyone who attended. We wish Bertha many more happy and Healthy Years!! I expect a lot of Faringdon People will remember her and my GrandMother Sabina (Binnie) Edmunds,is there anyone who remembers her??!!
Matthew Reynolds
UK
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30/10/05
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From Dave Goddard, Re Edgington Family, I have had contact from my Great Cousin Brenda, and I would like to thank all of you, who helped in my Quest,THANK YOU. I am sorry I can't email each person, new computer and have lost a lot of addresses.
Dave Goddard
27/10/05
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greetings from canada, my fathers family were all born in the brize norton area in the late 1800s. have been researching them.my father hampton charles avery came to canada in 1926 to work on a farm and has no idea where the rest of his family is. he died in 1997 at napanee ontario canada. his father john henry avery born brize norton 1859 mother emily maiden name large born 1867 horton gloucestershire.
looking to find cemeterys in the area where they may be buried.
any ideas appreciated.
bruce avery son of hampton charles avery 1908-1997
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24/10/05
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hello my name is Mat Jackson,i used to be the assistant manager of the red lion back in 1997 just after Mick and deidre left and then moved to the old crown coaching inn.
i made many friends in faringdon including Fuzz, colin scrivens, jan, all my girls on the darts team(yes'am!) the aunt sally team,bob and the infamous Ste larkin. Ste was a very good friend who i have not heard or seen since i left faringdon. i'll never forget his first words to me "oos ol' boy you be then?".
i would love to hear from anyone in faringdon as i plan to bring my new family down soon to show them them what a beautiful place you all live in. if you or anyone could get word to ste or anyone else i have mentioned please tell them i said hello. i look forward to hearing from somebody soon.
mat jackson
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22/10/05
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Great Site. My name is Brian Jackson, I went to Barcote Manor School back in the late 60's. went by "Tom" in those days, was one of a few "yanks" attending Barcote Manor.
Am looking for anyone who might remember me or was there in the mid to late 60's.
Also looking for any pictures of the interior. Peace
Brian Jackson
USA
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20/10/05
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I am researching my family tree, and I know that my maternal grandmothers family lived in Farringdon, I am hoping that someone reading this can give me some information on them.Their name was Edgington, Mary, Liz, Arthur, Bill were some of my Great aunts and uncles. I know that my aunt Mary worked in a local pub,(maybe called coach and horses, in London street). I beleive Arthur lived in London street and had a daughter called Brenda. This would have been around 1940's-1950's. I know that Mary lived on the outskirts of Farringdon, in .......Crescent? and passed away early 1990s? If anyone has any information I would be very pleased to hear from them, David Goddard
David Goddard
Merseyside
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26/09/05
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Old friends from Longcot: Peter Hunt, Paul Hunt, Chirs Hunt, Jane Hunt all lived at Ivy Farm House, Longcot.
J Bennett
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08/09/05
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Message to Jazz Queens pub coxwell st. did try to send an e-mail but was retuned I have lots of info on old friends. hope the sax playing got better mate...you may remember Jayne Marshal who used to live next door to the pub
J Bennett
Uk
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08/09/05
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What a wonderful web site. How much we love Faringdon. I was stationed with the US Air Force at RAF Station Shellingford in Stanford In the Vale 1955-57. We went to Farindgon weekly to the dances at the "Exchange". Faringdon has always been "special" in our hearts and we visited it regularly when in the UK. I have organized a 50th reunion of us "yanks" in Atlantic City, NJ and we are trying to get updated information on our friends and associates from that time period. We are starting from "scratch" since we have not communicated over the years. I will be in Faringdon very soon. Any informtion on the whereabouts or on how life has treated June Whittle, Irish Simpson, Patricia Richens, Jill Hayes, Barbara Allen, or Joan Meldony? Anyone in Faringdon pubs, etc. still around during the 1955-58 time period? Thanks for any update.
Ray O' Connor
USA
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05/09/05
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Hi, i wrote from Spain. I'm searching the burial location of writer Arturo Barea. He was forced to exile during Spanish Civil War and become british citizen. I know that he moved to Faringdon. If you can provide me some information, i'm very grateful. Thanks and best wishes from Valencia, Spain. José Luis Bernabé.
Jose Luis Bernabé
Valencia, Spain
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22/08/05
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I fell in love in this village. I was there attending a lovely wedding in July...
Nice atmosthere
greetings from
Annelie Gothenburg
Sweden
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13/08/05
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My wifes family originated from around Faringdon, Longcot and Shrivenhm. We are trying to research the family history and have been trying to obtain a copy of a booklet entitled: "Longcot, a Village in the Vale" by Guy Richards and Shirley Dalton-Morris. Should anyone have a copy they do not need or would part with, I would gladly purchase it. Please contact,
R E Gardner
Hampshire
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10/08/05
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Hi I am looking for information on a man named Charles Lapworth born 1842 Faringdon; who lived on Lower Newton Farm, Buckland Marsh, Carswell in 1861. Any information would be great. Many thanks
Carol
Cheshire
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01/07/05
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Can anyone reading this help me locate a photograph featured in the book 'Changing faces of Faringdon' the first edition. The photograph is on page 81 at the top of the page entitled 1920 Infants School Lechlade Road. One of the children is my dad (George Rogers) and I could be looking at a photograph of my grandson, the resemblance is amazing.
Many thanks.
Margaret Haddon
England
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29/06/05
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From this web page, I understand that the History Society has transcribed the Parish Registers of Faringdon. Is it possible to contact a member of this Society via email? My great great grandfather, Richard Merchant,was born in Faringdon in the early 1800's so I would be interested in their work. Thank you for your assistance.
Donalyn Mikulich
Colorado
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24/06/05
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I am trying to find any information on my great grandmother Ellen Robins formerly Love. She married George Robins and lived in Coxwell Street Faringdon. In May 1882 my grandmother Clara was born there, I believe she also had another daughter named Ada. Any information at all on the Robins or Love families would be very much appreciated. Erica Tierney
Leicestershire
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17/06/05
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Please can you tell me if there is a way to forward this message to the Faringdon History Society by e-mail? I am the great-grandaughter of a Buscot girl (Mary Clark) who, in 1879, at the age of 22, married a young man from Colchester, Essex, where she then lived out the rest of her life. According to her Birth and Marriage Certificates, Mary's father's name was James Clark, a Coal Merchant. Her mother was named Harriet nee Ryman. Presuming that James Clark's business was located in Buscot (at least at the time of Mary's birth in 1857), is there any way that I can find out more about him and his family? For example, what was their address in Buscot, did they have other children, when was James born, where was he living when Mary was married in 1879, when did James die, etc. I live in Vancouver, Canada, so researching these things is not so easy from here! With many thanks!
Erica M. Westley
Canada
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16/06/05
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Hello folks, I joined the Berkshire Constabulary in 1964 and at the end of my initial training was posted to the town. There followed seven years of beer, football and darts. My first Sgt was Fred Butler, still alive and kicking in Great Coxwell. Now living near Elgin in North East Scotland, I am still well in touch with many old friends from those early days. One person I would like to find is John Davis, one time special constable,if anyone could oblige. I was lucky enough to get a copy of the Virtual tour of Faringdon which is fascinating. One other person living up here is Ted Archer, son of Topper Archer from Coxwell Street. He left many years ago. Does anyone remember him? Ah happy days, when the Folly Inn was the police canteen.
Dave Parsons
Scotland
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03/06/05
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Gday Faringdon,love the site brings back memories.Iwas born in Faringdon in 1942 my name is Stuart Pearce.Live in Marlborough Gardens untill I joined the Navy in 1958.If anyone remembers me would love to hear from you ,I live in Australia now since 1971 my sister still lives in dear old faringdon.
Stuart Pearce
Australia
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26/05/05
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Just to say how much I enjoyed my visit to Faringdon the other week when I was telling stories at MADD MAY FEST. Faringdon is a beautiful town and you are nice people. Alan Whittaker aka The Wizardmarra
Alan Whittaker
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11/05/05
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I lived with family in Port Way during a hard period of studies at Cranfield University/RMCS. However we could enjoy in gorgeous Faringdon a really nice place where we wish to be again, not only because its beauty houses and landscapes mainly because its people. This is written by somebody who with the whole family miss you all. Many thanks for your Community Centre, Churches, Pubs, Budgen super, police staff, schools, ... all of you dearest people of Faringdon God Bless you all. Adolfo VERA, Carolina and Children: Catalina, Josefina & Adolfito from Santiago de CHILE
Adolfo VERA
CHILE
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14/04/05
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I am a female, 30 something year old nurse, just moved to Faringdon, would like to start wheezing/running in order to take part in the Race for Life - any other women interested? Please email me!
Alison Avery
England
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06/04/05
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Hello all, I decided to write some words, just to tell you how proud you should be to live in such place. I went to your lovely village two years ago on hollidays, and I felt that, if I could, I would live there forever.
Maria
Portugal
31/03/05
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Hello, Trying to find some information out about my great Grandad Joseph Webb whom lived at Block Green in 1920, he lived with a Florence Lewis who we think he married at some point,not sure when, they also had a daughter patience is possibly her name, any information however small would be graet help in our research of our family history. Regards Nicky
Nicky Coughlan
Engaland
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29/03/05
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Hi, My name is Jacky Woodley, [nee Turner]. I lived in Faringdon from 1944 until l961 when I married a Bampton lad and moved to Bampton. I lived in Goodlake Avenue. Iwent to Faringdon sec. modern in Southampton St. until 1958. If there is anyone there who remembers me please get in touch.
Jacky Woodley
Oxfordshire
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03/03/05
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I am interested to hear from anyone who may know the family residing at Stanford Place, near Farringdon, Berkshire, from 1900 to 1910, and if there is any family connection today. Kind Regards, Matt Cuthbert. (Great Grandson of Sofia Morrisey, Stanford Place R.D. c1908)
matt cuthbert
Aust/UK
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22/02/05
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I have recently heard of the sad loss of Mrs Allnatt. I have fond memories of her and her sweet emporium. When visiting my Grandparents in Goodlake Avenue I often stopped off for a ten pence mix bag which gave enough sustinance for the long walk to the Folly! She was always kind and caring, and I always looked forward to seeing her. I'm sure she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. If anyone aware of any arrangements for donations I would be grateful to know.
Mark Haddon
Hertfordshire, UK.
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13/02/05
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I have read with interest your excellent website on Faringdon because I am looking for information relating to the family of my wife's Grandfather.
In 1922 we know that he lived in Station Road, Faringdon and was occupied as a Timber Carter. Did he work for the sawmills which I understand was in Station Road and was originally Butts Rd.?
Please can anyone tell me who ran the sawmill business in those days and where exactly was it?
Is there a town map showing Station Road, Butts Road and Old Sawmills Road?
David Bradfield
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I'm sure there will be a lot of people remembering Mrs Allnatt, when we were children she was always there with words of wisdom and a good ticking off if we deserved it! My dad always took my son for a walk "up the folly" and Mrs Allnatt's was always the first port of call. In latter years she lived in Swindon (Stratton to be exact) I hadn't seen her for a long while as I have been living in Essex and now S. Glos but we always exchanged Christmas cards. A lovely lady.
I can't recall Jean Allnatt but knew some of her husbands family and of course her own family I knew, I went to school with her nephew Johny Phillips, who also lived in London Street. I could reminisce for England. I visit the Faringdon web site often and thoroughly enjoy it, the pictures from the crane were brilliant, congratulations on such a good site. I never want to forget my roots.
Margaret Haddon
UK
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08/02/05
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I have learnt over this last weekend 5th Feb. that Mrs Allnatt (her of sweet shop fame) has passed away. I would like through your guest book to offer my condolences to her family. Those of us now in our 50's from Goodlake Avenue, Bennett Road, Pye Street, etc. grew up knowing this lady, she saw our children grow and she knew of my grandson although never met him. I think she deserves a mention on your web site, bless her, she sold the best sweets. Margaret (nee Rogers)
Margaret Haddon
UK
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07/02/05
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Hello Faringdon from Queensland Australia. I have just found out for sure that my gg Grandma, Martha DAVIS was born in Faringdon 25 November 1817. Her father William DAVIS was a baker who married Martha TURNER in All Saints 30 December 1811. Does anyone know anything about this family? I would love to know something of their life in Faringdon. My GG Grandma Martha DAVIS came to Victoria Australia in 1844 & married here. Hoping someone can help me.
Elizabeth McMurdy
Australia
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04/02/05
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Does anyone know the whereabouts of Janet (nee) Avenell. Her Grandmother and Grandfather ran the Folly P/H during the period 1964/71 at which time I was a police officer in the Town.My name is David Parsons, and I would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers me and who I am not currently in contact with.
David Parsons
UK
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05/12/04
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Salutations Faringdon,my Mum and Dad used to have the Gardeners Arms,a pub that is now flats next to a Church,(1955-57) which I understand is now a parking lot.My Dad George Edward Church and my Mum Vera Ellen Church have now passed away and so has my sister Joan and her husband, she left 6 children. They all lived in New Zealand after leaving the UK,the older folks will probobly remember the two red-headed girls who lived in the rowdey pub that was always full of "yanks"- Mary and Joan- My Grandparents are buried in the Graveyard of the Church in Great Coxwell,I was born in the council houses, my first job was at the Great Barn when it was a chicken farm collecting eggs and cleaning in the big house. My youngest brother Michael visited Faringdon twice and ran into June a school mate of mine from Shrivringham ? to her I say "Hello". I was a head girl at the Faringdon school but my name was not put on the board,guess the head master didn't like me winking at the boys when I was on corridor duty(smile) I think a cousin of mine still lives in Marlborow Gardens, a red headed fellow who once lived in Princes Risborough,his Father was my Uncle Vic,also I would like to say Hi to the family of my deceased Uncle Len. Our familys roots are in the Faringdon area being also connected to the King family,my Father never stopped recalling the days of running the Gardeners Arms,driving a taxi service and being the ambulance too all at the same time.He told me many stories about the people who lived and worked in Faringdon, including the one who came to town pushing a wheel barrow and set up shop and eventually owned most of the stores(you know who you are)by the way thanks for the ride in your truck from London. I have lived all over the world since then, now am in California,I notice on this site that there are a number of the Faringdon Girls live quite close to me (Merced)get in touch if you want to. Hope to take a stroll down memory lane one day,I did enjoy this site,a real blast from the past.
Mary Elizabeth Church
California USA
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01/12/04
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My mother, Maureen Hauser (Dyer) grew up in Faringdon, and lived there until she moved to the States with my father in 1963. My uncle, Colin Dyer, and aunt, Sheila Dyer, still live in Faringdon. My grandmother, Elsie Dyer, lived there until passing in the summer of 1999. My mother's 70th birthday is coming up on November 4th and I think she misses Faringdon and her friends there a lot. If any of her old friends are reading this, I know she'd love to hear from anyone on or around her birthday. Her phone number is 530-891-0761 or 530-891-4033 and her address is 1075 Tracy Lane, Chico, California, 95926, U.S.A
Ben Hauser
U.S.A.
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27/10/04
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Hi My name is Terry White, I was born in Fernham in 1936, in the cottage on the green opposite Fernham church, and the village pump(as my mother was before me in 1908) I think its now called "Corner Cottage" it belonged to my grandparent Granny Brown a very well known figure locally. I went to both Longcot and Little Coxwell junior schools, and of course Faringdon secodary modern before moving to london around the age of fifteen. I have managed to remain in contact with a few families still living around Faringdon and the local area but I would still like to find out if anyone remembers me from those days. I started school around 1941 and finnished at Faringdon about 1950. Names of my contemprories were: Henry Lovegrove, from Fernham Lorna Wootton from Watchfield, who,s father was a friend of my cousin in law Bert Hicks, his name was also Bert if I remember correctly. I revisited many old haunts during the eighties with my country band HOBO we regularly played the club in the square and the corn exchange, and i met quite a few folks who remembered the old times particularly during the war of course. A lot of names I remember as I read your many wonderful e-mails from around the world. My family were named mainly Brown and Richens, I know there must be a lot of the latter as two of my cousins the late Bill and Harold Richens remained in Fernham and Faringdon respectively all there lives. Bills father who died on return from the first world war lies in the front of Fernham churchyard right next to the wall with a army gravestone. I hope this may stir a few memories and maybe tempt a reply or two, many thanks for the website keep up the good work Yours with best regards, Terry White
Terry White
England
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26/10/04
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I am pleased to say that through your web site I have at last seen the view from the top of the Folly Tower, with my feet firmly on the ground. I grew up in Faringdon, living there from 1951 until 1973, hello to anyone who remembers me. (Margaret Rogers)
Margaret Haddon (Rogers)
UK
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26/10/04
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Funny how this little town draws you in. I am looking for some information on two familys who lived in farringdon in the 70s and for some time after. The family names are Clifford and Cook. In 1975 an event accured that linked these families. pls if any one has info on any of them please let me know especially Susan Clifford, Jenny Clifford or David Cook.
samantha Wood
England
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26/10/01
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Fantastic site, brings back many old memories. My parents and I ran the Crown Hotel in Faringdon in the late 70's.....in fact we bought it when it had been closed for some years following a major fire and slowly opened most of the hotel up prior to moving on to Broadway.It would be good to hear from any of the many friends both staff and customers we made during our time at the Crown. Many happy times especially rugby with the guys from the Military colllege in Shriv, John Lane at the Woodman, Fernham (who I understand has now sadly passed away) and who could forget those nights at the Bell and Wing Commander Harry & Pearl Stratton. On the subject of the latter i would love to hear from David Kite, Sue Usher, Lindsey, Amanda Green or any of the brilliant girls/staff who worked there.
Paul Bartrop
England
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20/10/04
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Hello Faringdon I was thrilled to find your site, and a picture of All Saints I was Christened there 1961, and spent my happiest times on visits/holidays with relatives when growing up, sadly I havn't been back to Faringdon in 25 years, now feeling "homesick" thanks for the walk down memory lane ps, I have never ever since tasted a lardy cake as yummy as they were from the bakers in Faringdon
Mary Hillier
UK
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07/10/04
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- hello faringdon, it is just like walking down a memory lane when i saw pix of this nice quiet little town..i was there for a couple of days during my last june visit to UK and stayed at SHH...if i had chance to go to UK again i would never want to miss coming to this place again..
jieekero
malaysia
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18/-9/04
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KEN GOT YOUR MESSAGE....BUT NOT FULL EMAIL ADDRESS. MUMPH EMAIL ME AT [email protected] CATCH UP ON THE FUNNY THINGS WHICH MAKE FARINGDON SO UNIQUE.
