Farnham Common
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Farnham Common | |
Farnham Common shown within Buckinghamshire |
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Parish | Farnham Royal |
District | South Bucks |
Shire county | Buckinghamshire |
Region | South East |
Constituent country | England |
Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
Post town | Stoke Poges/Fulmer |
Postcode district | SL2 |
Dialling code | 01753 |
Police | Thames Valley |
Fire | Buckinghamshire |
Ambulance | South Central |
European Parliament | South East England |
UK Parliament | Beaconsfield |
List of places: UK • England • Buckinghamshire |
Farnham Common is a village in the parish of Farnham Royal, in Buckinghamshire, England. It is to the north of the village of Farnham Royal, and borders both the area known as Burnham Beeches and the town of Slough.
Lois Allan invented Fuzzy Felt in her cottage in the village during World War Two. The village church, dedicated to St John, is celebrating its centenary in 2007 with a special programme of services, concerts and talks.
[edit] Famous Locals
- Martin O'Neill – Football Manager
- Dennis Waterman – Actor
- Johnny Ball – Television Presenter
[edit] Famous People related to Farnham Common
- Zoe Ball – Ex-Radio DJ
- Phil Vickery – celebrity chef