Farnham’s Local History Journal

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The Farnham & District Museum Society Journal is more than just a publication; it is a vital record of the area's history and a testament to the enthusiasm and dedication of its contributors.

Since 1965…

The Farnham & District Museum Society Journal has been published every quarter since December 1965, making it the longest-running local history journal in Surrey. Packed with insights to truly bring our local history to life, this publication is provided to all society members and contributors. It’s always well-received and fosters a strong community of history enthusiasts in and around Farnham.

History and Archaeology

The journal features articles on various periods and topics, including archaeology, local history, natural history and history of art. Articles tend to relate to the area of the old Farnham Hundred, which consisted of the town and outlying villages. This includes Badshot Lea, Bourne, Churt, Elstead, Frensham, Hale, Tongham, Rowledge and Wrecclesham. We also publish articles on the periphery of that boundary; usually the Hampshire villages within the triangle of Crondall, Neatham (Roman Neatham) and Frith End.

Frensham Great Pond by Herbert Frederic Harwood Eve (Image courtesy of Godalming Museum).
Frensham Ponds by Kenneth A. McDonough. The Farnham area has a long history of being utilised by the armed services (Image courtesy of the Royal Air Force Museum).

Back Issues

For those interested in past editions, back issues are accessible at the Manning Library at the Museum of Farnham, other local history libraries and most legal deposit libraries. The series names are as follows:

  • Farnham Museum Society Newsletter (1965–1975).
  • Farnham and District Museum Newsletter (1975–1998).
  • Farnham and District Museum Journal (1999–date).

Submitting Your Own Work

We welcome and encourage potential contributors to submit their work. We’re eager to include articles that are scholarly or more narrative in style, spanning one page or longer. Accompanying pictures are particularly appreciated as they add depth and visual appeal to the articles.

If you have any questions or want to submit an article, please contact our Editor.