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Farnborough, Hampshire history

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Ferneberga, Farnburghe, Farenberg, Farnborowe, Fremborough, Farneborough (16th century) Farnborow, Farnborough, Farnborough, and Farnborough were first known in the 11th century. Farnborough was first known as Farenburghe and Farnborobow in the 13th and 14th century; Farnborough later became Farnborough.

Tower Hill

There is substantial evidence that many years ago a large accumulation of Sarsen stones existed upon what later came to be known as Tower Hill.

Farnborough Abbey

The Imperial Crypt there is the resting place of Napoleon III (1808–1873), Emperor of the French, and his wife, Eugénie de Montijo, and their son, Napoléon, Prince Imperial. The town is the home of St. Michael’s Abbey.

River Blackwater

The River Blackwater on the Hampshire/Surrey border was the location of the first international prize fight between Tom Sayers and John C. Heenan.

Samuel Cody

Samuel Franklin Cody, or Colonel Sam Cody as he was known, was one of the early pioneers of aviation. He died when he crashed his plane on Ball Hill, a site which is now within Qinetiq’s Technology Park. A statue was unveiled on the 100th anniversary of his death, 7 August 2013.

RAE

Farnborough Airfield is the site of the historic Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) Part of the old RAE, Farnborough’s historic wind tunnels are now listed buildings. The latter was used extensively for research into Concorde’s aerodynamics, and later that of Formula 1 cars.

The Tumble Down Dick

The Tumble Down Dick Pub has been present on the A325 Farnborough Road since the 17th century. It was reputedly connected to Richard Cromwell, and was the central focus of the town before its 19th-century refocus toward North Camp and the town centre proper’s 20th century development. The pub closed in 2008 and was designated an “Asset of Community Value” in 2013 after local protest over planning permission by McDonald’s.

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Farnborough, Hampshire has places to explore by foot, bike or bus. Below are a selection of the varied Farnborough, Hampshire’s destinations you can visit with additional content available at the Walkfo Farnborough, Hampshire’s information audio spots:

Government House, Aldershot Government House is a building in Aldershot Garrison, Hampshire, England. It was built in the 1960s and 1960s. It is located on the site of Aldershots Garrison. It has been named Government House since 1961.

Officers Club Services Ground The Officers Club Services Ground is a cricket ground in Fleet Road, Aldershot, Hampshire. It was built in 1874 after the purchase of 25,000 acres of land by the War Office for military training. By 1874 it had been constructed for use by the various regiments garrisoned there.

Rushmoor Rushmoor is a local government district and borough in Hampshire. It covers Aldershot and Farnborough as well as Cove and North Camp. It was formed on 1 April 1974 by the merger of the borough and the Farnborough urban district. The borough took its name from a military showground constructed in 1923. In May 2000, a referendum was held on whether to change the name of the district.

Keogh Barracks Keogh Barracks is a military installation on Mytchett Place Road, Surrey, England. It is located in the area of Mytchettt, Surrey.

Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut The Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut, is a former British Army installation near Camberley, Surrey. It was the headquarters of the Royal Logistic Corps (RLC) and also the Defence College of Logistics, Policing and Administration.

Cadet Training Centre, Frimley Park The Cadet Training Centre (CTC), Frimley Park is the home of the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) and the Army Cadet force (ACF) The CTC is home to the combined Cadet Forces of the Army and Combined Cadets of the combined forces.

Frimley Green F.C. Frimley Green Football Club is a football club based near Camberley, Surrey, England. They are currently members of the Combined Counties League Premier Division South.

Guillemont Barracks Guillemont Barracks was a military installation at Minley in Hampshire. It was located just off of junction 4a of the M3 on the Minley Road (A327)

Farnborough (Main) railway station Farnborough (Main) is on the South West Main Line and serves the town of Farnborough in Hampshire. It is 33 miles 17 chains (53.5 km) from London Waterloo and is situated between Brookwood and Fleet. The station is one of two in the town, named Farnborough North, is situated on the North Downs Line.

The Tumbledown Dick The Tumbledown Dick was a former public house in Farnborough, Hampshire. The name originates as the satirical nickname given to Richard Cromwell, son of Oliver Cromwell. The pub was the central focus of Farnborough before its 19th-century refocus toward North Camp.

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