28 Facts About Farnham Surrey

Farnham Surrey Geological Society is an active organisation in the town, and the Museum of Farnham Surrey has a collection of geological samples and fossils.

Farnham Surrey has a temperate maritime climate, free from extreme temperatures, with moderate rainfall and often breezy conditions.

Farnham Surrey's history has been claimed to extend back tens of thousands of years to hunters of the Paleolithic or early Stone Age, on the basis of tools and prehistoric animal bones found together in deep gravel pits.

William Stukeley propounded that Farnham Surrey is the site of the lost Roman settlement of Vindomis, although this is believed to be at Neatham, near Alton.

Parishes within Farnham Surrey hundred were: Frensham Elstead, the liberty of Dockenfield, the liberty of Waverley, Seal the tythings of Badshot, Runfold, Culverlands, Tilford with Culverlands, Farnham Surrey, Runwick, Wrecklesham, and Bourne.

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Farnham Surrey was granted its charter as a town in 1249 by William de Ralegh, then Bishop of Winchester.

The fast link with London meant city businessmen could think of having a house in the country and still be in close contact with the office; Farnham Surrey thereby became an early example of a 'commuter town'.

That same year, St Joan of Arc Church was built on Waverley Lane, it was dedicated to St Joan of Arc because Farnham Surrey Castle was a residence of Cardinal Henry Beaufort who presided over the saint's trial.

The people of Farnham Surrey raised enough money to buy the building so that it could be converted into a community centre for the town.

Farnham Surrey is served by several bus routes, the majority of bus services originate from Aldershot bus station and are run by Stagecoach.

Farnham Surrey is the western starting point of the North Downs Way National Trail, which is predominantly footpath.

Farnham Surrey is a market town with many shops located along the main thoroughfare running through West Street, The Borough and East Street.

Farnham Surrey once had a second hospital which was at the end of Bardsley Drive, on the site which is Lynton Close.

Farnham Surrey Castle was built by the Normans and updated over the years as the Palace of the Bishops of Winchester.

Farnham Surrey has several art galleries: the New Ashgate Gallery in Lower Church Lane has exhibitions by established and new artists in a variety of media, the exhibition changing on the first Saturday of each month.

Farnham Surrey Maltings has diverse concerts including opera, folk and acoustic music gigs, band evenings and stand up comedy nights, as well as shows and workshops for younger people.

In keeping with the town's historical link with hop-growing and beer, the Farnham Surrey Maltings holds the Farnham Surrey Beer Exhibition, an annual event that started in 1977.

Farnham Surrey was Master of Farnham Art School from 1889 to 1927 and many of his works depict landscapes of the Farnham area.

Gerald Flood, stage, TV and film actor, lived in Farnham Surrey for most of his life; Peter Lupino, a well-known West End actor of the 1930s and 40s, and member of the famous theatrical family, lived for many years in Farnham Surrey, in Red Lion Lane and was a well-known local character in his retirement.

Farnham Surrey has a broad mix of state, religious and independent schools.

Farnham Surrey has a public golf course which is next to the cricket ground directly behind Farnham Surrey Castle.

Horse named Farnham Surrey took part in the 1850 Grand National but was largely unregarded by the public and finished outside the first four.

Farnham Surrey is represented by councillors at a county, district and town level.

Farnham Surrey Herald is the only newspaper exclusively for Farnham Surrey; published by Tindle Newspaper Group.

Farnham Surrey is served by local social media groups including Facebook 'Farnham Surrey Rants' which raises money for charity.

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Rev John Macleod Campbell Crum, writer of the hymn Now the Green Blade Riseth, was Rector of Farnham Surrey from 1913 to 1928, and his daughter Margaret was born in the town in 1921.

Farnham Surrey played in Farnham Cricket Club's first match, against Odiham, when he was 16 years old.

Farnham Surrey's family moved to Farnham when he was two years old, so his father could be nearer to Brooklands race track.