The town of Farnham in Surrey lies south-west of London, on the
River Wey. The original settlement dates from the Saxon period,
although little survives of it today. Following the Norman invasion
the Bishop of Winchester built an earthen motte-and-bailey fort
overlooking the Saxon settlement. It was redeveloped as a stone
castle in the twelfth century, a substantial part of which still
stands. The same period saw the construction of St Andrew’s
Church. The town was T-shaped and enclosed by a town ditch, which
partially survives. During the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
the town prospered and an extensive range of Georgian streetscapes
and buildings were laid within the boundaries, including Castle
Street, West Street, the Borough, and Downing Street, with most of
the Georgian fabric surviving. Each of these streets has
outstanding Georgian housing and public buildings, including the
museum in Downing Street and town house developments in West Street
and Castle Street. During the nineteenth and twentieth centuries
the town experienced considerable expansion and it continues to
thrive today, with new buildings integrated into the townscape and
many of its old industrial buildings turned to cultural, commercial
or community uses. Farnham in 50 Buildings explores the history of
this town in Surrey through a selection of its most interesting
buildings and structures, showing the changes that have taken place
over the years. This book will appeal to all those who live in
Farnham or who have an interest in the area.
General
Imprint: |
Amberley Publishing
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Series: |
In 50 Buildings |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
Pat Dargan
|
Dimensions: |
234 x 165mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
96 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-398-11190-5 |
Categories: |
Books
|
LSN: |
1-398-11190-2 |
Barcode: |
9781398111905 |
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