MIKE
USA
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16/08/2004
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Hello Faringdon from Ontario Canada. I was born in Reading and raised in Harwell.I lived with my grandfather Dr Richard Rice. When the house in Harwell was sold, I was lucky enough to save some old documents, among them was a morgage on a house on Bull St in Faringdon. It is dated 1844, and is about 2 feet high and 3 feet wide. It appears to be drawn up by a gentleman named Wayne possibly a local lawyer. It is not of much interest to me, but I was wondering if someone from Faringdon might put me in touch with a person who should have this document. Ross Viner.
Ross Viner
Canada
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20/07/04
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Great Job folks. I was born in Faringdon in 1941 and lived on the Sands Hill estate next to the old Army camp. Moved about a bit as dad was in the Airforce. My Grandmother Dora DeBank lived at Marlborough Gardens until she died. Some of the DeBanks still live in the area I think. I moved to Australia after I got out of the Duke Of Edinbirgh's Royal Regiment in 66. I have been back a couple of times and things look much the same in the main town. Keep up the good work. Clive (Bill) Wagstaff
Bill Wagstaff
Australia
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19/07/04
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Having left Faringdon seven years ago I was both delighted and amazed to see how the town had grown and changed during that time. We lived in Gravel Walk for almost seventeen years and really, very little changed during that period, so I think that I expected things to be the same when I found the website. Not so!! Although the boundaries seem to have expanded and many more houses have been built in the area, Faringdon still seems to have retained the rustic charm that so appealed to us when we first moved there. We now live in a really rural area in SW France, which we love, but still remember Faringdon fondly and keep in touch with some very good friends there. It would be nice to hear from old acquaintances, so drop us an e-mail should you feel like getting in touch! Wendy & Arthur McDowall.
Wendy McDowall
France
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18/07/04
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Still here - still waiting - there must be someone who remembers me -
Peter Spreadbury
UK
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12/07/04
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MY FAMILY LEFT FARINGDON IN THE MID 1830S;SIMON & ANN DAVIS. ARE THERE ANY DAVIS'FAMILY STILL THERE? ALSO WE HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED PAM AYRES (WHY ISN'T SHE POET LAURATE?) A CHAP IN THE PUB HERE IN LONDON TOLD ME THAT SHE CAME FROM THEFARINGDON AREA ANDWAS A DAVIS:IS THIS TRUE? CHEERS AND ALL THE BEST BILL DAVIS
WILLIAM.D.T DAVIS
ENGLAND
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08/07/04
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Just had a browse through your web site. What a gem. A wonderful resource of information past and present. Ideal for someone like myself who is relocating to the area. The website gave me a really good felling about the town and surrounding area I am now really looking forward to the move. Many thanks for the hard work you have put into this site it is very much appreciated.
Jill Woods
West Yorkshire
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02/07/04
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What a delight to find your site! Many years ago, I was born in this lovely village, and plan to return with my daughter this July. This site has helped me make plans and contact local businesses. Thank you!
Caren Betz
Texas, USA
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29/06/04
Hello, Faringdon! My husband's ancestors for nearly two centuries (about 1700 to 1890)came from either Faringdon or one of the Coxwells. The family name was JOY and there seem to have been several branches in the area. We'd love to know more about them - before they drifted to London and got dispersed. Can anyone help us?
Margaret Joy
N.Wales
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16/06/04
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Hello Faringdon!! AGAIN!! My e-mail is on the fritzzzz (it's actualy my modem so god knows when tech support will help me). Soif anyone wants to send me a message please do it through the message board/guest book (sorry admin you can refuse to put this up if it's going to cause trouble). I am at a terminal in the local library, so have someone give me a shout......
Paul JAZZ Hook
16/06/04
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Hellllllo! Faringdon. I used to run a pub in faringdon, the Queens/Riddle/Pink Elephant, so I'm just trying to catch up with all the LOONS who used to come and play silly buggers in my front room. Tiggy, "BIG" Pete Holcombe, Chris Heeks, "Biker" Martin, AD Hudspeth, Hamish and his dweebie bricklaying brother, Steve Flake, GOBBY, the entire alf garnet appreciation society, Moggy the local old bill, Jasper Cox, The "Atom Bomb" boys, and all the folks who remember the mad old bad old days at the riddle, it didn't last long but hell it was fun!! I live in Virginia on the other side of the pond now. No pubs, the beer is like P#ss, and they are such a bunch of tight arses it isn't even funny. I miss the pubcrawls and all the wild curry runs to the "BLIB-BLOB" (I know it was Biplob but when you're drunk off your feet you don't care). Take the time to track down some of the people on the list and say hello for me. Ask tiggy to sing his hit song " Do the flying headbutt" for you, and ask Pete Holcomb if Bert is still about...... Best regards from JAZZ......
Paul "JAZZ" Hook
Virginia U. S. of A......
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11/06/04
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Great site. I'm looking for Roderick Reynolds a student of Barcote Manor School whose home was in Uffington. Mother's name Jackie.Sister's name Nicole at the time she was living in South Africa. Can anybody help trace him please.I was also at Barcote Manor School in the late 60's.Common friends were Richard and Sue Hann, Lynn
José Franco
Portugal
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08/06/04
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I would like to get in touch with Susan Fletcher who lived in Little Coxwell in 1959. I used to live there when my father was stationed at Brize Norton Air Force Base. Susan and I were friends, and I'd like to reconnect.
Georgia Quint (formerly Berg)
usa
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25/05/04
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Great site. Hello Faringdon, lived in Marlbourgh Gardens, was a right little sod, Had many a good time scrumping in Tuckers orchards and cherry trees. Say hello to all my old mates, Jeffery Peck if he's still around, Shirley Wiltshire who was last living in Park Road. Faringdon never seemed the same when the old station went. Bonfire nights were great, the kids collected for weeks to build the bonfire. Last time I was back, I walked up to the Folly, used to seem a long way as a kid, didn't seem quite that far as an adult.
Roger Stallard
Penzance, Cornwall
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24/05/04
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Hello Faringdon, how nice to visit you again even if it is on-line. The website is really good. It made me think of all the happy days I had in Faringdon. I visited a couple of times and I would like to thank all of you for your kindness.
Magdalena
Poland
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15/05/04
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very easy to use good layout easy as that
Stuart DeBank
United Kingdom
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08/05/04
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GOOD WEBSITE. LOOKING FOR LYNN WHO USED TO WORK AT THE CROWN.OR KEN THE LOCAL HANDYMAN.ESPECIALY WHEN IT CAME TO BARWORK. THE DRINKING KIND.ALSO LOOKING FOR JIMBO..AKA JAMES OSBOURNE.1 MOORE PERSON KIM HEAD OR ROBBO.ANY INFO PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANK YOU.
MIKE
USA
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03/05/04
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Spent five weeks back in 1986 in Woolstone and in later years visited Faringdon several times. I enjoyed the area and found it to be increasingly enjoyable. I only wish that I was sufficiently young to re-visit my favorite British area.
G, Marshall Naul
USA
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02/04/04
I was born in Faringdon in 1937 and lived there until 1948. My father owned a Confectionary Shop at 14 Coxwell Street.I would be interested if there is anyone still living in Faringdon who remembers me. I must say that I am impressed with the Website.
Walter J CROWE
England
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23/03/04
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My father was born in Faringdon at the Angel Inn, in 1909 he is still very active at the age of 95. He later worked at the town bakery owned by a Mr.Skinner. He has many happy memories of those times.
Ron Giles
England
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22/03/04
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I was born in Faringdon in Dec 1949 in Church street. My Aunt still lives there. My Grandfather was william Crack. Found your site very interesting.
Dilys Johnson
England
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07/03/04
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Yesterday my husband and I came to Faringdon for the first time and were really impressed with your little market town, as well as the friendliness and obvious liveliness of the community. We are seriously considering renting a property with a view to buying in the area, and would really appreciate any views/experiences of living in the town from young couples who have moved to Faringdon recently, or perhaps even not so recently (!). We would also be keen to join one of the local churches, and would love to hear about them too. Many thanks,
Helen and Adam.
UK
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29/02/04
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I am researching local cinema history and would like to hear from anyone who can provide any info on the old cinema in the Corn Exchange or the later Rialto/Regent, situated where Regent Mews now is. Photos, decriptions of the interior, memories of going to the pictures or working at the cinema would all be of interest to me -
Ian Meyrick,
Witney
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24/02/04
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Hello. I was surprised to find such an extensive and well arranged website for a small town, and obviously a deservedly proud little town. On the map it appeared quite small next to Wantage which has only about 18000 residents. I was disappointed only in the lack of more pictures of your beautiful community.
I am in Brunswick, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland with a population of about 32000 people. We have much new construction, and seemingly everywhere here in the states we have a severe problem with "SPRAWL". Cities are constantly being expanded by dividing adjacent farmland for large housing developments. We have new developments everywhere it seems.
I was told my grandmother was born in Wantage, in 1863 and have been trying to research her origin with little success.
Though I probably will never get to Wantage or England, I am getting some feeling for how present life is 'over there'. I think your lifestyle and country are impressively refined and beautiful.
I would like to find a local internet bulletin board with contributors that are southern Oxfordshire if there is one. Perhaps someone will let me know of one.
Best wishes to all
William C. Scott
U.S.A.
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15/02/04
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I am a former resident of Faringdon and have received an article from the FOLLY about John Copeland. We were more or less contemporaries, through scool etc and many of his recollections are resonant. My mother was the owner of Jane's Pantry and my father, Jack Hale ,the stationmaster. I would like to make contact with John Copeland. Could you please make that possible. I am a writer now, living in Cardiff and curiously have written a fictional short story about the 'bomb' incident. Names and location are of course changed but its setting is Folly Hill. Thank you so much.
PS. I enjoy the Faringdon Website. Congratulations!
Vernon Hale
Wales UK
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09/02/04
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I thought thet the site was great !!!!!
Amy Whiting
England
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28/01/04
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My Husband was born in Faringdon his nan lived at Huntindon place she was called Helan Fincham and her husband was called Robert [BOB]. We have had many happy holidays there as a family Faringdon will always have a sepecial place in Derek my husbands heart His mum was from Faringdon also she was called Pamela Jackson.we would love to hear from anyone who remembers him or his family
Jeanette JONES
lancashire England
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28/01/04
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Once again this is a great web site. I like the new look.Cool. Also must say what a fantastic delight it is to see the Star of Faringdon right there on top of the Folly Tower. I hope others have noticed it too. Well done to Peter White and his team. They work so hard.
Cleveland W. Gibson
local writer
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24/01/04
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My daughter moved to faringdon. and loves the place. would not move back up to scotland. your town has a lot of history. and i love your tour. hope to visit someday.
jeanette
scotland
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27/12/03
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My name is Michele Galiano and I come from Italy. I'd like to have Annabell Higins's phone number She lived at Badbury Hill! Thanks
Michele Galiano
Italy
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10/12/03
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this site was brill!
Pippa Garrard
oxfordshire
22/11/03
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Thank you for bringing back lots of memories for both me and my Mum - we would love to come and visit when the Folly is open to the public - please would you let me know when this will be - email [email protected].
Thanks again
Caroline Addison (Lee)
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04/10/03
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I was at Barcote School 1965. Anyone who has any info on any of the fellas there then, pls contact me. Also see http://Elsmar.com/pdf_files/Barcote/ I hope top return some day just to see the place. Used to get bacon sandwiches at Jane's Pantry. Long time ago, it seems.
Marc Timothy Smith
US
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23/09/03
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We have just moved from Oxford to Faringdon, and would like to say how helpful your web site was in terms of information. We felt like part of Faringdon even before we moved and are so pleased to be able to live in such a beautiful area. Since moving we have found the people of Faringdon extremely friendly including shops and and neighbours, and everyone seems to have a smile. We feel very priviliged to be here. I would also like to comment on the Route 66 to Oxford (as I still work in Oxford) which is excellent and has arrived on the dot of 7.37 a.m. every morning. Thank you for such an informative site.
Una and Derek Vickers
England
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15/08/03
"OW ARE YER FARINGDON"
I'm Tony Giles,1942vintage Faringdon born&bred.I use the name Richard nowadays in honour of my father whom I loved dearly.Iwould very much like to hear from any old school friends or anyone come to that who may remember me.Life is strange,I joined R.N.at age 15 to escape Faringdon.Seen the four corners of the Earth,settled in Christchurch N.Z.now.I'm drawn back however by memories & invisible threads.PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Richard Giles
New Zealand
tizona @xtra. co. nz
13/08/03
Hello my name is Gilbert John Farrington IV.
I live in the United States at 2017 Sterigere St. Morristown, PA 19403. I have been told that my ancestors were from Faringdon. My earliest known Farrington relative was my great grand father Gilbert Farrington born in 1865. I enjoyed your website and someday dream of visiting the United Kingdom. My e-mail address is [email protected]. Please let me know of any other sources I could use to gain more knowledge of Faringdon. Thank You
Gilbert J. Farrington IV
USA
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08/08/03
Hi, I often have a look at your website as i still have family living there. Went to Tollington school 1965-69 before i joined the Navy. I am currebttly researching my family history and looking for relatives of Charles William Henry Stevenson born Bishopstone 1885 and lived at Carswell Marsh Farm Cottages , Buckland in 1901. Does anyone know what the name of the farm is now as i cannot find any ref to Carswell Marsh Farm on any maps. Keep up the good work on the site.
Don Stevenson
U.K
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21/07/03
Hello everyone
I was at Tollington school, late sixties to the early seventies, anyone remember me, would love to here from you,have been living in the USA for about twelve years now,Texas New York, and now Seattle Washington, time has really flown by. I have great memories of our years at school, I know we had the best looking girls,I hope someone reads this and gets in touch,would love to catch up on a few things, best wishes from Seattle......Robert
Robert Jackson
Seattle Washington USA
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25/06/03
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THE BALLARD FAMILY.MY GRANDMOTHER WAS BORN IN CLIFTON HAMPDEN AND I HAVE TRACED HER FAMILY BACK TO JOSEPH BALLARD AND MARY BUNYAN MARRIED IN SEPT 20th 1820 CLIFTON HAMPDEN.IF THERE IS ANYONE THAT CAN HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE BALLARD FAMILY I WOULD BE PLEASED TO HEAR FROM THEM.I DO HAVE FURTHER INFO AND WOULD BE WILLING TO SHARE THIS.
KIND REGARDS
ROY STEMP
ENGLAND
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24/06/03
Many years ago I lived in Faringdon, my first home was a house in Coxwell street, which was knocked down. It was situated right on the corner opposite the piano shop. We all believed that it was haunted. Our next home, if that is what you call it was in the old work houses in Ferndale street. I lived there until I was 11. It was demolished and is now known as Lansdowne Road flats/houses.
We were very poor in them days but had a great time there. Have you any photos of the work houses? I then move to Southampton street where my relatives still live but in a bungalow called Roseland's. I would love to see any images from the past.
Maurice Curtis (formally Findull)
GB
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24/06/03
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Hi, what a good website. I'm Dudley Smithers and now living in Western Australia with my lovely wife and 4 kids. What a blast from the past this site is. Went to Tollington between 1966-1970 and left a year early to join the RAF. Remember the trip to Coventry in my last year, what a blast(remember when Primo fell asleep behind the piano). What names can I remember, Peter (Acker) Claxton, Dave Steve Paul and Grinner Leniec, Stuart Kev and Ian Turner, Janice Organ, Barry Vaughan, Andy Shepherd, Terry McCullough, Zoe Purvis, Pamela Druitt and lots more. I lived in Eaton Hastings and did my apprenticeship at Tetronics R&D next to the Duke of Wellington pub!(more like in the pub). Used to spend a lot of Friday lunchtimes in the Red Lion eating fried egg and chips with the obligatory couple of pints. The town looks a little sleepy compared to when I used to live and play round there, due to the bypass I suppose. Ruddy good days and memories. Have bumped into another ex Tollingtonite, Marian Harvey, out here in Oz. Anyone else that remembers me and would like to contact me. 'twould be good. Regards to all.
Dudley Smithers
Western Australia
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23/06/03
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Hi, my name is Angie Dixon [nee Kyte] I lived in Faringdon between 1944 to 1966 my sister Brenda Hambidge keeps me up to date on Faringdon news via THE FOLLY. I visit quite often. I would be pleased to hear from any one who knows me .Im really impressed by the web site.
Angie Dixon
England
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22/06/03
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Hi searching for the following people Leslie or Jamie Metheringham and also Gary Church all were once very important people to me thanks
samantha wood
england north east
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20/06/03
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I was born in faringdon in 1975 and have only returned on few occasions if anyone remembers my mother or myself pls email me my mother is susan clifford and I am Samantha Wood (clifford) [email protected]
samantha wood
england north east
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20/06/03
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Hi
Grew up in Faringdon for 23 years!!! Still pop back to see friends and relatives a couple of times a year. Great to see it on the web. A fantastic project, well done!
James Murphy
uk
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02/06/03
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I believe family members (in the name of Shun) came originally from the Faringdon area. The 1881 census shows Shuns living at Bromsgrove Place and they later moved to Coleshill. I hope to make a trip soon to explore, and perhaps find some useful links. Thank you for your interesting web site.
Jennifer Basden
UK
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15/01/03
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Hello Faringdon! We visited your town in 1992 and enjoyed it very much. We especially enjoyed the Ironmonger's in the town - such a variety of goods there! My brother lives in Faringdon now and suggested I visit your website. Thanks for all the work you put into it. Happy New Year. Janet Hankinson Liverpool, New York, USA
Janet Hankinson
USA
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01/01/2003
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We are interested in finding "Broxson", Cissna, & Schreck ancestors and family. We came here when we saw a "Broxson" message. Thanks,
Christina Broxson
USA
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31/12/02
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Great site. I'm looking for Roderick Reynolds a student of Barcote Manor School whose home was in Uffington. Mother's name Jackie. Can anybody help trace him please.I was also at Barcote Manor School in the late 60's.Common friends were Richard and Sue Hann, Lynn.
