Farnham: Seven Things You Might Not Know About the Town
7 facts about the town, each taken from Wikipedia and linked to its source.
A few facts about Farnham, paraphrased from its Wikipedia article (text available under CC BY-SA, retrieved 2026-10-03). Wikipedia can be edited by anyone, so check anything you plan to rely on.
Farnham Castle dates from 1138
Wikipedia says Henry de Blois started building Farnham Castle in 1138 as accommodation for the Bishop of Winchester.
Waverley Abbey was England's first Cistercian abbey
According to the article, Waverley Abbey was founded in 1128 by William Giffard and was the first Cistercian abbey in England.
The railway arrived in 1848
The London and South Western Railway reached Farnham in 1848, which the article links to its growth as a commuter town.
Farnham became an Urban District in 1894
Wikipedia says Farnham became an Urban District in 1894, before later becoming part of Waverley Borough Council.
The School of Art opened in 1866
The article says Farnham School of Art opened in 1866 and became associated with the Arts and Crafts movement.
William Cobbett was born in a Farnham pub
Wikipedia says William Cobbett was born in Farnham in 1763, in a pub called the Jolly Farmer.
The council bought Farnham Park in 1930
The article says the council purchased Farnham Park in 1930; its 295 acres had been formally offered for sale in 1928.
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