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{{About|the town|the local government district|Borough of Fareham}} |
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{{infobox UK place |
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|country = England |
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|latitude= 50.85 |
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|longitude= -1.18 |
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|official_name=Fareham |
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| population = 97504 |
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| population_ref = ([[United Kingdom Census 2011|2011 Census]]) |
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|shire_district = [[Fareham (borough)|Fareham]] |
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|shire_county = [[Hampshire]] |
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|region= South East England |
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|constituency_westminster= [[Fareham (UK Parliament constituency)|Fareham]] |
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|post_town= FAREHAM |
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|postcode_district = PO14 - PO16 |
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|postcode_area= PO |
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|dial_code= 01329 |
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|os_grid_reference= SU5806 |
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|static_image_name=FarehamShoppingCentre2Dec2006.jpg |
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|static_image_caption = Fareham Shopping Centre in December 2006 |
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}} |
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'''Fareham''' {{IPAc-en|ˈ|f|ɛər|əm}} is a [[market town]] in the south east of [[Hampshire]], [[England]], between the cities of [[Southampton]] and [[Portsmouth]], roughly in the centre of the [[South Hampshire]] conurbation. |
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It gives its name to the [[Borough of Fareham|borough]] comprising the town and the surrounding area. To the south of the town lies [[Gosport]], itself a separate borough, to the east [[Portchester]], to the north the [[M27 motorway]] and [[Wickham]], part of the City of Winchester. Westwards lie [[Titchfield]]; [[Catisfield]], [[Locks Heath]], [[Warsash]] and [[Whiteley]], which is also shared with the City of Winchester. |
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Fareham traditionally relied on its clay soil for industry, producing bricks, tiles and chimney pots. This past is commemorated through place names such as Kiln Road. The most famous example of a building constructed of "[[Fareham red brick]]s" is probably the [[Royal Albert Hall]], [[London]]. The main economic activity in Fareham is now retail, employing 15% of the local population. Fareham has also become a popular choice for the location of business call centres; several of the UK's major banks have offices in Fareham and [http://www.adecco.co.uk/ Adecco], the recruitment agency, claims Fareham as the second best call centre location in the UK {{Citation needed|date=August 2009}}. |
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Fareham is situated at the north-west tip of [[Portsmouth Harbour]] where the [[River Wallington]] joins. Small industries still operate, reflecting Fareham's maritime past. HM [[Royal Navy]] operate in Fareham with the Maritime Warfare School, [[HMS Collingwood (establishment)|HMS Collingwood]], training well over 2,000 British and foreign sailors at any one time {{Citation needed|date=August 2009}}. |
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== History == |
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[[File:FarehamCreek.jpg|thumb|left|Fareham Creek]] |
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Archaeological excavations: around the old High street area and the church of St Peter & Paul; on high ground over the Wallington Estuary, have yielded evidence of settlement on the site contemporary with the Roman occupation. However, no extensive programme of investigation has been possible, due to the historic nature of the buildings in this area. |
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The town has a recognised and documented history dating back to the [[Norman Conquest of England|Norman]] era, when a part of William's army marched up from Fareham Creek before continuing to the Saxon capital of England, Winchester.<ref>[http://www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.asp?PgID=63739&ClubCtteeID=3690&ClubID=653] ''Sept 2001 Portsmouth News article concerning the Norman Invasion, as reported by the Fareham Meon Rotary Club - "....and Fareham Creek was the landing site for 1,000 men whose mission it was to capture the ancient Saxon capital of Winchester." ''</ref> Originally known by the name of ''Ferneham'' (hence the name of the town's entertainment venue, Ferneham Hall<ref>[http://www.fareham.gov.uk/town/activities/fernehamhall/ http://www.fareham.gov.uk/town/activities/fernehamhall/] ''fareham.gov.uk''</ref>), Fareham's location was determined by the ford of Fareham Creek at the top of [[Portsmouth Harbour]]. The ford was also the location of the [[Bishop of Winchester]]'s [[Mill (grinding)|mills]]; the foundations of these mills were subsumed in the A27 near the railway viaduct. Commercial activity continued at the port until the 1970s, and continues to this day{{Citation needed|date=May 2012}} on a smaller scale. By the beginning of the 20th century, Fareham had developed into a major market town. |
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In the 1960s, Fareham experienced a huge amount of development, as it was one of the areas highlighted for major expansion in the [[South Hampshire Plan]]. The idea was to create many thousands of homes to serve as a base for the many people who were looking to move away from the traditional urban centres of Portsmouth and Southampton. It was during this era that the large housing areas of Hill Park, Miller Drive, and much of [[Portchester]] grew until eventually one could drive through a continuous urban conurbation from [[Portsmouth]] City Centre to [[Southampton]]. By this time Fareham had expanded to almost encompass the surrounding villages of [[Funtley]], [[Titchfield]], [[Catisfield]] and [[Portchester]]. |
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Fareham is now at a stage of maturity as a town. As a place to live, it is increasingly popular, with plentiful housing and open space. Additionally the local shopping area has become more of a local destination since the arrival of a regular market and additional store openings in recent times. |
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In the late 1990s, a settlement called [[Whiteley]], straddling the boundaries of Fareham Borough and the [[City of Winchester]], was developed to the north of Junction 9 of the [[M27 motorway]]. The new development is predominantly residential, however it also features the extensive [[Solent Business Park]]. |
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In 1995 [[Cams Hall]] and [[Cams Estate]] were improved upon and turned into a modern technology park. |