I. Jose Franco
Portugal
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27/12/02
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I'm trying to trace Jeffrey Wilkins who used to live in Faringdon. Born between 1940 and 1950. Can any one help?
K Cousins
England[email protected]
06/12/02
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Hi everybody, just thought I'd send you all a message via the FO guestbook, - here I am in Madeira having a lovely time, watching the sea, the sun and the palm trees, and all in the middle of December while you're all shivering!!
See you in good old Faringdon in due course, pip pip, Hil.
Almost forgot - the website works like lightning here in Madeira, its looking good!
Hil
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I'm looking for Janet "Bowles" with who I used to work in Francos with!
Could anyone tell her that Anna would like to get in touch with her.
Thank you
Anna
UK
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03/12/02
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THIS MESSAGE IS FOR JIM BROWN I DON"T KNOW ANY OTHER WAY OF CONTACTING HIM, HIS COUSIN VALERIE WOOD (NEE HUTT) IS MY MOTHER. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY GRANDMOTHER ( WHO WOULD BE JIMS AUNTIE), DORIS HUTT (NEE HAINES) BUTT WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS AS SHE WOULDN"T REALLY SAY ANYTHING ABOUT HER PAST ALL I KNOW IS THAT HER UNCLE BROUGHT HER UP AND THAT HE OR SOME OTHER RELATION OF HERS WAS KILLED ON A BRIDGE BY THE LEATHER BOTTLE PUB AT CHALLOW ? BY A HORSE THAT HE HAD PICKED UP FROM THE STATION THERE. UNFORTUNATLY MY NAN DIED IN 1999 SO I WOULD BE GREATFULL IF JIM (IF IT IS THE SAME JIM BROWN) OR ANYBODY THAT WOULD KNOW COULD HELP ME.
CLAIRE WAYMAN (NEE WOOD)
UK
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15/11/02
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Thank you for such and interesting and informative website. My mother and father (Gwen Large and Michael Liddiard) grew up in Faringdon. Would love to visit you all one day!
Angela Miller (nee Liddiard)
Tampa, Florida, USA
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06/11/02
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I was hoping someone might be able to help me get the new email address for the Bell Hotel. The current one listed is the email address for the people that use to owe the Hotel. I would appreciate it if anybody could check for an updated email address and get back to me.
Thanx in advance for any updated info.
Sincerely, George Simon
By the way I love your website
George Simon
USA
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03/11/02
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Hello Faringdon, I am writing to ask for a very big favour. Would someone in Faringdon please be good enough to help me with some information about an ancestor. I believe that there is a monument in the All Saints Church at Faringdon in memory of Cecily BULSTRODE/UNTON/KELLOWAY. BULSTRODE was the maiden name, UNTON and KELLOWAY were her married names. Her last marriage was to Robert KELLOWAY in about 1553. I would be very grateful if someone would have a look at the church and locate the monument, and let me know what the inscription says. Thank you,
Desley
Australia
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23/10/02
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What a great web site for this historic town. I am researching my family tree "Yates", anybody else researching it please email me.
Richard Yates
UK
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23/10/02
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G'Day from Australia, I used to work at Barclays Bank in Faringdon in 1967-9. I have happy memories of my workmates there. (I emigrated to Australia in '69. It's good to see Faringdon On-line Cooee!
Barry Cubitt
Australia
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28/09/02
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TO ALL MY OLD MATES IN THE SCHOOL,GOOD LUCK IN LIFE AND KEEP IT REAL.
STEPHEN COLL
IRELAND
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26/09/02
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Hello Kevin P. I was in your year at far. school 89-93. You probably wont remember me my name is Angharad Lovering (Ang) from Shriv. I used to be a bit weird and wore glasses and smoked fags and stuff. What r u doin now? I live in Wales and have a 2 year old half cast little girl called Daisy. I am a single mother, her dad lives in Swindon. After having a baby decided to come back 2 college and am studing law.I would love to get in touch with others form my year.E-mail me [email protected] you r alright.See ya.P.S.I have lost the glasses and am a babe now!!!!!
Angharad Lovering
South Wales
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18/09/02
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i have to thank the webmaster for his efforts to make a site like this i am from Nigeria thank guman for that matter
IGBO KWENU
NIGER
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A fantastic site! My great-grandfather Richard AYRES was born about 1847 in Shellingford, and educated in Faringdon. His parents were George AYRES and Elizabeth LOCKEY. According to information I have, George AYRES worked as a gamekeeper on the estate of a Captain BUTLER in the Faringdon area. In 1873 Richard AYRES married Ellen SMITH [dau.of John SMITH] and in 1880, with their two children Annie and Wilfred, they emigrated to New Zealand on the "Maraval". Richard AYRES was a lay preacher in the Methodist Church, and lived in Faringdon and Swindon. In NZ he worked as a Herblist and Botanical chemist, owning his own business, having learned about natural medicines and herbal remedies from his mother Elizabeth, nee LOCKEY. I believe he had siblings who also lived in the area. If you know anything about the people mentioned here, or think you may be related, I would really appreciate hearing from you.
Barbara Snook
New Zealand
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26/07/02
You have a great website. Having lived in Faringdon between 1960 and 1962, I am very interested in the growth of the town! I subscribed to the Folly newspaper, published by the Smiths, for several years, but the new owner has dropped my subscription. I would like to resume it, in order to continue to follow the town. Please tell me how to get in touch with the new publishers regarding a subscription. I live in Texas now, in the U.S. I appreciate your help.
USA
Joanna Sharp
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30/06/02
We know and love Faringdon and are sure that many residents will be glad to know about our Association, which is dedicated to preserving the true spirit of England, raising standards in all areas of English life and culture, opposing harmful and negative influences, and to creating a new English Renaissance. Membership is free to private individuals and families, and we welcome people of all ages, colours, social backgrounds, political and religious beliefs, who love England and its traditional values. We would love to help with starting a new Group in Faringdon!
With Good Wishes,
DAVID NEWMAN, DR. FRANCIS CONNOLLY, RICHARD FENTIMAN
ENGLAND'S FUTURE ASSOCIATION
QUEEN ANNE HOUSE WOODCOTE ROAD EPSOM, SURREY,KT18 7QS TEL: 01372-722243
ENGLAND
MAIN WEBSITE: http://beam.to/efmain
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20/06/2002
What a wonderful website. We moved to Faringdon, from London in 1958 when my late father became heamaster of the then Faringdon Secondary Modern School and thought we were moving to the back of beyond. I was disappointed that the Faringdon Town Youth Club was not included in the Historical section!!! If anyone remembers my mother, who taught at Faringdon Junior School (Mrs.Davies) she will celebrate her 90th birthday in July.
Sara Hollett
U.K.
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15/04/2002
Last year we put a note at the bottom of our entry for our Scout Group saying that we needed more leaders. Quite amazingly within three weeks we had an enquiry from someone offering their help. He is still with us now! What a great site this is.
Denise Pargeter
Faringdon
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15/04/2002
A very interesting and easy to use site. I believe my great-grandmother came from near here - Thrupp, Stanford in the Vale. (Jane Elizabeth Wicks)
Val Broxson
Australia
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02/04/2002
were you or your kids doing a play called the village? this is emma from faringdon please email me with your views.
emma darcy
faringdon uk
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15/01/2002
What a nice site! So pleased to see how active you all are. I used to attend Tollington School between 1960 and '65 (great times!) Miss the old place. Hello to anyone who remembers me (living in Devon nowadays with wife, Julie and 5 lovely kids!) - please feel free to contact me at [email protected] - Good luck and Happy Christmas to one and all!
Peter Spreadbury
England
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My family and I have just moved from Abingdon to Faringdon, so this site has been a wonderful help in finding out about the town; before and after the move. So far, we like Faringdon very much: it's friendly, has good amenities (not as quite as good as Abingdon, but that's to be expected(?) and great countryside around it. I'm sure we'll be very happy here.
Alun, Ann & Hannah Watkins
UK
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Really great site! I am finally getting around to dropping a note. My name is George Simon. Right now I live California, but back in '84/'85, I lived 2 doors down from the Folly pub while stationed there in the military. In December I'm going to be flying over for a week to see old friends; Allen, Andy and Trish, and whoever might still be around after all this time. I know that David and Stella Avenal are now departed and Evelyn Francis is with her family in Scotland since I left, though. I'm really looking forward to this trip. If anyone knows a young lady named Caroline, tell her I'd like to see her and say Hi. See ya then!
George Simon
USA
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20/10/2001
It was lovely to visit the village again after so many years living here in Oz. Brought back so many lovely memories thank you.
Sylvia Meade
Australia
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02/10/2001
This is a message of thanks to the people of Faringdon, just for being there... I am from Swindon, my wife from Los Angeles.
We landed in England on September 11 from San Francisco to start our holiday at a farm in Coleshill. Just hours later, news of the atrocities in the United States came though. For several days we were in a state of shock, despair, and helplessness.
On the Friday we were in Faringdon when we found out the 3-minute silence was about to take place. We spent this time in All Saints' Church and only then began to recover and regain the perspective that had been driven out by the horror of the attacks.
Life and hope, in the form of a tiny baby crying in the silence, indeed goes on. For the first time since the attacks, the dreadful images of crashing planes and falling buildings were taken away from our eyes and replaced with visions of a little new life crying out.
The vicar stopped my wife on the way out and kindly offered her condolences. The mother of the young baby tried to apologise, but we all said no, the baby's crying was perfect and just what we needed.
Then we found a tea shop on the corner where the normalities of daily life, talking to kind strangers over coffee, asking "mine host" about local points of interest, started to come back.
On the following Sunday we were leaving for Kent and stopped by the church again, intending to spend a couple of minutes in quiet contemplation, to find a service just beginning. Even though we are not churchgoers, didn't know where to sit, and most of all didn't know the prayers and hymns, we were made most welcome and felt much better for the experience.
Once again, thank you: Faringdon people were especially kind and Faringdon is now a special place to us. We will always have these memories.
Martin and Celeste
Martin Kershaw
USA
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27/09/2001
Hi I live in Faringdon and am deeply upset that my road or house does not appear on the town plan! It doesn't even show the school! I live in Leamington Drive and hope to see it on here in future! apart from this I really like the website it's a great idea
becca
England
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07/09/2001
Hi! It's a wet afternoon in Sydney...yes we do have them. I tripped over this website and have spent an enjoyable interlude remembering Faringdon where I lived from 1952 to 1966. Since that time, other than a brief stint back in Britain, I lived in New Zealand, the States(Detroit) and predominantly Australia. My best wishes to anyone who knows me from that era and regards to everyone associated with this site for an excellent production.
Andy Gebbie
Australia
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27/08/2001
WELL DONE!! Despite the negatives from some (moi?), you have fought and won through, and probably much the better for it. At least you are independant!
Mike Perks
Oxon
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26/06/2001
Hi! Can anyone help me locate the following public house which is connected with one of my ancestors. I was unable to spot it on my last trip to the town. I have a mention of it around 1901. Any help greatly appreciated. "The Gothic", Gloucester Street.
Francine Bailey
UK
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08/06/2001
Hello My name is Pia Di Silvio and my brother Carlo who is from Western Australia is in Faringdon with his fiancee Jo and family who live there, they will be getting married in February 2002 and I am so looking forward to visiting your beautiful historical town, this site is great and very informative. I say hello to everyone in Faringdon and especially the Porter family best wishes
Pia Di Silvio
Perth Western Australia
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06/06/2001
I've been to Faringdon several times to visit my sister Joyce in London Street, and it's great to be able to 'visit' occasionally on this website. It is the best layout I've encountered so far on the Internet, very informative. I'll be back!
Denise Tilbury
South Africa
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14/05/2001
Hello - I am trying to trace a 19th C ancestor who lived in Faringdon for much of his life We recently visited Faringdon and briefly met the vicar of the All Saint's who showed us that there was no record of my great-great- grandfather in the church burial records, and directed us to the Canada Lane cemetery.
We were unable to find his grave there but found some Butler graves, which may have been relatives of my g-g-grandfather's wife. My g-g-grandfather was Thomas Ruttledge, born ~1805 in Roscommon, Ireland, but moved to Faringdon ~1830, where he married Augusta Mary Hunt Butler. I believe he was a general practitioner in the town for the rest of his life. I believed he died ~1880. They had 10 children, of whom at least 3 qualified as doctors and 2 of these spent much of their lives in India.
Interestingly, one of the graves we found in the Canada Lane cemetery was of a Frederick Butler MRCS who was an almost exact contemporary of Thomas Ruttledge, and who's mother, according to genealogical records I have managed to obtain, was Mary Hunt. The same records indicate that a number of Thomas and Augusta's children were christened in the Marlborough Street Independent Chapel.
I would be grateful for any contacts or help
Hugh Ruttledge
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27/04/2001
Hello from Fort Worth, Texas.
Timothy J. Hiles
18/04/2001
> I lived in Faringdon in 1956,It is a nice place to be i lived at > Dunraven House and yes i remember mrs Alnut. I would love to see photos > of the gaslit streets and know who the yeowman was i remember the > shutters banging on the windows i would sleep under goosedown and > leave the windows open allnight my ex would call me a crazy english > woman.i was pregnant at the time and i would send my ex across the > street for fish and chips.I loved Farindon and i wish i never left but i > was young and foolish.Before i left some people in town bought an > english cottage tea set if anyone remembers thankyou.i was 21 1956, im > now 66.the teaset was stolen by someone in Paso Robles Calif .ive been > trying to talk my husband into coming back and running a bed and > breakfast when he retires.
Aileen Marie Vogel.
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18/04/2001
Hello to anyone that knows me. I'm hoping to be living in Faringdon from Summer 2001. Martin Smyth
England
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My name is Margaret Haddon (nee Rogers), I lived in Faringdon between 1951 and 1973. I attended Tollington school between '63 and '68. .I try to keep up to date with Faringdon news via The Folly so am particularly interested in this web site. I have an aunt still living at Barcote. I would be pleased to hear from anyone that knows me. I'm very impressed by the web site.
Margaret Haddon
England
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15/04/2001
just found this site out of curiosity.But as im here,i may aswell say helo to evrybody whow new me.. HELO kev p faringdon skool 89/93 p.s someone leave'us a message.
kev p
england
13/03/2001
At the moment I live and work in Reading - at the University. However , with my wife , I recently visited Faringdon for the first time to see if it might be a place to 'retire'. We both fell for the town and have now , tentatively , begun to look for a house. We are interested in buying an older property reasonably close to the town centre. Whilst we do that your web-site will be a regular port of call to find out more about the town. Thanks.
Peter Pettit
Earley , Berkshire
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11/03/01
I was thrilled to find this website, I feel I have made some small connection to the town where my family have lived for at least 400 years! Anyone with any connection to the Boucher family in Faringdon or anyone with information - please contact me, I would love to hear from you.
Francine Bailey
Beccles, Suffolk, UK.
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03/03/01
Great site. Learnt more about Faringdon and area via the site than we've managed to pick up in 20 years of living in both Faringdon and Lechlade area. Will visit regularly, especially as my husband and I may be leaving the area - need to touch base occasionally. Well done
Theresa & Ross Beachey
UK
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12/02/01
What an informative website. I grew up in Faringdon but sadly moved away in 1990 and only visit the town on rare occasions. I now live near Edinburgh in Scotland with my family. Hello to anyone who went to Faringdon School between 1983-1988. Perhaps a school reunion could be arranged.
Debbie McEwan (nee Humphries)
Scotland
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09/02/01
Just stopped by Finally. The site looks really interesting. Well done.
Robin Britton
Cornwall
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02/02/2001
Very impressive big web site for a sweet little town, Well done Jen and all
Andy Boston
Market Restaurant
30/01/2001
I lived in Faringdon for 4years my husband was in the us air force .WE lived in a house called Dunraven House on London street their was a bakery next door we would get fresh bread evry morning i would also go to the dairy for fresh butter yum,yum.I also loved living in Faringdon I now live in Shandon California I would much rather be their.Does anyone know anything about Dunraven House Also the townspeople bought me a teapot that looked like Dunraven house before i left one lady owned the small grocery store I would like to know her name and others who owned local stores.Ive never forgot Farringdon.
Aileen M.Vogel (was Baker)
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26/01/2001
I am from Earls Colne near Colchester, Essex and am trying to help solve my wife's family history riddle. Her late mother was Helen Jean Tombs, we now know that her mother was from the Faringdon area but apparently she gave birth to Helen Jean in Canada. The riddle is how did she get there and perhaps more important how did she get to be in Belvedere in Kent in 1920 when Helen Jean was 10 years old. The child was put into the care of a children's home in Croydon from where she was 'adopted' We would like to hear from any living TOMBS who would like to help us solve the riddle.
John Macey
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11/01/2001
Re: Faringdon Virtual Tour
I have just seen your virtual tour and map, as pointed out by someone on the Berkshire-L mailing list. I wondered if you would know who I could contact to find out ;
a) where WIndmill Lane used to be in 1841, and
b) what was the name of the public house/beer house that used to be there. (And of course, if it has been renamed and still exists)
My ancestor William Shilton was publican in 1841 in Windmill Lane and I would love to learn more.
Thank you.
Juliet Evans
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10/01/2001
Hi - I have just recently moved to Faringdon and love it ! I am looking for old photo's of London Street, particularly the upper (east) end towards the Folly pub. Can anyone help me find some ?!
Katie North
UK
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08/01/2001
Firstly , hello and Happy New Year to you all from New Zealand.Good to see news of my old town , the photo's are great bring back memories. Any likely hood of more photos of other parts of Faringdon ?? I used to live and go to school in Faringdon ,and prior to that i used to live in Little Coxwell , so it would also be nice to see a few photo's or news from there.I don't know if any of my old school mates are still around , if so it would be good to hear from them . Modern technology isn't it amazing .Keep up the good work.
