When was farnham built

Castle Street remains one of the most striking Georgian streets in England with its imposing facades and impressive width, as it rises towards the castle. The small market at the foot of the street, near the old Corn Exchange, serves to remind the town of its past. Farnham continued to change and develop in the 19 th century with the opening of the railway station in ; the arrival of gaslight in ; the construction of the army camp at nearby Aldershot in and a network of sewers in the s.

Farnham School of Art opened in and was associated with the arts and crafts movement when architects such as Edwin Lutyens and Harold Falkner, painters such as George Watts and W. Allen, potters such as Mary Watts and landscape gardeners such as Gertrude Jekyll worked in the area. The school promoted the education in craft subjects as part of its curriculum, and a powerful reputation was developed that has lasted throughout the 20th century and to the present day. Craft courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels are offered at the University for the Creative Arts at Farnham, the successor institution to the Art School.

The 20 th century saw the creation of a number of craft organisations which are thriving to this day and which continue the tradition of craft which began in Farnham all those centuries ago. Buildings throughout the town now recall this rich history of making and illustrate how craft makes Farnham such a unique and distinctive place. Many of these buildings are brought to life in the industrial heritage and art trails. Museum of Farnham , Waverley.

Farnham Park , Waverley Farnham Park is a acre medieval deer park overlooking the town with an impressive 1km tree lined avenue and a large children's play area. Skip To Main Content. Visit Business. Itinerary Planner Welcome to the Itinerary Planner. Follow Us Facebook Twitter Instagram. Type: Town. About Known for its Georgian streets, historic buildings and craft heritage, with easy access to the rural North Downs Way , Farnham is a historic market town nestled in the rolling Surrey Hills; offering visitors a chance to enjoy quintessential England, just an hour from the capital.

Markets At heart, Farnham is a market town. Shopping Farnham has a wealth of shopping opportunities; with a range of independent boutiques alongside diverse high street shops you can find unique gifts, fashion brands or household essentials here, nestled between a variety of pubs, restaurants and cafes both independent and well known UK chains.

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Road Directions By car The town of Farnham is a few miles south of Guildford, and is very easy to find by road, being well signposted from both the A3, A31 and M3 motorway.

Bus Buses run from Farnham to surrounding towns and villages. Train The railway station is located just south of the A31 on Station Hill. Taxi Taxi ranks are situated at the railway station and at the bottom of Castle Street. Related Farnham Castle , Waverley Steeped in history overlooking the charming town of Farnham Museum of Farnham , Waverley Farnham Park , Waverley Farnham Park is a acre medieval deer park overlooking the town with an impressive 1km tree lined avenue and a large children's play area.

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Type of Event meeting conference lunch dinner team building 24 hour Christmas Awards dinner product launch other. Please enter a number greater than or equal to 1. Local government in Farnham The first Mayor The town crest. Local government in Farnham From until , Farnham Urban District Council was the local and district body responsible for the town and environs of Farnham.

The town crest In Farnham Town Council was given permission to use adapted armorial bearings, known as the coat of arms, that had first been granted to Farnham Urban District Council in The design expresses in heraldic form and colours, the main features in the history of Farnham.