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	Faringdon Colony, Oxfordshire
		Lord Faringdon supplied milk, eggs and vegetables, but our anarchist cook accused him of exploiting the older boys as slave labour and had to be sent away.
		During the 2nd Lord Faringdon's day, Buscot was regularly used as the venue for conferences attended by prominent socialist politicians, the most celebrated being in 1970, after the fall of Harold Wilson's government.
		Lord Faringdon was a trustee of the Wallace Collection and, in a house where the owner had amassed, rather then inherited, the majority of the contents (and was continually adding to them) this must have provoked many an enjoyable discussion.
	www.spanishrefugees-basquechildren.org /C6-13-Faringdon_Colony.html (895 words)

	Faringdon History
		Faringdon itself probably owes its existence to a tongue shaped mass of Lower Greensand which protrudes from beneath the Gault Clay between Uffington and Baulking and which extends to the north-west as far as the junction of Coxwell Rd. and Highworth Rd. south west of Faringdon's town centre.
		Faringdon residents will recall the early 90's when the injudicious removal of stabilising vegetation at the base of The Folly hill resulted in a massive landslip which dumped a mass of mud and gravel in the town centre.
		Faringdon itself has long been a centre of the extraction industry, the sponge gravels providing gravel for construction, as have the sand pits in and around Sandford in the Vale (exploiting the underlying Jurassic rocks), for well over a hundred years.
	www.faringdon.org /hygeology.htm (2514 words)

	Faringdon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Faringdon is a picturesque market town in the Vale of White Horse, near the Thames Valley in southern England, United Kingdom.
		Faringdon is also the base for the Faringdon Enterprise Gateway, which is run by SEEDA to help and advise businesses in rural west Oxfordshire.
		A 3.5 mile branch line was opened in 1864, between Faringdon and the Great Western Railway (GWR) at Uffington, with construction funded by the Faringdon Railway Company (purchased outright by the GWR in 1886).
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Faringdon (579 words)

	CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Bl. Hugh Faringdon
		The name of his probable birthplace is also the surname by which he is generally known, but he bore the arms of Cook of Kent.
		Among Henry's New Year gifts in 1532 was £20 in a white leather purse to the Abbot of Reading.
		Faringdon sat in Parliament from 1523 to 1539.
	www.newadvent.org /cathen/07518a.htm (248 words)

	Britannia: History of Faringdon (Berkshire)
		Faringdon Folly is a 140ft brick tower built on a whim for Lord Berners.
		Faringdon House was, for many generations, home of the Pyes, an interesting family who originated in Wales: the name comes from Ap Hugh meaning "Son of Hugh".
		Faringdon Church was a Saxon Minster, but the present building is mostly 13th century.
	www.britannia.com /history/berks/faringdon.html (836 words)

	Faringdon Poor Law Union and Workhouse
		In around 1801, Faringdon erected a workhouse under the terms of Gilbert's Act of 1782.
		Faringdon was also the location of a Female School of Industry — such establishments provided pauper children with training, mostly in domestic and agricultural skills.
		Faringdon Poor Law Union was formed on 2nd February 1835, one of the first unions to be declared following the 1834 Act.
	users.ox.ac.uk /~peter/workhouse/Faringdon/Faringdon.shtml (885 words)

	Faringdon and District Museum
		Faringdon is a small market town in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, with a population of 5,000.
		Faringdon is on the A420, 18 miles south west of Oxford and 12 miles north east of Swindon.
		Much more information about Faringdon can be found by taking a look at OXLink, who provide a list of places to stay, eat, visit, etc. in the area.
	atschool.eduweb.co.uk /daveh/fadm.html (436 words)

	Berks FHS Family Historian) Jun 2000 Education in Langford and Little Faringdon
		Little Faringdon School, on the other hand, was the property of the de Mauleys, and was not used by the villagers; while it was being repaired in 1902, teaching took place in the de Mauleys' laundry.
		From Little Faringdon the pupils went to Lechlade Carnival; on two occasions they 'took the Monitress with them', though we are not told whether she had permission from the teacher to be absent from her duties.
		This was not always effective: at Little Faringdon the teacher complained in March 1906, 'I have taken E Jefferies name off roll, as she has only attended one week out of eleven, although mother has promised to send every week,' but there were no prosecutions for persistent absence from either school.
	www.berksfhs.org.uk /journal/Jun2000/Jun2000EducationLangfordAndLittleFaringdon.htm (3035 words)

	Reading Borough Libraries: Great People of Reading
		Faringdon kept the abbey in good order and encouraged the grammar school attached to the Abbey, attracting better staff and noble pupils.
		In September Faringdon was accused of treason, and taken to the Tower.
		Faringdon’s death sentence was passed by Thomas Cromwell, the King’s chief minister, without the proper trial that was his due.
	www.readinglibraries.org.uk /services/local/faringdon.htm (456 words)