John Fletcher
New Zealand
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29/12/2000
Hi there.... my name is Heather Simon. I live in Visalia, California (USA). I love the website!! I lived in the Faringdon area for a few months about 15 years ago with my (now-ex)husband George, in 1985. He was in the U.S. Air Force at the time. We loved it there and I would still like to go back for a visit. George got to know some of the local Faringdon residence before I came over and he introduced them to me. We were regulars at the Faringdon Folly. At the time, David Avenell was the owner of the Folly with his mother Stella. If they are still around, I would love to get a message to them that we think about them all of the time. Another person that was very special to us while we were there is Mrs. Eve Francis. She lived on Marborough St. in Faringdon. We used to call her "Mom" because she was like a mother to us while we were there. I have lost touch with these very special people and would like to hear how they are doing. If anyone can find out for me and Email me back, I would be very grateful.
Heather Simon.
United States of America
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29/12/2000
I was shocked when I logged on to your website and my screen went dark. I thought,Uh Oh, NOW what have I done. Then the music started and I realised, it was a night time photo! How lovely is that? Well done!
H.Murphy
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14/12/2000
I am a big strong girl, eighteen months old; ever so good natured, but jolly boisterous. I'd really like a playmate, with lots and lots of energy, and not afraid of rolling in the mud. If anyone out there is interested in walkies with me, contact me, and maybe we can come to an arrangement
Rosa
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14/12/00
by the way, Love the website, woof woof woof.faringdon.org
At last! I've conquered the technology, and now I know what all the fuss is about! Well done Hilary and Gene, brilliant stuff! Will be back in touch! Very many congratulations on such a success from Celia and the girls at Presentation.
Celia Morley
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06/12/2000
Good Site. I think it needs to also have more views from 12-18 year olds and sections with their news.
James Pargeter
Faringdon, UK
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06/12/2000
Great site.
We are thinking of starting a Faringdon Photographic Society in conjunction with our website, any one interested or is there already one? Keep up the good work.
Contact Carl at [email protected] if you're interested.
Carl Duringer
19/10/00
Visited web site for first time this evening - well done, it's excellent. As a trader in Faringdon it's great to see the town promoted in such and exciting and innovative way. All of us at Sandwich Phillers wish Faringdon.org all the best for your future developments!
Lesley Phillips
Sandwich Phillers, Faringdon
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Great site! I recently moved to Faringdon from Fernham, where my parents still live. My main interest is catching moths, and you can see some of the bugs that fly around this area by visiting the following website: http://www.geocities.com/ukmoth/index.html
Steve Nash
UK
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19/09/00
Marlborough greets the pioneers of an impressively worked on web site!
R T Sanderson
14/09/00
I think that this is an excellent web-site and will be even better when it is finished. I was born in Faringdon in a house overlooking the Town Hall and went to Faringdon Grammar School for Girls now no longer with us. Rachel Fletcher (nee Boffin)
Rachel Fletcher
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20/08/00
When I took a job in Oxfordshire last year I decided to move up from Surrey. I spent a few days travelling around to find the right place to settle and guess what?...when I drove into Faringdon I thought this is it!.A beautiful Old Market Town with lots of character.Not too noisy, not too quiet. I moved to Faringdon in November last year and think its a wonderful place. Of course, I've heard those who say it could do with more life and is not as bustling as it used to be ...its up to us as residents to improve it. Keep up the good work on the site. Its great to expose the value of Faringdon to the world as well as the local community.
David Reynolds
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28/07/00
Congratulations on producing such a great site. As a resident of Faringdon I'll use this to find out what's going on in the town. Good luck.
Eddie Williams
25/07/00
Great site. I agree with the comment that Faringdon has a great deal to offer - it's a great place to live. I've been here 25 years and brought up three children here, who attended Faringdon schools and are all doing well. Keep up the good work.
Roger Leitch
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12/07/00
I love living in Faringdon- it's got everything anybody needs plus more!! There are loads of friendly people and the shops sell everything that is needed. It's the best town for miles around!!!
Eleanor Morton
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09/07/00
What a great site. Our club has been using the oxlink.co.uk/faringdon/index to pass information around to students and parents to advertise our activities. What I like most as an ex-Faringdonian, (now living over the border in Cotswold district). Is it's Faringdon specific! "By the community for the community." I have requested our club particulars be added to the site and have made a few suggestions to enhance and develop the site further. Needless to say I'm a convert.
Peter Combes
Sensei and Chairman
Faringdon Judo Club
Tucker Park, Faringdon
30/06/00
Dear Hilary & Gene. Congratulations on your achievement, no mean feat! Keep up the good work and best wishes for the future. Best regards,
Mike Perks.
21/06/00
Very nice web site.....loved your dog.... Good luck, regards
Claire
Phoenix Electrical
21/06/00
What an excellent web site. Here are some links you may find useful to include: http://www.faringdondramatic.org.uk/ (which I have just started) http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/faringdonschool/ (something wrong with getting a CR here) http://www.oxlink.co.uk/faringdon/index.html http://witcombe.sbc.edu/earthmysteries/EMWhiteHorse.html
Ian Lee
20/06/00
We are Faringdon residents and after reading the article in The Folly we've just logged in, we think website is great. Very well done, more power to your mouse.
Patsy & David Turner
19/06/00
Well done Hillary and Gene
Pat Pinches
18/06/00
Bethia Thomas, a local resident, is currently ‘swimming the channel’. She is doing it for ASPIRE, a charity which works with people with spinal cord injuries to help them lead full and independent lives. She would really appreciate a donation - give at www.justgiving.com/bethiathomas, or, if you are passing the leisure centre, use the sponsorship form there, or leave any spare change in the bucket - every penny helps.
PLEASE GIVE GENEROUSLY!!!!
Bethia Thomas
UK
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05/12/07
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Hello! I am at faringdon community college and I mwant to find out what it was like when it was tollington school. Can you tell me(not by email but on this website)what it was like?
Thanks and I just want tosay Faringdon is okay at the moment and brill in the summer!
Jaz
oxfordshire
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27/11/07
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I have so many memories of Faringdon as i grew up here, now living in Canada, i often visit this website, I went to the infants school on canada lane, then the school near the railway lines, then of course off to Tollington, and i finished 6th form at the elms.... then my first job from finishing school was Ross Foods on Park Rd Industrial estate, right besides Splash, i guess those are no longer there, i also did a paper round for the Busby;s then taken over by the miserable Marments!!!
i used to love getting sweets at Mrs Alnutts ...and going to the Bargain Centre to see what good cheap stuff i could buy, and i bought my very first record at the electronics shop Larkins...oooh the memories, walking the dog across to tuckers park, i could go on and on.... but well i miss my old homestead, you never appreciate it til its gone.... so be proud you Faringdonians....
Beverly Morrison (nee Shepherd)
Canada
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21/11/07
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I was born here, but have lived my life in the United States. Upon returning for a visit, I stopped in the community information shop. The helpful person there wanted to know why I was interested. When I told her I was born here, she replied that I had been away quite a long time, but welcome back! I have come back several times with my children, and hope to return several more times!
Caren Betz
United States
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18/11/07
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Hi, I am researching my grandfathers family tree, his family name was Bowler and they came from farringdon in the 1800's.
If anyone is descended from Matthew Bowler who was descended from Matthew Bowler and Elizabeth Morse, I would love to hear from you.
Keryn Halliday
Australia
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13/11/07
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Hi does anyone remember the good old days 1970s.
I AM NOW LIVING IN THE MIDLANDS WORKING AS AN ART TEACHER AND HAVE MY OWN PLACE. I do lots of walking and climbing and am offten traveling abroud to get big mountain fixes.
Tollington was my school untill i moved to Oxford. \love to here from anyone who remembers me
Caroline Bennett
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01/11/07
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I have had so much pleasure,and wonderful memories,having found your web site.
Many years ago, 1959 to be exact I lived with my sister and her husband ,Mr & Mrs Gerald Kirby, his parents owned the old work house at the top of Marlborough Gardens,which were turned into apartments,for the familys of American GIs.
Farringdon was a big part of my life,met the first love of my life there,and to this day I think about him .I worked down at the dairy,delivering milk,at four in the morning,it was a different way of life back then,But I for one would not change one part of my life there.
Thank you so very much for ,putting a smile on my face,as i took your tour of the Folly,Ken and I did that trip many times.please keep the web going ,as I will be back in here Yours Truly,
Janet Verlander{Etherington}
13/10/07
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Just found this site by search engines, as Im looking for anyone related to Curtis (surname) of this area
donna curtis
Berkshire
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12/10/07
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Can you tell me please whether there was an Army Camp in Faringdon, probably during WW2. I have some reference to the camp with Butts in it's name.
Any help would be appreciated.
Sylvia Kendrick
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07/09/07
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We are a family of three children - all under 4.
Can you recommend any family friendly attractions and activities to do over the bank holiday weekend?
Can you also recommend any family pubs. We are happy to drive out of the area
Katie Nicholls
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9/8/07
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What a lovely site! my parents live in faringdon my mum is called Barbara moore maiden names is lovegrove her parents were called rupert and enid lovegrove
i was wondering does anyone have any photos to remember them by as they dont have many
kind regards
barbara's daughter Tina xx
miss Tina Jones
northants
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040807
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Can you help I am trying to find someone for my sister Caroline Bennett she would like to find Tracey Hunter
Thank You
J Bennett
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24/07/07
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Hiya anyone remember me? I care gave in your lovely town way back inthe summer of 98 used to hang out at the local the swan on park road when sharon and nigel had the place awesome times were had
cheers for the memories folks would dearly love to return.
Raewyn Roiri
nz
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23/07/07
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Both my parents had Faringdon connections (although I grew up in Coventry) - my father was David Carter (I know little about his family) and my mother was Eileen Jones, whose maternal relatives were the Lees.
She was a cousin of Derek Fish, whose mother, Nancy, was my great-aunt and a favourite of mine. We shared a love of music - I remember sightreading through her piano music when I visited in the summers.
I am currently a professor at the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada.
Angela Ward
Canada
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10/07/07
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Hello! My name is Mark Grummitt and I currently live in Texas,USA. I am looking for an old friend who I wish very much to get in contact with again. His name is Richard Pargetor and we grew up together.
If there is anyone who may have any information on where I may get in touch with him, please email me. Thank You!
Mark Grummitt
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09/07/07
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I went to Tollington School from 1969-74.
I was looking up the old school on Google earth and was surprised by how many extra buildings the old place now has.
Of course in my day Tollington was a secondary modern school. My dyslexia meant that i missed out on attending K.A. at Wantage which was one of the best schools in the country back then. Despite being under funded Tollington still managed to provide a pretty good education. Thankfully these days the old school is a comprehensive and so funding is I suppose less of an issue.
We were the first of the R.O.S.L.A. children and that defines my year better than any other single factor. I was in Barrington house. I would love to hear from any other people from my year or for than matter any year that remembers me.
Did you know that Tollington was the first school in Oxfordshire to have a computer terminal, it was a great beast of a machine that connected to the R.M.C.S. and in that respect I am grateful to the school as we were one of the very first groups of Children in England to have a decent Computer Science course.
Of the Teachers I remember and am most grateful to Mrs Jones (nee Evens) who encouraged me to write despite my word blindness a really good teacher who I admit I had a massive crush on.
Ross Warren
England
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06/06/07
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Hello I am a former Faringdonian...i was raised here til i moved to Canada in 1986, lived in Marlborough Gardens all that time, my Parents still live there, many fond memories of walking my dog over tuckers park, worked at Ross Foods on the Park Rd Industrial estate, went to Faringdon school or Tollington as it was known there, my name back then was Beverly Shepherd, hi to anyone who remembers me,
Beverly Morrison
Canada
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04/07/07
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I am researching my family history, and believe that there may be a link to Mrs Dixey, who along with her husband ran a small general store in Ferndale Street Faringdon next to the old Workhouse, which had been converted to flats.
I do not know this for sure, but any information regarding Mr and Mrs Dixey would be gratefully received. (Mrs. Dixey was known to me as Aunty Vi, although she was not an Aunt, but could have been a great Aunt)
Lynda Newman
England
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16/06/07
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My family and I (I sound like the Queen!) have been here since 1996. We moved here from just outside Glasgow and I suppose we are here to stay now!
I love the fact Faringdon has so much history and character, and characters living here. Very much an alive little town.
Really informative website, by the way, and very easy to navigate.
Well done, girls.
Fiona Merrick
Faringdon, England
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05/06/07
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Hi , I am looking for descendants of Charles William Henry Stevenson born Bishopstone 1885 who had a brother Ernest born 1887.
Charles is listed as living at Carswell marsh farm cottages in the 1901 census. Does the farm still exist?
Thankyou
Don Stevenson (formerly of Watchfield)
England
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24/05/07
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Hello, have just moved back to faringdon after moving away ten years ago and a years travelling. I am planning to stay around for as long as it takes to get enough money together to travel throughout europe and russia. so if anyone fancies catching up please get in contact
Donna Higgs
U.K (longcot)
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24/04/07
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Can anyone tell me where Ken Amor is.His family had a farm near the old Police Station,it was up past where they sold the cattle if I am not mistaken.
stuart pearce
Australia
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06/04/07
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Hi, We are hoping to move into the area and are paticularly interested in Uffington area.
Do any of you know if there are any areas of Uffington which are less desirable than others? Any info would be very gratefully received.
Joanne Harris
UK
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03/04/07
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I am researching my family history and have come across one ancestor, Evelyn NELMES who moved to Faringdon, Duke of Wellington Inn about 1900. She married the landlord, John WARMAN in 1908 and when he died, she married Thomas RIXON. Are there any records/old photos of the Inn?
Please can you advise on how I could further my research
Daniel Nelmes
Gloucester
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29/03/07
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Wonderful website. Loads on it - full of really useful items. My parents are thinking of moving to the Wantage area from Lincoln - we've had a look at this website and they would now like to look in the Faringdon area.
Only comment is - couldn't find parking information easily - with locations and rates of parking.
Alyson Lucas
Grove
16/03/07
Try this link - hope it's useful
http://www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk/transport_and_streets/parking/DetailPage-7538.asp
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Hello.
My name is Cyril Chapman & I am looking back to the 1940-46 period when I had many Friends both local and evacues ,in paricular George Smith (local and Gordon Ashfield both to my sorrow deceased )and Peter Walls & Gordon Perry (London) Both of Whom I met Briefly in Egypt,
I have been away from Faringdon for many years but would love to hear from anyone who remembers me
Cyril Chapman
Northampon
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16/-3/07
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Hello, I am Butch Francis, a descendant of Margaret Hall a past long-time resident of Faringdon and I am in search of historical records of my grandmother and any of her relatives including husband which may be available.
Perhaps you could give me some directions as to how to proceed getting this information.
I would be grateful for any assistance. Thank you.
Butch Francis
Canada
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15/03/07
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Dear Faringdon-online
Can you assist me please? I am a picture searcher based at the Open University and have to clear rights to reproduce a page of a manuscript which is credited to the collection of Lord Berners.
I now know from reading your very useful site that the estate now belongs to his heir's only granddaughter. However I don't know her name or contact details. If I had a name I could presumably get contact details from Debretts.
Can you provide any further information, please.
Thank you
Audrey Linkman
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14/3/07
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Hello, I am a resident of Dundas Court in Faringdon (The old Health centre) and would like a picture of the building before it was converted. I have seen pictures in the new health centre and wondered where I could purchase one from.
If any one can help, I would be very grateful.
Thank you
Alice Teasdale
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14/3/07
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Am still looking for possible information on J. Barnard who was possibly amateur artist in the area in 1960's or 70's. Have just realized my previous request contained wrong email address. Apolgies if you have replied and ask that you try again.
Malcolm Butler
England
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21/02/07
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Fantastic website, and seing the view from The Folly brought back lots of wonderful childhood memories. My Grandparents lived in Coach Lane opposite the Police Station. Many happy hours pondering what to buy at the shop down the lane, owned by the Blissetts.
I was good friends with a couple of children who lived next door to Ashenden back in the 60's. Cant remember their names, unfortunately.
Hoping to visit remaining relatives in the town soon (Hi Polly and Sid!)
Norman Bass
England
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10/02/07
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Hello,
I shall remember Faringdon for all the wrong reasons... At about 4.30am, 16th January, just outside the village of Clanfield I foolishly stopped my car to pick up a hitchiker. As soon as he got to my car, another appeared from nowhere and got in the back seat.
They wanted to go to Faringdon. As luck would have it I was headed there en route to Southampton. They claimed to have walked from Oxford and had been on foot since 11.30pm.
These two young men were about 17-20 years old. One, black hair, about 5'8", distinctive gap on eyebrow, possibly youngest of the two, sat in the passengers seat. The other taller possibly a little older, fair hair, quiet, too quiet, didn't say a word, in the back seat. Both dressed in 'generic' attire.
Dropped them off near a pub (The Ship, I think) since that was close to where one of them lived, with mum.
The fair-headed one got out the car too quickly and just as they got out of sight seconds later I realised what he'd done and discovered the theft. So, what I'd like to say is... I am so glad I was able to save you another 4 or 5 miles walk.
Thank you for briefly depriving me of my tobacco tin, sorry I didn't leave any papers in there for you, or the lighter. You missed the mobile phone though, the wallet as well! Sloppy work! Such cynicism cannot go unrewarded.
So, I shall fondly remember you both for being the last ever hitchikers I stop to pick up, I'll think of you every time I see someone, someone probably more deserving than you, hoping for a lift. Faringdon's best?
Derek Haselden
UK
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16/01/07
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does anybody know barrie born 8-august 1943 was later adopted so his name may not be barrie any more any one with this birth date who was adopted
A.Votier
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11/01/07
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My name is Ian Fowler, i live in Uffington. my dads name is frank, he drove coaches and took kids from southampton street primary school to the lake district back in the early 70's.
i can remember cine 8 films being made of these trips. does anyone know of any where abouts of these films. as my son was born after my dad had died, it would be nice for him to see his grandad in some of these old films.