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An urban renewal initiative began in 1999, renovating the town centre and historic buildings to include a new entertainment and shopping complex. It featured a major iron sculpture park.<ref>[http://www.fareham.gov.uk/council/general/henrycort/intro.aspx Council website]</ref> The park was installed in 2001 to celebrate the work of influential Lancastrian iron pioneer, [[Henry Cort]], who lived in neighbouring Gosport but who had an iron rolling mill in Funtley (or Fontley), on the outskirts of Fareham. There is also a school named after ''Henry Cort'', the [[Henry Cort Community College]]. |
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==Sport and leisure== |
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Fareham has a [[Non-League football]] club [[Fareham Town F.C.]], which plays at Cams Alders. |
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== Transport == |
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Fareham is well served by the major road and rail networks. The [[M27 motorway]] passes around the northern edge of Fareham, and is the main traffic [[Arterial road|artery]] into and out of the area. It provides easy access to both [[Portsmouth]] and [[Southampton]], and from there to [[London]] via the [[M3 motorway (Great Britain)|M3]] and [[A3 road|A3(M)]]. |
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The [[A27 road|A27]] was the original route along the south coast before the building of the M27, and runs from [[Brighton]] to [[Southampton]], passing through the centre of Fareham. The [[A32 road|A32]] passes through Fareham at the Quay Street roundabout, known locally as a notorious bottleneck, on its way from Gosport to [[Wickham]], and then through the picturesque [[River Meon|Meon Valley]] to [[Alton, Hampshire|Alton]]. |
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[[Fareham railway station]] is on the [[West Coastway Line]], with regular services to [[Portsmouth]], [[Southampton]], [[Cardiff]] and [[London]]. Until 1953, passenger services also ran south to [[Gosport]]. |
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Bus transport in the town is provided by [[First Hampshire & Dorset]], which runs nearly all bus routes in the area. Services run as far as [[Winchester]]. The main [[Bus stop|bus station]] is adjacent to the Market Quay development, and replaced an older station that was demolished in the late 1980s. |
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== Places of interest == |
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* The [[Royal Armouries]] Museum |
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* The [[Hovercraft]] Museum - [[Lee-on-the-Solent]] |
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* [[Portchester Castle]] |
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* [[Titchfield Abbey]] & The [[Tithe Barn]] |
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* [[Westbury Manor Museum]] |
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* [[Fort Fareham]] |
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* [[Fort Nelson]] |
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==Welborne== |
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A new development, named Welborne, is scheduled to be built on fields, north of the [[M27 motorway|M27 Motorway]]. |
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The project, which has been less than well received by local groups and residents alike, has a start date of 2016, and shall contain no fewer than 6,500 homes, but is projected to contain some local amenities, such as workplaces and various public services, including 3 new [[primary schools|Primary Schools]] and a new [[Secondary School]].<ref>http://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/local/groups-say-that-welborne-is-not-wanted-or-needed-1-5349730</ref> |
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The development will also make use of the existing [[Motorway junction|Motorway Junction]], Junction 10, to upgrade to enable full-access movements off the road to the development, also a new [[railway halt|Railway Halt]], along the [[Eastleigh to Fareham Line]], has been factored in to enable sustainability. |
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The project is scheduled to finish in 2041. |
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==Education== |
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There are 30 primary and junior schools, 3 secondary schools, 433 community schools, 4 independent schools, and 4 special schools within the borough .<ref>{{cite web|title=Schools within the Fareham borough|url=http://www.fareham.gov.uk/farehams_community/places/school_libraries/intro.aspx|publisher=Fareham Borough Council|accessdate=25 November 2011}}</ref> |
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== Twin towns == |
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*{{flagicon|GER}} [[Pulheim]] in [[Germany]] |
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*{{flagicon|FRA}} [[Vannes]] in [[France]]<ref name="Archant twinning 2">{{cite web|url=http://web.archive.org/web/20130705094933/http://www.completefrance.com/language-culture/twin-towns |title=British towns twinned with French towns ''[via WaybackMachine.com]''|accessdate = 2013-07-12|work=Archant Community Media Ltd}}</ref> |
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== Notable residents == |
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* [[William Randal Cremer]], born in Fareham<ref>[http://nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/1903/cremer-bio.html Nobel Prize: William Randal Cremer]</ref> |
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* [[Robert Goddard (novelist)|Robert Goddard]], author |
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* [[John Goss (composer)|Sir John Goss]], composer (and organist at [[St Paul's Cathedral]] for 34 years) |
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* [[Tom Oliver]], actor, most famous for playing "[[Lou Carpenter]]" in the Australian soap opera ''[[Neighbours]]'', grew up in Fareham.<ref>{{cite web | url = http://archive.thisishampshire.net/2001/2/1/79062.html | title = From Fareham to Ramsay Street | accessdate = 2010-07-19 | last = Lamb | first = Rachel | date = 2001-02-01 | publisher = thisishampshire.net | location = Hampshire, United Kingdom | archiveurl = http://web.archive.org/web/20071011084220/http://archive.thisishampshire.net/2001/2/1/79062.html | archivedate = 2007-10-11 | quote = Actor Tom Oliver is known to millions of viewers as wheeler-dealer Lou Carpenter in Aussie soap, Neighbours. Although the 62-year-old actor has made his name in a show produced in the Antipodes, he was born in London and grew up in Fareham, Hampshire.}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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{{reflist}} |
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== External links == |
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{{Wikivoyage}} |
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* [http://www.fareham.gov.uk Fareham Borough Council] |
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{{Hampshire}} |
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[[Category:Fareham| ]] |
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[[Category:Market towns in Hampshire]] |
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[[Category:Towns in Hampshire]] |
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[[Category:Post towns in the PO postcode area]] |
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Revision as of 12:14, 4 November 2013
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