The result of the train crash at Farlington Junction on July 23, 1894.The result of the train crash at Farlington Junction on July 23, 1894.
The result of the train crash at Farlington Junction on July 23, 1894.

12 amazing old images from Farlington's past

By Steve Deeks
Published 22nd Feb 2021, 15:36 BST
Updated 9th Feb 2024, 09:54 BST
There’s an interesting selection from Farlington here that may well bring back some memories for some of you.

Some of the images included are of workers from the Twilfit corset factory, Lampson and Paragon printers and Mason’s farm.You will also see the Dunham Bush factory, the reservoir being built and a train crash at the station from way back in the past.

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Taken after a wedding St Andrews Church, Farlington in 1941. Can anyone recognise these people?

9. Memories of Farlington

Taken after a wedding St Andrews Church, Farlington in 1941. Can anyone recognise these people? Photo: The News archive

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Dunham Bush at Farlington taken 25th October 1990

10. Memories of Farlington

Dunham Bush at Farlington taken 25th October 1990 Photo: -

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Neighbours and friends mark the Silver Jubilee at The Saltings, Farlington, in 1977.

11. Memories of Farlington

Neighbours and friends mark the Silver Jubilee at The Saltings, Farlington, in 1977. Photo: The News archive

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Here we see the construction of Farlington No.8 reservoir in 1994. On the top of Portsdown Hill can be seen Fort Purbrook. Picture: Portsmouth Water Company.

12. Memories of Farlington

Here we see the construction of Farlington No.8 reservoir in 1994. On the top of Portsdown Hill can be seen Fort Purbrook. Picture: Portsmouth Water Company. Photo: Portsmouth Water Company

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