Ian Fowler
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Hi all, I was wondering if you colud help me. I used to be friends with a girl called Chloe Penman back when i was at faringdon infant school. This was back in the early 1990s. Her mum was Babra Penman and used to be a dinner lady at faringdon community college when i was there between 1998-2003. I would like to get in touch with her as I havent seen her for well 13/14/15 years.
Any infomation would be great. Many thanks
Matthew Berry
UK
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30/12/06
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Its about time for an update I am still looking for the hunt family from longcot moved to summertown Oxford Like all things in life lost touch...
J Bennett
UK
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13/12/06
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I LOVE THIS PAGE KEEP THE GOOD WORK "SAID EZEIGBO"
EZEIGBO
BININ
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22/11/06
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Hello
I am Doreen Ellen Stephenson late of Southampton Street Faringdon 1926 - 1939. Sister of Ken, Troy(deceased), Stan (deceased), Dorcas, Ron and Frank(deceased)and Raymond. I went to Southampton Street school - and my teacher was Ms Shillito (Head Taecher) Faringdon Girls School in 1938. Any information about the life of my mother Lizzie Maria Stephenson(nee Haynes) would be appreciated. She was also married to Raymond Smith an Army groom.
I am wrting the family history and a lot of early information is missing..
Mrs D Tully
UK
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18/11/06
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I found your site excellent. I am reseaching my family from farringdon In the 1800s. The parents names are Robert Walker and Sophia Walker maiden name unknown any help will be very nice, thank you.
John Walker
bucks
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20/10/06
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Is there a secondary school in Faringdon now? Once upon a time I was a French assitant at the Grammar school for girls in 1971... Florence des Noyers
florence baudron
france
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18/10/06
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Looking for information on J Barnard who may have been a local amateur artist in 1960's or 1970's. I discovered a couple of this persons pictures in a cupboard when clearing Dad's house for sale recently
Malcolm Butler
Faringdon [email protected]
03/10/09
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Trying to find a dear friend who went to school in faringdon sec school in the sixties whos name is jean hunt anyone who knows of her whereabouts can you please contact me my name was patricia ebsworth lived at malborough gardens faringdon we used to have great fun playing truant or any body can recall time who was in mr scott class or snowball class Mr Williams (twitchie)
Patricia Holdway
Wiltshire
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emily
oxford
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25/09/06
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Would it be possible to let me know the names of the childrens homes in your area or very close to it please.
I am very interested in the ones that were run in the 1940's thankyou
Judith Brown, Blackpool
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23/09/06
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Hi, What a great website this is, a great read.
Would love to hear from anyone who knows of the DEAN family living in Faringdon in the late 1800s c. I think my nan Alice Drew born 1801 (according to national census records - but awaiting confirmation from a birth certificate I have ordered) was born in Farringdon, unsure of her parents names.
If anyone has a information on the Deans this would be greatly received. With thanks
Dean Drew
England
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15/09/06
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G'Day from Trunkey Creek, Australia.
I used to work at Barclays Bank in Faringdon in 1967-9. I have happy memories of my workmates there. I used to eat lunches at a B&B or boarding house run by a Mrs Nicholls. (Her daughter also worked in the Bank). I can remember many a late night in winter waiting in the Market square for my bus home to Swindon cos I'd missed my usual bus, - a cold and lonely place after dark.
I emigrated to Australia in '69. Love to hear from anyone who might remember me.
It's good to see Faringdon On-line Cooee! By the way, in my village (Trunkey Creek, population 50) we really DO have Kangaroos and wombats wandering in the main street!
Barry Cubitt
Australia
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20/07/06
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Does any one remember the small grocery/sweet shop next to the old workhouse flats? I am trying to find out information regarding the lady who worked there, I knew her as Aunty Vi, but my grandparents referred to her as Vi Franklin. My grandfathers mother was Emily Franklin and I would love to know if there was a family connection, To date I have been unable to find any link. I believe Aunty Vi had a daughter, would love to hear from anyone with any info.
Lynda Newman
England
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19/07/06
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Great website - im looking for any information about Arthur George Yates born lower uffington,uffington,faringdon.he was born oct 1901 and left the uffington school in 1913. any info or pics of him or his family would be great!!
Tammy Hallett
England
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06/08/06
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I am researching my husband's family tree and his Great Grandmother was Annie Maria Davis born 1849 Faringdon, Berkshire. I have found a suitable candidate on the 1851 census with parents John and Elizabeth Davis living at Habble Cottages, Faringdon. Does anyone have any information regarding this family? I would be grateful for any help you could give me.
Wendy Pusey
England
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26/06/06
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I am researching my family history and one branch, the Titcombes, seem to have come from the Faringdon area. My great grandfather, Luke Titcombe, was born in Uffington in the vicinity of White Horse Hill. He and all his descendents seem to have lived in North London but I was very interested to see the sort of area they came from. Enjoyed the 'virtual tour' of Faringdon and found the section on the 'White Horse' v interesting. Intend to visit when time! Many thanks.
Sarah Nicholls
England
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18/06/06
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Hallo Faringdon. Am looking for Michael Bishop who was a watchmender in Faringdon. He lived in Marlborough Gardens. Anyone with information on Michael please let VIRGO's friend know at [email protected].
Gill Worrall
England
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13/06/06
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If you would like a copy of the FARINGDON TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB Centenary Book, which has over 150 pages of press cuttings, pictures and articles celebrating our 100th Birthday, then send a cheque or postal order for £10.50 (incl p&p) made payable to Faringdon Town Football Club to Martin Harries, 47 Town End Road, Faringdon, Oxon, SN7 7UW (Please allow 10-14 days for delivery)
Martin Harries
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13/06/06
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Faringdon is great to read about, and write also. MOONDUST,the book, is finished ,so why not take a look at the thriller featuring Faringdon right from the start: http://www.footstepstooxford.co.uk/the_trophy_room.html
also: http://linktiles.com?tile=641 if you fancy joining 'Faringdon Writers' and meeting up at the Arts Festival in July. Cleveland W. Gibson(author)
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England
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28/05/06
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Trying to find the Walker family, Robert&Sophia about 1800
Please help if possible Many thanks
JohnWalker
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24/05/06
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Dear Sam Wood Just read your comments from 3 years ago. (Sorry for delay!) I don't recognise your name, but I am sure it will come to me.........
Regards Gary
Gary Church
UK
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20/05/06
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I,m searching for Tracey Hunter, Terry McNally, who have a daughter Keren, last saw them in Faringdon 20 years ago!! Hope someone can help. Thankyou
Serena Grimaldi
Wales uk
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19/05/06
You Jane, me Tarzan!! This message is for Jane Reynolds (now Zeuschner) - or anyone else for that matter - who has more information about Thomas Reynolds, born in Faringdon to a family of brewers and who later moved to Burford and bought the brewery there. Like Jane, who wrote to this guestbook in March (see entries below) I am a decendant of TR. If you are there Jane, I have tried the email given but no response (still, Australia is a long way away !!!).
Anyway info from anyone would be very welcome as i have been asked to pull together a family history.
Thanks in advance ... Richard Meredith ( W: www.mercurybooks.co.uk )
richard meredith
uk
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02/05/06
WHAT A GREAT SITE.
IF YOU WENT TO TOLLINGTON SCHOOL AND LEFT IN 1976 PLEASE GET IN TOUCH FOR A POSSIBLE SECOND SCHOOL REUION LATER THIS YEAR.
MICHAEL BRYANT
ENGLAND
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18/14/06
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Hello: I was stationed at RAF Station Shellingford in the US Air Force in Stanford in the Vale during 1956-57. We all loved Faringdon so much and went to the Saturday night dances in the Corn Exchange. Many lovely memories.
We are having a 50th reunion of the guys this year (June) in Las Vegas NV USA and we are seeking any contacts from the base that you may know about. Names, middle initials, city or state, etc. anything that would help us search for more Air force or Army guys during that period. Any help would be appreciated.
Ray O' Connor
USA
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21/03/06
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Can anyone tell me which pub in Faringdon was called The Bull. It was once owned by Thomas Reynolds and the George Garne family. I am a decendant of Thomas Reynolds and live in Australia.
Jane Reynolds Zeuschner
Australia
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10/03/06
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Hello Faringdon, I am a decendant of Thomas Reynolds. Reynolds who we believe was born in Faringdon in 1799. He was a brewer in Faringdon before he moved to Burford in 1850 and bought the Burford Brewery and lived until his death at Highview, on the Oxford Road. I live in Australia and you can contact me at [email protected]. We have numerous photos of Thomas whilst in Burford and also of other family decendants. Would love to hear from anyone who has information. Thank you.
Jane Reynolds Zeuschner
Australia
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10/03/06
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LESLIE MEATHERINGHAM. I have just found your message. i shall email you today but incase this is not your email address any more please email me. I need to hear from you as i have no idea how my family are. I hate that we lost touch.
Samantha Wood
Newcastle Upon Tyne
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10/03/06
Hello Faringdon; Just visited your website and enjoyed it. I lived in Faringdon as a boy from 1967 - 1974. Attended King Alfred's Grammar School in Wantage. Left at 14 and had not been back until 2004 when i visited with my wife and 2 kids. Loads of changes but a lot looked the same.
Anyone remembering David Armstrong now 45 I would love to get in touch.
If anyone can tell me if the M. Pill amd M. Demain on the Faringdon Town Football Club are Micky and Malcolm I would love to know.
David Armstrong -
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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25/02/06
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Handy-Man...... Keven!
Just wanted to let you all know that i am still doing Diy in and around faringdon,
If you need a job doing then please email me.
Mean while take a look at my site..?
www.kevzone.co.uk
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A message to SAM WOOD, I have just seen your entries into the guestbook, My name is Leslie Meatheringham, and if im right in thinking you could well be my cousin??
Please get in contact with me.
Leslie Meatheringham
UK
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26/01/06
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I was just wondering, having driven past Faringdon on the A420 twice this weekend, is the strange colour-changing light that can be seen at night from the road located on top of the Faringdon Folly?
Thanks for any info!
Niall Oswald
UK
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23/01/06
Wow I'm impressed what a wonderful site!
If any body knows me/remembers me please get in touch I would love to here from you!
My parents still live in faringdon, I expect my dad (Sid) is still helping to keep the bar proped up at the swan!
Donna L Steiner( Jackson)
S.C U.S.A.
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20/01/06
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Searching for any known info on the SALMON families that have lived in Farringdon since early 1800's. Are there any descendents still living there.
Margaret Salmon
Australia
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11/01/06
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Hello Faringdon! I'm a PYE and am trying to find any links I can to the PYEs of Faringdon. My PYEs are rooted in Burbage, Wiltshire just 30 miles or so from Faringdon so I'm hoping that someone has some information to link the two branches of the family together. I'd love to hear any information that you might have that can help.
Happy 2006 to you all!
Nick Pye
Norfolk, UK
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06/01/06
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Christmas greetings to all those left to celebrate, who grew up in Faringdon between 1932 and 1960. It would be good to hear from you. Ex-Alfredians, Faringdon Youth Club (Stanford Road) and the eager cinema goers at The Regent should remember.
Vernon Hale
Wales
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15/12/05
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I'm moving to Faringdon this weekend and am looking forward to it very much! I'm originally from Sussex, but did spend three years living near Kingston Bagpuise, before spending this year in Beaconsfield. I am taking up the post of Scheme Manager at Eastfield Court. I hope that my work there will not prevent me from getting involved in town life. By the looks of this site, there is plenty going on!
Mike Swan
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15/12/05
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Hi, my name is Brendon Moore and my family are the Lovegroves... My Grandfather, Rupert Lovegrove, was a central person of the community and was a respected darts player... My Grandmother, Enid, moved out to Yeovil but I believe has since returned... If anyone reading this knows of her do please pass on my deepest love and affection. I also believe my mother and Father - and a few siblings - also live in the Faringdon area; please also tell my brother, Barry, I still have the picture he drew for me when I left.. He'll know what you mean... Thank you kindly for giving me this chance to spread my love, Kindest Regards,
Brendon Moore
Nova Scotia
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12/12/2005
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Warm GREETINGS to you all,I was born in Faringdon 9/12/1956 Bris Norton Air base my Dad was Hershel Stanley Pitts,I will be coming back to England for the first time [since I left in 1958] to celebrate my 50th B.day does anyone remember my Dad? I can barely wait to see Faringdon through the eyes of an adult...Does anyone remember Margaret Devitt?Thanx for any info.
carolene
united states
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08/11/05
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Congratulations to my great grandma Bertha Chapman. Who is 100 on 31st of October. We had a really good party on saturday at Ferngrove and would like to thank everyone who attended. We wish Bertha many more happy and Healthy Years!! I expect a lot of Faringdon People will remember her and my GrandMother Sabina (Binnie) Edmunds,is there anyone who remembers her??!!
Matthew Reynolds
UK
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30/10/05
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From Dave Goddard, Re Edgington Family, I have had contact from my Great Cousin Brenda, and I would like to thank all of you, who helped in my Quest,THANK YOU. I am sorry I can't email each person, new computer and have lost a lot of addresses.
Dave Goddard
27/10/05
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greetings from canada, my fathers family were all born in the brize norton area in the late 1800s. have been researching them.my father hampton charles avery came to canada in 1926 to work on a farm and has no idea where the rest of his family is. he died in 1997 at napanee ontario canada. his father john henry avery born brize norton 1859 mother emily maiden name large born 1867 horton gloucestershire.
looking to find cemeterys in the area where they may be buried.
any ideas appreciated.
bruce avery son of hampton charles avery 1908-1997
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24/10/05
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hello my name is Mat Jackson,i used to be the assistant manager of the red lion back in 1997 just after Mick and deidre left and then moved to the old crown coaching inn.
i made many friends in faringdon including Fuzz, colin scrivens, jan, all my girls on the darts team(yes'am!) the aunt sally team,bob and the infamous Ste larkin. Ste was a very good friend who i have not heard or seen since i left faringdon. i'll never forget his first words to me "oos ol' boy you be then?".
i would love to hear from anyone in faringdon as i plan to bring my new family down soon to show them them what a beautiful place you all live in. if you or anyone could get word to ste or anyone else i have mentioned please tell them i said hello. i look forward to hearing from somebody soon.
mat jackson
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22/10/05
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Great Site. My name is Brian Jackson, I went to Barcote Manor School back in the late 60's. went by "Tom" in those days, was one of a few "yanks" attending Barcote Manor.
Am looking for anyone who might remember me or was there in the mid to late 60's.
Also looking for any pictures of the interior. Peace
Brian Jackson
USA
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20/10/05
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I am researching my family tree, and I know that my maternal grandmothers family lived in Farringdon, I am hoping that someone reading this can give me some information on them.Their name was Edgington, Mary, Liz, Arthur, Bill were some of my Great aunts and uncles. I know that my aunt Mary worked in a local pub,(maybe called coach and horses, in London street). I beleive Arthur lived in London street and had a daughter called Brenda. This would have been around 1940's-1950's. I know that Mary lived on the outskirts of Farringdon, in .......Crescent? and passed away early 1990s? If anyone has any information I would be very pleased to hear from them, David Goddard
David Goddard
Merseyside
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26/09/05
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Old friends from Longcot: Peter Hunt, Paul Hunt, Chirs Hunt, Jane Hunt all lived at Ivy Farm House, Longcot.
J Bennett
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08/09/05
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Message to Jazz Queens pub coxwell st. did try to send an e-mail but was retuned I have lots of info on old friends. hope the sax playing got better mate...you may remember Jayne Marshal who used to live next door to the pub
J Bennett
Uk
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08/09/05
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What a wonderful web site. How much we love Faringdon. I was stationed with the US Air Force at RAF Station Shellingford in Stanford In the Vale 1955-57. We went to Farindgon weekly to the dances at the "Exchange". Faringdon has always been "special" in our hearts and we visited it regularly when in the UK. I have organized a 50th reunion of us "yanks" in Atlantic City, NJ and we are trying to get updated information on our friends and associates from that time period. We are starting from "scratch" since we have not communicated over the years. I will be in Faringdon very soon. Any informtion on the whereabouts or on how life has treated June Whittle, Irish Simpson, Patricia Richens, Jill Hayes, Barbara Allen, or Joan Meldony? Anyone in Faringdon pubs, etc. still around during the 1955-58 time period? Thanks for any update.
Ray O' Connor
USA
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05/09/05
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Hi, i wrote from Spain. I'm searching the burial location of writer Arturo Barea. He was forced to exile during Spanish Civil War and become british citizen. I know that he moved to Faringdon. If you can provide me some information, i'm very grateful. Thanks and best wishes from Valencia, Spain. José Luis Bernabé.
Jose Luis Bernabé
Valencia, Spain
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22/08/05
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I fell in love in this village. I was there attending a lovely wedding in July...
Nice atmosthere
greetings from
Annelie Gothenburg
Sweden
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13/08/05
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My wifes family originated from around Faringdon, Longcot and Shrivenhm. We are trying to research the family history and have been trying to obtain a copy of a booklet entitled: "Longcot, a Village in the Vale" by Guy Richards and Shirley Dalton-Morris. Should anyone have a copy they do not need or would part with, I would gladly purchase it. Please contact,
R E Gardner
Hampshire
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10/08/05
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Hi I am looking for information on a man named Charles Lapworth born 1842 Faringdon; who lived on Lower Newton Farm, Buckland Marsh, Carswell in 1861. Any information would be great. Many thanks
Carol
Cheshire
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01/07/05
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Can anyone reading this help me locate a photograph featured in the book 'Changing faces of Faringdon' the first edition. The photograph is on page 81 at the top of the page entitled 1920 Infants School Lechlade Road. One of the children is my dad (George Rogers) and I could be looking at a photograph of my grandson, the resemblance is amazing.
Many thanks.
Margaret Haddon
England
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29/06/05
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From this web page, I understand that the History Society has transcribed the Parish Registers of Faringdon. Is it possible to contact a member of this Society via email? My great great grandfather, Richard Merchant,was born in Faringdon in the early 1800's so I would be interested in their work. Thank you for your assistance.
