History of Farnborough Street
There is a huge amount of history within the street and environs. Farnborough Street being the original village street of Farnborough before military and aviation was established in the area. In Farnborough street itself Simmonds Brewery of Reading occupied several buildings, some used as a bottling plant, one as a laundry. Some resident houses were a Bakers, Cobblers shop, Sweet Shop, Post office – all of which have retained many original features which are easily recognisable in historic photographs.
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There are several published books of the History of Farnborough which itemise several buildings and businesses that were in the street. Educational tours are led down Farnborough Street by local historians. Many groups of all ages have enjoyed and benefited by the visual evidence as they walk along the street listening to the tour guide.