	Welcome to Faringdon online: Contact
		District Councillor VWHDC for Faringdon and the Coxwells
		District Councillor for Faringdon and Littleworth 1995 - 1999
		In October 2001, I moved to Faringdon to start a new career as a Process Engineer with Tetronics Ltd., but still act as a university external examiner and in the accreditation of university courses.
	www.faringdontowncouncil.org.uk /members_contact.html (1597 words)

	Faringdon
		Faringdon property prices have benefited from being located in close proximity to Swindon.
		As a buy to let investment Faringdon is highly unlikely to provide the rental yield returns you would expect from neighbouring Swindon and Oxford; the rental yields would make it very difficult to obtain 90% buy to let mortgages.
		If you live in Faringdon and want to apply the research carried out by the leading buy to let mortgage broker (Landlord Mortgages) you would consider buy to let options in Swindon and Oxford.
	www.faringdon.co.uk (353 words)

	Touring Berkshire Towns on Britannia: Faringdon
		Faringdon is more akin to the small Cotswold towns of Western Oxfordshire than those of Berkshire.
		Faringdon has a large central market-place (market day Tuesday) in which pride of place is taken by the delightful Market Hall: an old 17th century building elevated above open stone columns.
		Faringdon has a good lesiure centre with new indoor swimming pool and there is the Faringdon Golf Course just outside the town at Great Coxwell.
	www.britannia.com /tours/berks/berktn09.html (404 words)

	Little Faringdon Crossing
		Why this was the only level crossing on the East Gloucestershire Railway remains something of a mystery, especially as the numerous road overbridges were built so cheaply and the terrain was so flat that level crossings would have been the normal choice.
		This view from 10 August 1972 shows that although the gates had gone, the posts were still there, and of course the ground frame hut hadn't yet been removed, and at this time still retained its original stove pipe chimney.
		A short distance after Little Faringdon crossing, the line crossed the River Leach on a twin span girder bridge (SP229004), each span being 8 ft 3 in (9 ft 6 in on the skew) wide.
	www.martin.loader.btinternet.co.uk /Little_Faringdon.htm (679 words)

	Hugh COOK of Faringdon (Abbot of Reading)
		Hugh Faringdon alias Hugh Cook was sub-chamberlain of the Benedictine Abbey of Reading at the death of Abbot Thomas Worcester in Jul 1520, and was elected to supply the vacancy.
		Furthermore, while the King was searching everywhere in England and on the Continent for authorities to support his views on matrimonial law, Faringdon sent him a catalogue of the abbey library and, subsequently, the books which he thought would serve his purpose.
		In 1535, the Abbot, it is said, intended to have resigned in favour of the Prior of Leominster, a cell of Reading, but changed his intention in consequence of the passing of the Statute of Abatement of Pensions.
	www.tudorplace.com.ar /Bios/HughCookFaringdon.htm (584 words)

	FYFC Homepage
		The club offers many opportunities to join in with social activities not only in the Faringdon area but also nationally and abroad.
		Faringdon YFC provides fun organised activities, home and away for lots of different young people aged 10-26 who enjoy the countryside, taking part in competitions, social gatherings, learning new skills and making new friends.
		Faringdon Young Farmers is based in Oxfordshire and is one of 15 clubs in the county.
	www.faringdonyfc.co.uk (253 words)

	Faringdon
		Faringdon, which means fern-covered hill, is the main market town in the south west of Oxfordshire.
		Faringdon Folly, built by the eccentric Lord Berners in 1935, ensures that Faringdon has a clear landmark for many miles around.
		Faringdon is a delightful market town, located on the threshold of the Cotswolds.
	www.whitehorsedc.gov.uk /business/town_centre_management/DetailPage-1839.asp (235 words)

	Hugh Cook Faringdon - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Hugh Cook Faringdon (Unknown to 15th November 1539),also known as Hugh Faringdon or Hugh Cook of Faringdon where he was presumably born.
		When the commissioners arrived to take the surrender of Reading Abbey, they reported favourably of the Abbot's willingness to conform, but the surrender of the Abbey does not survive, and it is not therefore known whether Faringdon signed it.
		In 1539, Faringdon was indicted of high treason accused of having assisted the Northern rebels with money.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Hugh_Cook_Faringdon (184 words)

	Berkshire History: Faringdon
		Some say King Alfred the Great burnt his famous cakes at Faringdon, though this episode is usually assigned to Athelney in Somerset.
		In the very north of Faringdon parish is the hamlet of Pidnell, where stands Radcot Bridge.
		The Battle of Radcot Bridge is an oft forgotten struggle that took place during the turbulant years of King Richard II’s reign, when his uncles were busy trying to impose their will on the immovable King.
	www.berkshirehistory.com /villages/faringdon.html (1038 words)

	Hotels in Faringdon. Online booking for Faringdon hotels, Oxfordshire
		Faringdon has panoramic views from its pretty perch on a golden limestone ridge between two beautiful river valleys, the Ock and the Thames.
		It was the last folly to be built in England, commissioned by a charming eccentric, Lord Bernes.
		A few moments stroll from the centre of Faringdon leads to open fields and a network of footpaths.
	www.information-britain.co.uk /hoteltowns.cfm?town=Faringdon&county=11 (373 words)