Donalyn Mikulich
Colorado
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24/06/05
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I am trying to find any information on my great grandmother Ellen Robins formerly Love. She married George Robins and lived in Coxwell Street Faringdon. In May 1882 my grandmother Clara was born there, I believe she also had another daughter named Ada. Any information at all on the Robins or Love families would be very much appreciated. Erica Tierney
Leicestershire
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17/06/05
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Please can you tell me if there is a way to forward this message to the Faringdon History Society by e-mail? I am the great-grandaughter of a Buscot girl (Mary Clark) who, in 1879, at the age of 22, married a young man from Colchester, Essex, where she then lived out the rest of her life. According to her Birth and Marriage Certificates, Mary's father's name was James Clark, a Coal Merchant. Her mother was named Harriet nee Ryman. Presuming that James Clark's business was located in Buscot (at least at the time of Mary's birth in 1857), is there any way that I can find out more about him and his family? For example, what was their address in Buscot, did they have other children, when was James born, where was he living when Mary was married in 1879, when did James die, etc. I live in Vancouver, Canada, so researching these things is not so easy from here! With many thanks!
Erica M. Westley
Canada
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16/06/05
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Hello folks, I joined the Berkshire Constabulary in 1964 and at the end of my initial training was posted to the town. There followed seven years of beer, football and darts. My first Sgt was Fred Butler, still alive and kicking in Great Coxwell. Now living near Elgin in North East Scotland, I am still well in touch with many old friends from those early days. One person I would like to find is John Davis, one time special constable,if anyone could oblige. I was lucky enough to get a copy of the Virtual tour of Faringdon which is fascinating. One other person living up here is Ted Archer, son of Topper Archer from Coxwell Street. He left many years ago. Does anyone remember him? Ah happy days, when the Folly Inn was the police canteen.
Dave Parsons
Scotland
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03/06/05
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Gday Faringdon,love the site brings back memories.Iwas born in Faringdon in 1942 my name is Stuart Pearce.Live in Marlborough Gardens untill I joined the Navy in 1958.If anyone remembers me would love to hear from you ,I live in Australia now since 1971 my sister still lives in dear old faringdon.
Stuart Pearce
Australia
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26/05/05
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Just to say how much I enjoyed my visit to Faringdon the other week when I was telling stories at MADD MAY FEST. Faringdon is a beautiful town and you are nice people. Alan Whittaker aka The Wizardmarra
Alan Whittaker
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11/05/05
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I lived with family in Port Way during a hard period of studies at Cranfield University/RMCS. However we could enjoy in gorgeous Faringdon a really nice place where we wish to be again, not only because its beauty houses and landscapes mainly because its people. This is written by somebody who with the whole family miss you all. Many thanks for your Community Centre, Churches, Pubs, Budgen super, police staff, schools, ... all of you dearest people of Faringdon God Bless you all. Adolfo VERA, Carolina and Children: Catalina, Josefina & Adolfito from Santiago de CHILE
Adolfo VERA
CHILE
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14/04/05
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I am a female, 30 something year old nurse, just moved to Faringdon, would like to start wheezing/running in order to take part in the Race for Life - any other women interested? Please email me!
Alison Avery
England
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06/04/05
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Hello all, I decided to write some words, just to tell you how proud you should be to live in such place. I went to your lovely village two years ago on hollidays, and I felt that, if I could, I would live there forever.
Maria
Portugal
31/03/05
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Hello, Trying to find some information out about my great Grandad Joseph Webb whom lived at Block Green in 1920, he lived with a Florence Lewis who we think he married at some point,not sure when, they also had a daughter patience is possibly her name, any information however small would be graet help in our research of our family history. Regards Nicky
Nicky Coughlan
Engaland
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29/03/05
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Hi, My name is Jacky Woodley, [nee Turner]. I lived in Faringdon from 1944 until l961 when I married a Bampton lad and moved to Bampton. I lived in Goodlake Avenue. Iwent to Faringdon sec. modern in Southampton St. until 1958. If there is anyone there who remembers me please get in touch.
Jacky Woodley
Oxfordshire
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03/03/05
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I am interested to hear from anyone who may know the family residing at Stanford Place, near Farringdon, Berkshire, from 1900 to 1910, and if there is any family connection today. Kind Regards, Matt Cuthbert. (Great Grandson of Sofia Morrisey, Stanford Place R.D. c1908)
matt cuthbert
Aust/UK
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22/02/05
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I have recently heard of the sad loss of Mrs Allnatt. I have fond memories of her and her sweet emporium. When visiting my Grandparents in Goodlake Avenue I often stopped off for a ten pence mix bag which gave enough sustinance for the long walk to the Folly! She was always kind and caring, and I always looked forward to seeing her. I'm sure she will be sadly missed by all who knew her. If anyone aware of any arrangements for donations I would be grateful to know.
Mark Haddon
Hertfordshire, UK.
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13/02/05
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I have read with interest your excellent website on Faringdon because I am looking for information relating to the family of my wife's Grandfather.
In 1922 we know that he lived in Station Road, Faringdon and was occupied as a Timber Carter. Did he work for the sawmills which I understand was in Station Road and was originally Butts Rd.?
Please can anyone tell me who ran the sawmill business in those days and where exactly was it?
Is there a town map showing Station Road, Butts Road and Old Sawmills Road?
David Bradfield
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I'm sure there will be a lot of people remembering Mrs Allnatt, when we were children she was always there with words of wisdom and a good ticking off if we deserved it! My dad always took my son for a walk "up the folly" and Mrs Allnatt's was always the first port of call. In latter years she lived in Swindon (Stratton to be exact) I hadn't seen her for a long while as I have been living in Essex and now S. Glos but we always exchanged Christmas cards. A lovely lady.
I can't recall Jean Allnatt but knew some of her husbands family and of course her own family I knew, I went to school with her nephew Johny Phillips, who also lived in London Street. I could reminisce for England. I visit the Faringdon web site often and thoroughly enjoy it, the pictures from the crane were brilliant, congratulations on such a good site. I never want to forget my roots.
Margaret Haddon
UK
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08/02/05
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I have learnt over this last weekend 5th Feb. that Mrs Allnatt (her of sweet shop fame) has passed away. I would like through your guest book to offer my condolences to her family. Those of us now in our 50's from Goodlake Avenue, Bennett Road, Pye Street, etc. grew up knowing this lady, she saw our children grow and she knew of my grandson although never met him. I think she deserves a mention on your web site, bless her, she sold the best sweets. Margaret (nee Rogers)
Margaret Haddon
UK
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Hello Faringdon from Queensland Australia. I have just found out for sure that my gg Grandma, Martha DAVIS was born in Faringdon 25 November 1817. Her father William DAVIS was a baker who married Martha TURNER in All Saints 30 December 1811. Does anyone know anything about this family? I would love to know something of their life in Faringdon. My GG Grandma Martha DAVIS came to Victoria Australia in 1844 & married here. Hoping someone can help me.
Elizabeth McMurdy
Australia
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04/02/05
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Does anyone know the whereabouts of Janet (nee) Avenell. Her Grandmother and Grandfather ran the Folly P/H during the period 1964/71 at which time I was a police officer in the Town.My name is David Parsons, and I would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers me and who I am not currently in contact with.
David Parsons
UK
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05/12/04
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Salutations Faringdon,my Mum and Dad used to have the Gardeners Arms,a pub that is now flats next to a Church,(1955-57) which I understand is now a parking lot.My Dad George Edward Church and my Mum Vera Ellen Church have now passed away and so has my sister Joan and her husband, she left 6 children. They all lived in New Zealand after leaving the UK,the older folks will probobly remember the two red-headed girls who lived in the rowdey pub that was always full of "yanks"- Mary and Joan- My Grandparents are buried in the Graveyard of the Church in Great Coxwell,I was born in the council houses, my first job was at the Great Barn when it was a chicken farm collecting eggs and cleaning in the big house. My youngest brother Michael visited Faringdon twice and ran into June a school mate of mine from Shrivringham ? to her I say "Hello". I was a head girl at the Faringdon school but my name was not put on the board,guess the head master didn't like me winking at the boys when I was on corridor duty(smile) I think a cousin of mine still lives in Marlborow Gardens, a red headed fellow who once lived in Princes Risborough,his Father was my Uncle Vic,also I would like to say Hi to the family of my deceased Uncle Len. Our familys roots are in the Faringdon area being also connected to the King family,my Father never stopped recalling the days of running the Gardeners Arms,driving a taxi service and being the ambulance too all at the same time.He told me many stories about the people who lived and worked in Faringdon, including the one who came to town pushing a wheel barrow and set up shop and eventually owned most of the stores(you know who you are)by the way thanks for the ride in your truck from London. I have lived all over the world since then, now am in California,I notice on this site that there are a number of the Faringdon Girls live quite close to me (Merced)get in touch if you want to. Hope to take a stroll down memory lane one day,I did enjoy this site,a real blast from the past.
Mary Elizabeth Church
California USA
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01/12/04
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My mother, Maureen Hauser (Dyer) grew up in Faringdon, and lived there until she moved to the States with my father in 1963. My uncle, Colin Dyer, and aunt, Sheila Dyer, still live in Faringdon. My grandmother, Elsie Dyer, lived there until passing in the summer of 1999. My mother's 70th birthday is coming up on November 4th and I think she misses Faringdon and her friends there a lot. If any of her old friends are reading this, I know she'd love to hear from anyone on or around her birthday. Her phone number is 530-891-0761 or 530-891-4033 and her address is 1075 Tracy Lane, Chico, California, 95926, U.S.A
Ben Hauser
U.S.A.
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27/10/04
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Hi My name is Terry White, I was born in Fernham in 1936, in the cottage on the green opposite Fernham church, and the village pump(as my mother was before me in 1908) I think its now called "Corner Cottage" it belonged to my grandparent Granny Brown a very well known figure locally. I went to both Longcot and Little Coxwell junior schools, and of course Faringdon secodary modern before moving to london around the age of fifteen. I have managed to remain in contact with a few families still living around Faringdon and the local area but I would still like to find out if anyone remembers me from those days. I started school around 1941 and finnished at Faringdon about 1950. Names of my contemprories were: Henry Lovegrove, from Fernham Lorna Wootton from Watchfield, who,s father was a friend of my cousin in law Bert Hicks, his name was also Bert if I remember correctly. I revisited many old haunts during the eighties with my country band HOBO we regularly played the club in the square and the corn exchange, and i met quite a few folks who remembered the old times particularly during the war of course. A lot of names I remember as I read your many wonderful e-mails from around the world. My family were named mainly Brown and Richens, I know there must be a lot of the latter as two of my cousins the late Bill and Harold Richens remained in Fernham and Faringdon respectively all there lives. Bills father who died on return from the first world war lies in the front of Fernham churchyard right next to the wall with a army gravestone. I hope this may stir a few memories and maybe tempt a reply or two, many thanks for the website keep up the good work Yours with best regards, Terry White
Terry White
England
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26/10/04
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I am pleased to say that through your web site I have at last seen the view from the top of the Folly Tower, with my feet firmly on the ground. I grew up in Faringdon, living there from 1951 until 1973, hello to anyone who remembers me. (Margaret Rogers)
Margaret Haddon (Rogers)
UK
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26/10/04
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Funny how this little town draws you in. I am looking for some information on two familys who lived in farringdon in the 70s and for some time after. The family names are Clifford and Cook. In 1975 an event accured that linked these families. pls if any one has info on any of them please let me know especially Susan Clifford, Jenny Clifford or David Cook.
samantha Wood
England
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26/10/01
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Fantastic site, brings back many old memories. My parents and I ran the Crown Hotel in Faringdon in the late 70's.....in fact we bought it when it had been closed for some years following a major fire and slowly opened most of the hotel up prior to moving on to Broadway.It would be good to hear from any of the many friends both staff and customers we made during our time at the Crown. Many happy times especially rugby with the guys from the Military colllege in Shriv, John Lane at the Woodman, Fernham (who I understand has now sadly passed away) and who could forget those nights at the Bell and Wing Commander Harry & Pearl Stratton. On the subject of the latter i would love to hear from David Kite, Sue Usher, Lindsey, Amanda Green or any of the brilliant girls/staff who worked there.
Paul Bartrop
England
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20/10/04
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Hello Faringdon I was thrilled to find your site, and a picture of All Saints I was Christened there 1961, and spent my happiest times on visits/holidays with relatives when growing up, sadly I havn't been back to Faringdon in 25 years, now feeling "homesick" thanks for the walk down memory lane ps, I have never ever since tasted a lardy cake as yummy as they were from the bakers in Faringdon
Mary Hillier
UK
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07/10/04
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- hello faringdon, it is just like walking down a memory lane when i saw pix of this nice quiet little town..i was there for a couple of days during my last june visit to UK and stayed at SHH...if i had chance to go to UK again i would never want to miss coming to this place again..
jieekero
malaysia
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18/-9/04
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KEN GOT YOUR MESSAGE....BUT NOT FULL EMAIL ADDRESS. MUMPH EMAIL ME AT [email protected] CATCH UP ON THE FUNNY THINGS WHICH MAKE FARINGDON SO UNIQUE.
MIKE
USA
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16/08/2004
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Hello Faringdon from Ontario Canada. I was born in Reading and raised in Harwell.I lived with my grandfather Dr Richard Rice. When the house in Harwell was sold, I was lucky enough to save some old documents, among them was a morgage on a house on Bull St in Faringdon. It is dated 1844, and is about 2 feet high and 3 feet wide. It appears to be drawn up by a gentleman named Wayne possibly a local lawyer. It is not of much interest to me, but I was wondering if someone from Faringdon might put me in touch with a person who should have this document. Ross Viner.
Ross Viner
Canada
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20/07/04
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Great Job folks. I was born in Faringdon in 1941 and lived on the Sands Hill estate next to the old Army camp. Moved about a bit as dad was in the Airforce. My Grandmother Dora DeBank lived at Marlborough Gardens until she died. Some of the DeBanks still live in the area I think. I moved to Australia after I got out of the Duke Of Edinbirgh's Royal Regiment in 66. I have been back a couple of times and things look much the same in the main town. Keep up the good work. Clive (Bill) Wagstaff
Bill Wagstaff
Australia
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19/07/04
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Having left Faringdon seven years ago I was both delighted and amazed to see how the town had grown and changed during that time. We lived in Gravel Walk for almost seventeen years and really, very little changed during that period, so I think that I expected things to be the same when I found the website. Not so!! Although the boundaries seem to have expanded and many more houses have been built in the area, Faringdon still seems to have retained the rustic charm that so appealed to us when we first moved there. We now live in a really rural area in SW France, which we love, but still remember Faringdon fondly and keep in touch with some very good friends there. It would be nice to hear from old acquaintances, so drop us an e-mail should you feel like getting in touch! Wendy & Arthur McDowall.
Wendy McDowall
France
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18/07/04
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Still here - still waiting - there must be someone who remembers me -
Peter Spreadbury
UK
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12/07/04
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MY FAMILY LEFT FARINGDON IN THE MID 1830S;SIMON & ANN DAVIS. ARE THERE ANY DAVIS'FAMILY STILL THERE? ALSO WE HAVE ALWAYS ENJOYED PAM AYRES (WHY ISN'T SHE POET LAURATE?) A CHAP IN THE PUB HERE IN LONDON TOLD ME THAT SHE CAME FROM THEFARINGDON AREA ANDWAS A DAVIS:IS THIS TRUE? CHEERS AND ALL THE BEST BILL DAVIS
WILLIAM.D.T DAVIS
ENGLAND
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08/07/04
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Just had a browse through your web site. What a gem. A wonderful resource of information past and present. Ideal for someone like myself who is relocating to the area. The website gave me a really good felling about the town and surrounding area I am now really looking forward to the move. Many thanks for the hard work you have put into this site it is very much appreciated.
Jill Woods
West Yorkshire
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02/07/04
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What a delight to find your site! Many years ago, I was born in this lovely village, and plan to return with my daughter this July. This site has helped me make plans and contact local businesses. Thank you!
Caren Betz
Texas, USA
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29/06/04
Hello, Faringdon! My husband's ancestors for nearly two centuries (about 1700 to 1890)came from either Faringdon or one of the Coxwells. The family name was JOY and there seem to have been several branches in the area. We'd love to know more about them - before they drifted to London and got dispersed. Can anyone help us?
Margaret Joy
N.Wales
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16/06/04
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Hello Faringdon!! AGAIN!! My e-mail is on the fritzzzz (it's actualy my modem so god knows when tech support will help me). Soif anyone wants to send me a message please do it through the message board/guest book (sorry admin you can refuse to put this up if it's going to cause trouble). I am at a terminal in the local library, so have someone give me a shout......
Paul JAZZ Hook
16/06/04
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Hellllllo! Faringdon. I used to run a pub in faringdon, the Queens/Riddle/Pink Elephant, so I'm just trying to catch up with all the LOONS who used to come and play silly buggers in my front room. Tiggy, "BIG" Pete Holcombe, Chris Heeks, "Biker" Martin, AD Hudspeth, Hamish and his dweebie bricklaying brother, Steve Flake, GOBBY, the entire alf garnet appreciation society, Moggy the local old bill, Jasper Cox, The "Atom Bomb" boys, and all the folks who remember the mad old bad old days at the riddle, it didn't last long but hell it was fun!! I live in Virginia on the other side of the pond now. No pubs, the beer is like P#ss, and they are such a bunch of tight arses it isn't even funny. I miss the pubcrawls and all the wild curry runs to the "BLIB-BLOB" (I know it was Biplob but when you're drunk off your feet you don't care). Take the time to track down some of the people on the list and say hello for me. Ask tiggy to sing his hit song " Do the flying headbutt" for you, and ask Pete Holcomb if Bert is still about...... Best regards from JAZZ......
Paul "JAZZ" Hook
Virginia U. S. of A......
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11/06/04
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Great site. I'm looking for Roderick Reynolds a student of Barcote Manor School whose home was in Uffington. Mother's name Jackie.Sister's name Nicole at the time she was living in South Africa. Can anybody help trace him please.I was also at Barcote Manor School in the late 60's.Common friends were Richard and Sue Hann, Lynn
José Franco
Portugal
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08/06/04
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I would like to get in touch with Susan Fletcher who lived in Little Coxwell in 1959. I used to live there when my father was stationed at Brize Norton Air Force Base. Susan and I were friends, and I'd like to reconnect.
