John Speed (1542-1629 Cartographer)
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John Speed (1542-1629) the famous Stuart period cartographer whose maps of English counties are often found framed in homes throughout the UK was born in Farndon.
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Edward the Elder (c.874-877 – 17 July 924 - King of England - died here)
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Edward the Elder (c.874-877 – 17 July 924) was King of England from 899 until 924). He was the son of Alfred the Great and Alfred's wife, Ealhswith, and became King of Wessex upon his father's death in 899. He died leading an army against a Cambro-Mercian rebellion, on 17 July 924 at Farndon and was buried in the New Minster in Winchester.
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A river tragedy from the 1960s
A harrowing story of a river tragedy from the mid-sixties which took place close to Farndon Bridge. Christine Haywood, originally from Liverpool, tells the story of her family holiday in a Farndon riverside cottage, which came to an abrupt end in tragic circumstances.
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Henry Bowen of Farndon - fireman on the Lusitania
The sinking of the Lusitania in May 1915 remains one of the most controversial events of the First World War, or indeed any war. But did you know there was a Farndon man on board, helping to keep the engines going on her crossing from New York to Liverpool? Click here to read a full account of the events and the aftermath, and what became of Henry Bowen.
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