Farringdon People
Information about the people of Farringdon
These are some of the people of Farringdon, some still with us and some not….
Gerald Atherton Wiliams – son of the Rector of Farringdon, he was a founder member of the RAF on its formation in 1918. He was decorated and received an MBE before setting out on an all too short career in the colonial service.
Dick Kuyper – who was a Farringdon resident for over 35 years died at the beginning of October 2010 just hours before his 98th birthday. His daughter Margie has written a summary of Dick’s fascinating life story.
Tony Tonkin – who with his wife Gill was another long term Farringdon resident. Tony died late in 2008 and this is his eulogy by David Tyzack.
Paul Harverson – village postman for over 10 years and still going strong, this article about him by Bryan Curryer first appeared in the Farringdon Flyer.
Brian Webber and the Partridge Family – former residents of Farringdon who gave us some childhood memories from the 1930’s, 40’s and 50’s.