Georgia Quint (formerly Berg)
usa
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25/05/04
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Great site. Hello Faringdon, lived in Marlbourgh Gardens, was a right little sod, Had many a good time scrumping in Tuckers orchards and cherry trees. Say hello to all my old mates, Jeffery Peck if he's still around, Shirley Wiltshire who was last living in Park Road. Faringdon never seemed the same when the old station went. Bonfire nights were great, the kids collected for weeks to build the bonfire. Last time I was back, I walked up to the Folly, used to seem a long way as a kid, didn't seem quite that far as an adult.
Roger Stallard
Penzance, Cornwall
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24/05/04
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Hello Faringdon, how nice to visit you again even if it is on-line. The website is really good. It made me think of all the happy days I had in Faringdon. I visited a couple of times and I would like to thank all of you for your kindness.
Magdalena
Poland
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15/05/04
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very easy to use good layout easy as that
Stuart DeBank
United Kingdom
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08/05/04
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GOOD WEBSITE. LOOKING FOR LYNN WHO USED TO WORK AT THE CROWN.OR KEN THE LOCAL HANDYMAN.ESPECIALY WHEN IT CAME TO BARWORK. THE DRINKING KIND.ALSO LOOKING FOR JIMBO..AKA JAMES OSBOURNE.1 MOORE PERSON KIM HEAD OR ROBBO.ANY INFO PLEASE EMAIL ME. THANK YOU.
MIKE
USA
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03/05/04
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Spent five weeks back in 1986 in Woolstone and in later years visited Faringdon several times. I enjoyed the area and found it to be increasingly enjoyable. I only wish that I was sufficiently young to re-visit my favorite British area.
G, Marshall Naul
USA
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02/04/04
I was born in Faringdon in 1937 and lived there until 1948. My father owned a Confectionary Shop at 14 Coxwell Street.I would be interested if there is anyone still living in Faringdon who remembers me. I must say that I am impressed with the Website.
Walter J CROWE
England
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23/03/04
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My father was born in Faringdon at the Angel Inn, in 1909 he is still very active at the age of 95. He later worked at the town bakery owned by a Mr.Skinner. He has many happy memories of those times.
Ron Giles
England
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22/03/04
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I was born in Faringdon in Dec 1949 in Church street. My Aunt still lives there. My Grandfather was william Crack. Found your site very interesting.
Dilys Johnson
England
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07/03/04
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Yesterday my husband and I came to Faringdon for the first time and were really impressed with your little market town, as well as the friendliness and obvious liveliness of the community. We are seriously considering renting a property with a view to buying in the area, and would really appreciate any views/experiences of living in the town from young couples who have moved to Faringdon recently, or perhaps even not so recently (!). We would also be keen to join one of the local churches, and would love to hear about them too. Many thanks,
Helen and Adam.
UK
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29/02/04
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I am researching local cinema history and would like to hear from anyone who can provide any info on the old cinema in the Corn Exchange or the later Rialto/Regent, situated where Regent Mews now is. Photos, decriptions of the interior, memories of going to the pictures or working at the cinema would all be of interest to me -
Ian Meyrick,
Witney
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24/02/04
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Hello. I was surprised to find such an extensive and well arranged website for a small town, and obviously a deservedly proud little town. On the map it appeared quite small next to Wantage which has only about 18000 residents. I was disappointed only in the lack of more pictures of your beautiful community.
I am in Brunswick, Ohio, a suburb of Cleveland with a population of about 32000 people. We have much new construction, and seemingly everywhere here in the states we have a severe problem with "SPRAWL". Cities are constantly being expanded by dividing adjacent farmland for large housing developments. We have new developments everywhere it seems.
I was told my grandmother was born in Wantage, in 1863 and have been trying to research her origin with little success.
Though I probably will never get to Wantage or England, I am getting some feeling for how present life is 'over there'. I think your lifestyle and country are impressively refined and beautiful.
I would like to find a local internet bulletin board with contributors that are southern Oxfordshire if there is one. Perhaps someone will let me know of one.
Best wishes to all
William C. Scott
U.S.A.
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15/02/04
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I am a former resident of Faringdon and have received an article from the FOLLY about John Copeland. We were more or less contemporaries, through scool etc and many of his recollections are resonant. My mother was the owner of Jane's Pantry and my father, Jack Hale ,the stationmaster. I would like to make contact with John Copeland. Could you please make that possible. I am a writer now, living in Cardiff and curiously have written a fictional short story about the 'bomb' incident. Names and location are of course changed but its setting is Folly Hill. Thank you so much.
PS. I enjoy the Faringdon Website. Congratulations!
Vernon Hale
Wales UK
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09/02/04
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I thought thet the site was great !!!!!
Amy Whiting
England
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28/01/04
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My Husband was born in Faringdon his nan lived at Huntindon place she was called Helan Fincham and her husband was called Robert [BOB]. We have had many happy holidays there as a family Faringdon will always have a sepecial place in Derek my husbands heart His mum was from Faringdon also she was called Pamela Jackson.we would love to hear from anyone who remembers him or his family
Jeanette JONES
lancashire England
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28/01/04
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Once again this is a great web site. I like the new look.Cool. Also must say what a fantastic delight it is to see the Star of Faringdon right there on top of the Folly Tower. I hope others have noticed it too. Well done to Peter White and his team. They work so hard.
Cleveland W. Gibson
local writer
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24/01/04
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My daughter moved to faringdon. and loves the place. would not move back up to scotland. your town has a lot of history. and i love your tour. hope to visit someday.
jeanette
scotland
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27/12/03
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My name is Michele Galiano and I come from Italy. I'd like to have Annabell Higins's phone number She lived at Badbury Hill! Thanks
Michele Galiano
Italy
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10/12/03
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this site was brill!
Pippa Garrard
oxfordshire
22/11/03
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Thank you for bringing back lots of memories for both me and my Mum - we would love to come and visit when the Folly is open to the public - please would you let me know when this will be - email [email protected].
Thanks again
Caroline Addison (Lee)
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04/10/03
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I was at Barcote School 1965. Anyone who has any info on any of the fellas there then, pls contact me. Also see http://Elsmar.com/pdf_files/Barcote/ I hope top return some day just to see the place. Used to get bacon sandwiches at Jane's Pantry. Long time ago, it seems.
Marc Timothy Smith
US
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23/09/03
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We have just moved from Oxford to Faringdon, and would like to say how helpful your web site was in terms of information. We felt like part of Faringdon even before we moved and are so pleased to be able to live in such a beautiful area. Since moving we have found the people of Faringdon extremely friendly including shops and and neighbours, and everyone seems to have a smile. We feel very priviliged to be here. I would also like to comment on the Route 66 to Oxford (as I still work in Oxford) which is excellent and has arrived on the dot of 7.37 a.m. every morning. Thank you for such an informative site.
Una and Derek Vickers
England
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15/08/03
"OW ARE YER FARINGDON"
I'm Tony Giles,1942vintage Faringdon born&bred.I use the name Richard nowadays in honour of my father whom I loved dearly.Iwould very much like to hear from any old school friends or anyone come to that who may remember me.Life is strange,I joined R.N.at age 15 to escape Faringdon.Seen the four corners of the Earth,settled in Christchurch N.Z.now.I'm drawn back however by memories & invisible threads.PLEASE CONTACT ME.
Richard Giles
New Zealand
tizona @xtra. co. nz
13/08/03
Hello my name is Gilbert John Farrington IV.
I live in the United States at 2017 Sterigere St. Morristown, PA 19403. I have been told that my ancestors were from Faringdon. My earliest known Farrington relative was my great grand father Gilbert Farrington born in 1865. I enjoyed your website and someday dream of visiting the United Kingdom. My e-mail address is [email protected]. Please let me know of any other sources I could use to gain more knowledge of Faringdon. Thank You
Gilbert J. Farrington IV
USA
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08/08/03
Hi, I often have a look at your website as i still have family living there. Went to Tollington school 1965-69 before i joined the Navy. I am currebttly researching my family history and looking for relatives of Charles William Henry Stevenson born Bishopstone 1885 and lived at Carswell Marsh Farm Cottages , Buckland in 1901. Does anyone know what the name of the farm is now as i cannot find any ref to Carswell Marsh Farm on any maps. Keep up the good work on the site.
Don Stevenson
U.K
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21/07/03
Hello everyone
I was at Tollington school, late sixties to the early seventies, anyone remember me, would love to here from you,have been living in the USA for about twelve years now,Texas New York, and now Seattle Washington, time has really flown by. I have great memories of our years at school, I know we had the best looking girls,I hope someone reads this and gets in touch,would love to catch up on a few things, best wishes from Seattle......Robert
Robert Jackson
Seattle Washington USA
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25/06/03
I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON THE BALLARD FAMILY.MY GRANDMOTHER WAS BORN IN CLIFTON HAMPDEN AND I HAVE TRACED HER FAMILY BACK TO JOSEPH BALLARD AND MARY BUNYAN MARRIED IN SEPT 20th 1820 CLIFTON HAMPDEN.IF THERE IS ANYONE THAT CAN HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE BALLARD FAMILY I WOULD BE PLEASED TO HEAR FROM THEM.I DO HAVE FURTHER INFO AND WOULD BE WILLING TO SHARE THIS.
KIND REGARDS
ROY STEMP
ENGLAND
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24/06/03
Many years ago I lived in Faringdon, my first home was a house in Coxwell street, which was knocked down. It was situated right on the corner opposite the piano shop. We all believed that it was haunted. Our next home, if that is what you call it was in the old work houses in Ferndale street. I lived there until I was 11. It was demolished and is now known as Lansdowne Road flats/houses.
We were very poor in them days but had a great time there. Have you any photos of the work houses? I then move to Southampton street where my relatives still live but in a bungalow called Roseland's. I would love to see any images from the past.
Maurice Curtis (formally Findull)
GB
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24/06/03
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Hi, what a good website. I'm Dudley Smithers and now living in Western Australia with my lovely wife and 4 kids. What a blast from the past this site is. Went to Tollington between 1966-1970 and left a year early to join the RAF. Remember the trip to Coventry in my last year, what a blast(remember when Primo fell asleep behind the piano). What names can I remember, Peter (Acker) Claxton, Dave Steve Paul and Grinner Leniec, Stuart Kev and Ian Turner, Janice Organ, Barry Vaughan, Andy Shepherd, Terry McCullough, Zoe Purvis, Pamela Druitt and lots more. I lived in Eaton Hastings and did my apprenticeship at Tetronics R&D next to the Duke of Wellington pub!(more like in the pub). Used to spend a lot of Friday lunchtimes in the Red Lion eating fried egg and chips with the obligatory couple of pints. The town looks a little sleepy compared to when I used to live and play round there, due to the bypass I suppose. Ruddy good days and memories. Have bumped into another ex Tollingtonite, Marian Harvey, out here in Oz. Anyone else that remembers me and would like to contact me. 'twould be good. Regards to all.
Dudley Smithers
Western Australia
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23/06/03
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Hi, my name is Angie Dixon [nee Kyte] I lived in Faringdon between 1944 to 1966 my sister Brenda Hambidge keeps me up to date on Faringdon news via THE FOLLY. I visit quite often. I would be pleased to hear from any one who knows me .Im really impressed by the web site.
Angie Dixon
England
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22/06/03
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Hi searching for the following people Leslie or Jamie Metheringham and also Gary Church all were once very important people to me thanks
samantha wood
england north east
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20/06/03
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I was born in faringdon in 1975 and have only returned on few occasions if anyone remembers my mother or myself pls email me my mother is susan clifford and I am Samantha Wood (clifford) [email protected]
samantha wood
england north east
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20/06/03
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Hi
Grew up in Faringdon for 23 years!!! Still pop back to see friends and relatives a couple of times a year. Great to see it on the web. A fantastic project, well done!
James Murphy
uk
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02/06/03
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I believe family members (in the name of Shun) came originally from the Faringdon area. The 1881 census shows Shuns living at Bromsgrove Place and they later moved to Coleshill. I hope to make a trip soon to explore, and perhaps find some useful links. Thank you for your interesting web site.
Jennifer Basden
UK
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15/01/03
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Hello Faringdon! We visited your town in 1992 and enjoyed it very much. We especially enjoyed the Ironmonger's in the town - such a variety of goods there! My brother lives in Faringdon now and suggested I visit your website. Thanks for all the work you put into it. Happy New Year. Janet Hankinson Liverpool, New York, USA
Janet Hankinson
USA
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01/01/2003
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We are interested in finding "Broxson", Cissna, & Schreck ancestors and family. We came here when we saw a "Broxson" message. Thanks,
Christina Broxson
USA
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31/12/02
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Great site. I'm looking for Roderick Reynolds a student of Barcote Manor School whose home was in Uffington. Mother's name Jackie. Can anybody help trace him please.I was also at Barcote Manor School in the late 60's.Common friends were Richard and Sue Hann, Lynn.
I. Jose Franco
Portugal
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27/12/02
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I'm trying to trace Jeffrey Wilkins who used to live in Faringdon. Born between 1940 and 1950. Can any one help?
K Cousins
England[email protected]
06/12/02
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Hi everybody, just thought I'd send you all a message via the FO guestbook, - here I am in Madeira having a lovely time, watching the sea, the sun and the palm trees, and all in the middle of December while you're all shivering!!
See you in good old Faringdon in due course, pip pip, Hil.
Almost forgot - the website works like lightning here in Madeira, its looking good!
Hil
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I'm looking for Janet "Bowles" with who I used to work in Francos with!
Could anyone tell her that Anna would like to get in touch with her.
Thank you
Anna
UK
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03/12/02
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THIS MESSAGE IS FOR JIM BROWN I DON"T KNOW ANY OTHER WAY OF CONTACTING HIM, HIS COUSIN VALERIE WOOD (NEE HUTT) IS MY MOTHER. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIND OUT ABOUT MY GRANDMOTHER ( WHO WOULD BE JIMS AUNTIE), DORIS HUTT (NEE HAINES) BUTT WITHOUT ANY SUCCESS AS SHE WOULDN"T REALLY SAY ANYTHING ABOUT HER PAST ALL I KNOW IS THAT HER UNCLE BROUGHT HER UP AND THAT HE OR SOME OTHER RELATION OF HERS WAS KILLED ON A BRIDGE BY THE LEATHER BOTTLE PUB AT CHALLOW ? BY A HORSE THAT HE HAD PICKED UP FROM THE STATION THERE. UNFORTUNATLY MY NAN DIED IN 1999 SO I WOULD BE GREATFULL IF JIM (IF IT IS THE SAME JIM BROWN) OR ANYBODY THAT WOULD KNOW COULD HELP ME.
CLAIRE WAYMAN (NEE WOOD)
UK
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15/11/02
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Thank you for such and interesting and informative website. My mother and father (Gwen Large and Michael Liddiard) grew up in Faringdon. Would love to visit you all one day!
Angela Miller (nee Liddiard)
Tampa, Florida, USA
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06/11/02
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I was hoping someone might be able to help me get the new email address for the Bell Hotel. The current one listed is the email address for the people that use to owe the Hotel. I would appreciate it if anybody could check for an updated email address and get back to me.
Thanx in advance for any updated info.
Sincerely, George Simon
By the way I love your website
George Simon
USA
[email protected]
03/11/02
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Hello Faringdon, I am writing to ask for a very big favour. Would someone in Faringdon please be good enough to help me with some information about an ancestor. I believe that there is a monument in the All Saints Church at Faringdon in memory of Cecily BULSTRODE/UNTON/KELLOWAY. BULSTRODE was the maiden name, UNTON and KELLOWAY were her married names. Her last marriage was to Robert KELLOWAY in about 1553. I would be very grateful if someone would have a look at the church and locate the monument, and let me know what the inscription says. Thank you,
Desley
Australia
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23/10/02
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What a great web site for this historic town. I am researching my family tree "Yates", anybody else researching it please email me.
Richard Yates
UK
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23/10/02
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G'Day from Australia, I used to work at Barclays Bank in Faringdon in 1967-9. I have happy memories of my workmates there. (I emigrated to Australia in '69. It's good to see Faringdon On-line Cooee!
Barry Cubitt
Australia
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28/09/02
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TO ALL MY OLD MATES IN THE SCHOOL,GOOD LUCK IN LIFE AND KEEP IT REAL.
STEPHEN COLL
IRELAND
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26/09/02
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Hello Kevin P. I was in your year at far. school 89-93. You probably wont remember me my name is Angharad Lovering (Ang) from Shriv. I used to be a bit weird and wore glasses and smoked fags and stuff. What r u doin now? I live in Wales and have a 2 year old half cast little girl called Daisy. I am a single mother, her dad lives in Swindon. After having a baby decided to come back 2 college and am studing law.I would love to get in touch with others form my year.E-mail me [email protected] you r alright.See ya.P.S.I have lost the glasses and am a babe now!!!!!
Angharad Lovering
South Wales
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18/09/02
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i have to thank the webmaster for his efforts to make a site like this i am from Nigeria thank guman for that matter
IGBO KWENU
NIGER
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A fantastic site! My great-grandfather Richard AYRES was born about 1847 in Shellingford, and educated in Faringdon. His parents were George AYRES and Elizabeth LOCKEY. According to information I have, George AYRES worked as a gamekeeper on the estate of a Captain BUTLER in the Faringdon area. In 1873 Richard AYRES married Ellen SMITH [dau.of John SMITH] and in 1880, with their two children Annie and Wilfred, they emigrated to New Zealand on the "Maraval". Richard AYRES was a lay preacher in the Methodist Church, and lived in Faringdon and Swindon. In NZ he worked as a Herblist and Botanical chemist, owning his own business, having learned about natural medicines and herbal remedies from his mother Elizabeth, nee LOCKEY. I believe he had siblings who also lived in the area. If you know anything about the people mentioned here, or think you may be related, I would really appreciate hearing from you.