	OXTowns.co.uk :: Faringdon Local Attractions
		Buscot Park, 18th century house contains the Faringdon Collection of fine paintings and furniture set in attractive Parkland; featuring two lakes, water gardens and a walled garden.
		Faringdon House, built for Lord Henry Pye in the 18th century.
		Faringdon Folly - half a mile E of Faringdon.
	www.oxtowns.co.uk /faringdon/todo.html (239 words)

	Homes for sale in Faringdon Retirement Village Nambucca Heads
		Faringdon Village offers you a relaxing and secure retirement lifestyle amid the magnificent coastal and rainforest environment of the NSW north coast.
		That's surely an excellent reason for you to choose Faringdon Village as the ideal place to retire.
		For more information about Faringdon Village, homes for sale and anything you need to know about a Nambucca Heads retirement lifestyle, kindly contact our friendly management team.
	www.faringdon.com.au (141 words)

	The barons Faringdon: their cousinship with Jean Margaret (Kennedy) Mitchelson through the Rapalje family
		The Faringdon collection was further developed by the first lord’s grandson and heir, Sir (Alexander) Gavin Henderson (see DNB for 1971-1980).
		Lord Faringdon had, in the 1920s, been a member of the set known as the “Bright Young Things,” depicted in the novels of Evelyn Waugh and Aldous Huxley.
		The Faringdons’ American-Canadian ancestry is through the Earls of Carnwath (an extinct title), whose numbering is so confused that we have not committed ourselves on the point here.
	cybrary.uwinnipeg.ca /people/dobson/genealogy/famous/Faringdon.html (1039 words)

	Faringdon Hotels \| accommodation - hotels in Faringdon Oxfordshire Cotswolds
		The Faringdon hotels listed below are either in the town or we have given a rough guide as to how far they are from Faringdon.
		Faringdon is positioned between the Thames and Ridgeway.
		Faringdon was the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Wessex and Alfred the Great had his castle here.
	www.kayukay.co.uk /faringdonhotels.html (634 words)

	Berkshire History for Kids: Faringdon
		The Kings of Wessex had a palace at Faringdon, probably near the church.
		During the Civil War between the Empress Matilda and her cousin, King Stephen, Matilda's half-brother, the Duke of Gloucester, built her a castle at Faringdon.
		Faringdon Folly was built on the site of the old castle by Lord Berners in 1935.
	www.berkshirehistory.com /kids/faringdon.html (279 words)

	OXTowns.co.uk :: Faringdon
		Its strategic position between the Thames and Ridgeway has given rise to a long history for the town.
		Faringdon (meaning 'fern-covered hill') was the first capital of the ancient kingdom of Wessex and Alfred the Great had his castle here.
		King John gave the town a royal charter in 1216 for a weekly market which continues to this day in the Market place.
	www.oxtowns.co.uk /faringdon (174 words)

	Churches Together in and Around Faringdon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		THE next President of Churches Together in and around Faringdon is to be Geoff Smith.
		A regular member of All Saints' Church, Faringdon, he was very active in the Vale Alive campaign and is a strong supporter of the annual national March for Jesus.
		A warm farewell was given at the AGM to the Rev Colin Rudd, Vicar of the parish of Gainfield which comprises Buckland, Littleworth and Pusey, who is retiring in May after 10 years here.
	members.aol.com /unitedchur/ctiaaf.htm (458 words)

	Little Faringdon (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
		Then King John endowed the Abbey of Bello Loco (now Beaulieu) in the New Forest with lands at Faringdon and the southern part of Langford; the latter soon became known as Little Faringdon.
		In 1860, Little Faringdon was elevated into a parish in its own right, but was re-united with Langford in 1964, when the same priest was inducted as vicar of both parishes.
		In 1988 both were united with the parishes of Kencot, Broadwell, Filkins cum Broughton Poggs and Kelmscott to form the Broadshire Group served by a common vicar, and in September 1994 the Group was itself combined with the Shill Valley Group to form the present United Benefice, covering the whole south west corner of Oxfordshire.
	ox18.net /littlefaringdon.htm (204 words)

	Faringdon Arts Festival 2006 Friday
		The third annual Faringdon Arts Festival happened over the weekend of the 7th,8th and 9th July 2006.
		Faringdon's power rock group Powertrain doing it live.
		Using the stage lighting this was at the end of the evening with the whole stage of performers singing that Tony Christie classic.
	www.digitalcane.co.uk /gallery_29161.html (354 words)

	Welcome to Faringdon Town Council
		Two major planning applications are due to be considered by the Town Council Planning and Highways Committee at its scheduled meeting on Tuesday, 23 January 2007 at 7.15 pm in the Corn Exchange, Faringdon.
		The first application is for a large proposed development on the land off Park Road, Faringdon and the other is for 40 dwellings off Coxwell Road, Faringdon.
		The Vale of White Horse District Council are proposing to close their Faringdon Area Office sometime later this year.
	www.faringdontowncouncil.org.uk (201 words)

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