Conservation Area
Farnborough Street is one of the oldest streets in Farnborough, with several houses dating back to the 16th century. Historic Farnborough North railway station is positioned at the end. Farnborough Street is the original High Street of the town, situated in a Conservation Area, with 11 listed Grade I and II buildings within an 800 metre radius. It has been neglected over time, our aim is to conserve and respect this historic part of Farnborough.
The Imperial Crypt at St Michael’s Abbey, Farnborough is the burial place of the exiled Emperor
Napoléon III of France and his wife, Eugenie de Montijo. It also contains the tomb of the couple’s son, Napoleon Eugene, Prince Imperial (also known as Napoleon IV) who died in 1879. He was the pretender to the Imperial throne of France hence the ‘Imperial Arms’ Public House, Farnborough Street, now sadly closed to become residential property.