Barbara Snook
New Zealand
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26/07/02
You have a great website. Having lived in Faringdon between 1960 and 1962, I am very interested in the growth of the town! I subscribed to the Folly newspaper, published by the Smiths, for several years, but the new owner has dropped my subscription. I would like to resume it, in order to continue to follow the town. Please tell me how to get in touch with the new publishers regarding a subscription. I live in Texas now, in the U.S. I appreciate your help.
USA
Joanna Sharp
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30/06/02
We know and love Faringdon and are sure that many residents will be glad to know about our Association, which is dedicated to preserving the true spirit of England, raising standards in all areas of English life and culture, opposing harmful and negative influences, and to creating a new English Renaissance. Membership is free to private individuals and families, and we welcome people of all ages, colours, social backgrounds, political and religious beliefs, who love England and its traditional values. We would love to help with starting a new Group in Faringdon!
With Good Wishes,
DAVID NEWMAN, DR. FRANCIS CONNOLLY, RICHARD FENTIMAN
ENGLAND'S FUTURE ASSOCIATION
QUEEN ANNE HOUSE WOODCOTE ROAD EPSOM, SURREY,KT18 7QS TEL: 01372-722243
ENGLAND
MAIN WEBSITE: http://beam.to/efmain
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20/06/2002
What a wonderful website. We moved to Faringdon, from London in 1958 when my late father became heamaster of the then Faringdon Secondary Modern School and thought we were moving to the back of beyond. I was disappointed that the Faringdon Town Youth Club was not included in the Historical section!!! If anyone remembers my mother, who taught at Faringdon Junior School (Mrs.Davies) she will celebrate her 90th birthday in July.
Sara Hollett
U.K.
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15/04/2002
Last year we put a note at the bottom of our entry for our Scout Group saying that we needed more leaders. Quite amazingly within three weeks we had an enquiry from someone offering their help. He is still with us now! What a great site this is.
Denise Pargeter
Faringdon
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15/04/2002
A very interesting and easy to use site. I believe my great-grandmother came from near here - Thrupp, Stanford in the Vale. (Jane Elizabeth Wicks)
Val Broxson
Australia
email: [email protected]
02/04/2002
were you or your kids doing a play called the village? this is emma from faringdon please email me with your views.
emma darcy
faringdon uk
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15/01/2002
What a nice site! So pleased to see how active you all are. I used to attend Tollington School between 1960 and '65 (great times!) Miss the old place. Hello to anyone who remembers me (living in Devon nowadays with wife, Julie and 5 lovely kids!) - please feel free to contact me at [email protected] - Good luck and Happy Christmas to one and all!
Peter Spreadbury
England
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My family and I have just moved from Abingdon to Faringdon, so this site has been a wonderful help in finding out about the town; before and after the move. So far, we like Faringdon very much: it's friendly, has good amenities (not as quite as good as Abingdon, but that's to be expected(?) and great countryside around it. I'm sure we'll be very happy here.
Alun, Ann & Hannah Watkins
UK
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Really great site! I am finally getting around to dropping a note. My name is George Simon. Right now I live California, but back in '84/'85, I lived 2 doors down from the Folly pub while stationed there in the military. In December I'm going to be flying over for a week to see old friends; Allen, Andy and Trish, and whoever might still be around after all this time. I know that David and Stella Avenal are now departed and Evelyn Francis is with her family in Scotland since I left, though. I'm really looking forward to this trip. If anyone knows a young lady named Caroline, tell her I'd like to see her and say Hi. See ya then!
George Simon
USA
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20/10/2001
It was lovely to visit the village again after so many years living here in Oz. Brought back so many lovely memories thank you.
Sylvia Meade
Australia
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02/10/2001
This is a message of thanks to the people of Faringdon, just for being there... I am from Swindon, my wife from Los Angeles.
We landed in England on September 11 from San Francisco to start our holiday at a farm in Coleshill. Just hours later, news of the atrocities in the United States came though. For several days we were in a state of shock, despair, and helplessness.
On the Friday we were in Faringdon when we found out the 3-minute silence was about to take place. We spent this time in All Saints' Church and only then began to recover and regain the perspective that had been driven out by the horror of the attacks.
Life and hope, in the form of a tiny baby crying in the silence, indeed goes on. For the first time since the attacks, the dreadful images of crashing planes and falling buildings were taken away from our eyes and replaced with visions of a little new life crying out.
The vicar stopped my wife on the way out and kindly offered her condolences. The mother of the young baby tried to apologise, but we all said no, the baby's crying was perfect and just what we needed.
Then we found a tea shop on the corner where the normalities of daily life, talking to kind strangers over coffee, asking "mine host" about local points of interest, started to come back.
On the following Sunday we were leaving for Kent and stopped by the church again, intending to spend a couple of minutes in quiet contemplation, to find a service just beginning. Even though we are not churchgoers, didn't know where to sit, and most of all didn't know the prayers and hymns, we were made most welcome and felt much better for the experience.
Once again, thank you: Faringdon people were especially kind and Faringdon is now a special place to us. We will always have these memories.
Martin and Celeste
Martin Kershaw
USA
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27/09/2001
Hi I live in Faringdon and am deeply upset that my road or house does not appear on the town plan! It doesn't even show the school! I live in Leamington Drive and hope to see it on here in future! apart from this I really like the website it's a great idea
becca
England
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07/09/2001
Hi! It's a wet afternoon in Sydney...yes we do have them. I tripped over this website and have spent an enjoyable interlude remembering Faringdon where I lived from 1952 to 1966. Since that time, other than a brief stint back in Britain, I lived in New Zealand, the States(Detroit) and predominantly Australia. My best wishes to anyone who knows me from that era and regards to everyone associated with this site for an excellent production.
Andy Gebbie
Australia
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27/08/2001
WELL DONE!! Despite the negatives from some (moi?), you have fought and won through, and probably much the better for it. At least you are independant!
Mike Perks
Oxon
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26/06/2001
Hi! Can anyone help me locate the following public house which is connected with one of my ancestors. I was unable to spot it on my last trip to the town. I have a mention of it around 1901. Any help greatly appreciated. "The Gothic", Gloucester Street.
Francine Bailey
UK
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08/06/2001
Hello My name is Pia Di Silvio and my brother Carlo who is from Western Australia is in Faringdon with his fiancee Jo and family who live there, they will be getting married in February 2002 and I am so looking forward to visiting your beautiful historical town, this site is great and very informative. I say hello to everyone in Faringdon and especially the Porter family best wishes
Pia Di Silvio
Perth Western Australia
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06/06/2001
I've been to Faringdon several times to visit my sister Joyce in London Street, and it's great to be able to 'visit' occasionally on this website. It is the best layout I've encountered so far on the Internet, very informative. I'll be back!
Denise Tilbury
South Africa
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14/05/2001
Hello - I am trying to trace a 19th C ancestor who lived in Faringdon for much of his life We recently visited Faringdon and briefly met the vicar of the All Saint's who showed us that there was no record of my great-great- grandfather in the church burial records, and directed us to the Canada Lane cemetery.
We were unable to find his grave there but found some Butler graves, which may have been relatives of my g-g-grandfather's wife. My g-g-grandfather was Thomas Ruttledge, born ~1805 in Roscommon, Ireland, but moved to Faringdon ~1830, where he married Augusta Mary Hunt Butler. I believe he was a general practitioner in the town for the rest of his life. I believed he died ~1880. They had 10 children, of whom at least 3 qualified as doctors and 2 of these spent much of their lives in India.
Interestingly, one of the graves we found in the Canada Lane cemetery was of a Frederick Butler MRCS who was an almost exact contemporary of Thomas Ruttledge, and who's mother, according to genealogical records I have managed to obtain, was Mary Hunt. The same records indicate that a number of Thomas and Augusta's children were christened in the Marlborough Street Independent Chapel.
I would be grateful for any contacts or help
Hugh Ruttledge
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27/04/2001
Hello from Fort Worth, Texas.
Timothy J. Hiles
18/04/2001
> I lived in Faringdon in 1956,It is a nice place to be i lived at > Dunraven House and yes i remember mrs Alnut. I would love to see photos > of the gaslit streets and know who the yeowman was i remember the > shutters banging on the windows i would sleep under goosedown and > leave the windows open allnight my ex would call me a crazy english > woman.i was pregnant at the time and i would send my ex across the > street for fish and chips.I loved Farindon and i wish i never left but i > was young and foolish.Before i left some people in town bought an > english cottage tea set if anyone remembers thankyou.i was 21 1956, im > now 66.the teaset was stolen by someone in Paso Robles Calif .ive been > trying to talk my husband into coming back and running a bed and > breakfast when he retires.
Aileen Marie Vogel.
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18/04/2001
Hello to anyone that knows me. I'm hoping to be living in Faringdon from Summer 2001. Martin Smyth
England
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My name is Margaret Haddon (nee Rogers), I lived in Faringdon between 1951 and 1973. I attended Tollington school between '63 and '68. .I try to keep up to date with Faringdon news via The Folly so am particularly interested in this web site. I have an aunt still living at Barcote. I would be pleased to hear from anyone that knows me. I'm very impressed by the web site.
Margaret Haddon
England
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15/04/2001
just found this site out of curiosity.But as im here,i may aswell say helo to evrybody whow new me.. HELO kev p faringdon skool 89/93 p.s someone leave'us a message.
kev p
england
13/03/2001
At the moment I live and work in Reading - at the University. However , with my wife , I recently visited Faringdon for the first time to see if it might be a place to 'retire'. We both fell for the town and have now , tentatively , begun to look for a house. We are interested in buying an older property reasonably close to the town centre. Whilst we do that your web-site will be a regular port of call to find out more about the town. Thanks.
Peter Pettit
Earley , Berkshire
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11/03/01
I was thrilled to find this website, I feel I have made some small connection to the town where my family have lived for at least 400 years! Anyone with any connection to the Boucher family in Faringdon or anyone with information - please contact me, I would love to hear from you.
Francine Bailey
Beccles, Suffolk, UK.
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03/03/01
Great site. Learnt more about Faringdon and area via the site than we've managed to pick up in 20 years of living in both Faringdon and Lechlade area. Will visit regularly, especially as my husband and I may be leaving the area - need to touch base occasionally. Well done
Theresa & Ross Beachey
UK
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12/02/01
What an informative website. I grew up in Faringdon but sadly moved away in 1990 and only visit the town on rare occasions. I now live near Edinburgh in Scotland with my family. Hello to anyone who went to Faringdon School between 1983-1988. Perhaps a school reunion could be arranged.
Debbie McEwan (nee Humphries)
Scotland
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09/02/01
Just stopped by Finally. The site looks really interesting. Well done.
Robin Britton
Cornwall
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02/02/2001
Very impressive big web site for a sweet little town, Well done Jen and all
Andy Boston
Market Restaurant
30/01/2001
I lived in Faringdon for 4years my husband was in the us air force .WE lived in a house called Dunraven House on London street their was a bakery next door we would get fresh bread evry morning i would also go to the dairy for fresh butter yum,yum.I also loved living in Faringdon I now live in Shandon California I would much rather be their.Does anyone know anything about Dunraven House Also the townspeople bought me a teapot that looked like Dunraven house before i left one lady owned the small grocery store I would like to know her name and others who owned local stores.Ive never forgot Farringdon.
Aileen M.Vogel (was Baker)
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26/01/2001
I am from Earls Colne near Colchester, Essex and am trying to help solve my wife's family history riddle. Her late mother was Helen Jean Tombs, we now know that her mother was from the Faringdon area but apparently she gave birth to Helen Jean in Canada. The riddle is how did she get there and perhaps more important how did she get to be in Belvedere in Kent in 1920 when Helen Jean was 10 years old. The child was put into the care of a children's home in Croydon from where she was 'adopted' We would like to hear from any living TOMBS who would like to help us solve the riddle.
John Macey
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11/01/2001
Re: Faringdon Virtual Tour
I have just seen your virtual tour and map, as pointed out by someone on the Berkshire-L mailing list. I wondered if you would know who I could contact to find out ;
a) where WIndmill Lane used to be in 1841, and
b) what was the name of the public house/beer house that used to be there. (And of course, if it has been renamed and still exists)
My ancestor William Shilton was publican in 1841 in Windmill Lane and I would love to learn more.
Thank you.
Juliet Evans
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10/01/2001
Hi - I have just recently moved to Faringdon and love it ! I am looking for old photo's of London Street, particularly the upper (east) end towards the Folly pub. Can anyone help me find some ?!
Katie North
UK
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08/01/2001
Firstly , hello and Happy New Year to you all from New Zealand.Good to see news of my old town , the photo's are great bring back memories. Any likely hood of more photos of other parts of Faringdon ?? I used to live and go to school in Faringdon ,and prior to that i used to live in Little Coxwell , so it would also be nice to see a few photo's or news from there.I don't know if any of my old school mates are still around , if so it would be good to hear from them . Modern technology isn't it amazing .Keep up the good work.
John Fletcher
New Zealand
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29/12/2000
Hi there.... my name is Heather Simon. I live in Visalia, California (USA). I love the website!! I lived in the Faringdon area for a few months about 15 years ago with my (now-ex)husband George, in 1985. He was in the U.S. Air Force at the time. We loved it there and I would still like to go back for a visit. George got to know some of the local Faringdon residence before I came over and he introduced them to me. We were regulars at the Faringdon Folly. At the time, David Avenell was the owner of the Folly with his mother Stella. If they are still around, I would love to get a message to them that we think about them all of the time. Another person that was very special to us while we were there is Mrs. Eve Francis. She lived on Marborough St. in Faringdon. We used to call her "Mom" because she was like a mother to us while we were there. I have lost touch with these very special people and would like to hear how they are doing. If anyone can find out for me and Email me back, I would be very grateful.
Heather Simon.
United States of America
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29/12/2000
I was shocked when I logged on to your website and my screen went dark. I thought,Uh Oh, NOW what have I done. Then the music started and I realised, it was a night time photo! How lovely is that? Well done!
H.Murphy
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14/12/2000
I am a big strong girl, eighteen months old; ever so good natured, but jolly boisterous. I'd really like a playmate, with lots and lots of energy, and not afraid of rolling in the mud. If anyone out there is interested in walkies with me, contact me, and maybe we can come to an arrangement
Rosa
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14/12/00
by the way, Love the website, woof woof woof.faringdon.org
At last! I've conquered the technology, and now I know what all the fuss is about! Well done Hilary and Gene, brilliant stuff! Will be back in touch! Very many congratulations on such a success from Celia and the girls at Presentation.
Celia Morley
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06/12/2000
Good Site. I think it needs to also have more views from 12-18 year olds and sections with their news.
James Pargeter
Faringdon, UK
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06/12/2000
Great site.
We are thinking of starting a Faringdon Photographic Society in conjunction with our website, any one interested or is there already one? Keep up the good work.
Contact Carl at [email protected] if you're interested.
Carl Duringer
19/10/00
Visited web site for first time this evening - well done, it's excellent. As a trader in Faringdon it's great to see the town promoted in such and exciting and innovative way. All of us at Sandwich Phillers wish Faringdon.org all the best for your future developments!
Lesley Phillips
Sandwich Phillers, Faringdon
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Great site! I recently moved to Faringdon from Fernham, where my parents still live. My main interest is catching moths, and you can see some of the bugs that fly around this area by visiting the following website: http://www.geocities.com/ukmoth/index.html
Steve Nash
UK
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19/09/00
Marlborough greets the pioneers of an impressively worked on web site!
R T Sanderson
14/09/00
I think that this is an excellent web-site and will be even better when it is finished. I was born in Faringdon in a house overlooking the Town Hall and went to Faringdon Grammar School for Girls now no longer with us. Rachel Fletcher (nee Boffin)
Rachel Fletcher
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20/08/00
When I took a job in Oxfordshire last year I decided to move up from Surrey. I spent a few days travelling around to find the right place to settle and guess what?...when I drove into Faringdon I thought this is it!.A beautiful Old Market Town with lots of character.Not too noisy, not too quiet. I moved to Faringdon in November last year and think its a wonderful place. Of course, I've heard those who say it could do with more life and is not as bustling as it used to be ...its up to us as residents to improve it. Keep up the good work on the site. Its great to expose the value of Faringdon to the world as well as the local community.
David Reynolds
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28/07/00
Congratulations on producing such a great site. As a resident of Faringdon I'll use this to find out what's going on in the town. Good luck.
Eddie Williams
25/07/00
Great site. I agree with the comment that Faringdon has a great deal to offer - it's a great place to live. I've been here 25 years and brought up three children here, who attended Faringdon schools and are all doing well. Keep up the good work.
Roger Leitch
[email protected]
12/07/00
I love living in Faringdon- it's got everything anybody needs plus more!! There are loads of friendly people and the shops sell everything that is needed. It's the best town for miles around!!!
Eleanor Morton
[email protected]
09/07/00
What a great site. Our club has been using the oxlink.co.uk/faringdon/index to pass information around to students and parents to advertise our activities. What I like most as an ex-Faringdonian, (now living over the border in Cotswold district). Is it's Faringdon specific! "By the community for the community." I have requested our club particulars be added to the site and have made a few suggestions to enhance and develop the site further. Needless to say I'm a convert.
Peter Combes
Sensei and Chairman
Faringdon Judo Club
Tucker Park, Faringdon
30/06/00
Dear Hilary & Gene. Congratulations on your achievement, no mean feat! Keep up the good work and best wishes for the future. Best regards,
Mike Perks.
21/06/00
Very nice web site.....loved your dog.... Good luck, regards
Claire
Phoenix Electrical
21/06/00
What an excellent web site. Here are some links you may find useful to include: http://www.faringdondramatic.org.uk/ (which I have just started) http://atschool.eduweb.co.uk/faringdonschool/ (something wrong with getting a CR here) http://www.oxlink.co.uk/faringdon/index.html http://witcombe.sbc.edu/earthmysteries/EMWhiteHorse.html
Ian Lee
20/06/00
We are Faringdon residents and after reading the article in The Folly we've just logged in, we think website is great. Very well done, more power to your mouse.
Patsy & David Turner
19/06/00
Well done Hillary and Gene
Pat Pinches
18/06/00