Farningham

Some years ago, at Farningham, (a village through which a noble trout-stream takes its course), stood a flour-mill, the proprietor of which informed my father, that he had often observed an enormous trout in the stream, near the mill-head, and that he would endeavour to catch it, in order to ascertain its real dimensions, as he was very desirous to have a picture done from it.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 334, October 4, 1828 Various

Numerous individuals now living at Farningham can attest the truth of this account; and, probably, the painting may still be seen at that place.

The Mirror of Literature, Amusement, and Instruction Volume 12, No. 334, October 4, 1828 Various

Farningham -- prettiest place possible, and one that the broken-hearted

Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 99, July 12, 1890 Various

'As I advised you in my last, we were on our way to Farningham, when something went wrong with the engine, and we had to stop here for repairs, and mamma was so charmed with this little village that she decided to stay awhile; she says it seems to suit her better than any place she has seen; poor mamma, I wish

A Princess in Calico Edith Ferguson Black 1896

The same result followed his chairmanship of a dinner in aid of the Farningham Homes for Little Boys on June 2nd.

The Life of King Edward VII with a sketch of the career of King George V 1893

In half a dozen places it cut across lanes, and once across the great high road from Farningham to

By What Authority? Robert Hugh Benson 1892

When he found that we knew something -- and more than something -- of the hunting-field, and that I knew his country, including Squire Lufton, to say nothing of the Lion at Farningham (one of the sweetest and most charming hostelries in all England), he took me to his heart, and told me his mission and his grief.

The Cockaynes in Paris Or 'Gone abroad' W. Blanchard Jerrold 1855

Thieves in Farningham, Kent reportedly severed six cables in the area as they stole 3km of copper wiring.

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According to the telecoms and IT company, six cables were cut in five places in the Farningham area, and nearly three kilometres of copper cabling are being replaced.

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Roper was a recusant catholic and spent most of his time at his country estate at Farningham.

Pepys' Diary - Encyclopedia 2010