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David Mellor[edit]

Clicking on the link to David Mellor shows no educational link to Farnborough!? 2A00:23C7:2A96:BB01:6984:6941:9F02:D530 (talk) 11:49, 27 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Quick review of his CV makes it seem unlikely, I'll remove him. Murgatroyd49 (talk) 12:09, 27 June 2022 (UTC)[reply]

Proposal for Revision[edit]

The current Farnborough Wikipedia page lacks comprehensive information compared to other areas within the same domain. As an enthusiast of local history and a dedicated Wikipedia contributor, I have taken the initiative to propose a revision for this page. In my sandbox, I have drafted a revamped version of the Farnborough Wikipedia page, aiming to enrich it with additional details, historical context, notable landmarks, and relevant references. This proposed revision intends to provide readers with a more comprehensive understanding of Farnborough's rich history, cultural significance, and contributions to the wider community. I invite fellow editors, historians, and residents to review the proposed changes and contribute their insights to enhance the quality and depth of information on the Farnborough Wikipedia page. Clodmuse (talk) 09:12, 2 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

@Clodmuse: great job incorporating the new info, but could you please take a look at the ref errors for what you named "Ordnance" and "MetOffice"? Thanks! -- Fyrael (talk) 03:43, 6 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The current Wikipedia page for Farnborough mentions two sculptures: a concrete elephant and "Into Our First World" bronze; I believe both of these are in Camberley, not Farnborough. Also, I don't know of an obelisk in Farnborough (GU14 postcode) and wonder if there has been confusion with a different Farnborough. 146.199.108.82 (talk) 08:05, 10 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Me neither. A Google search only brings up an obelisk in Farnborough, Warwickshire. No evidence of such a thing in Farnborough, Hampshire. As an addendum, is it me, or is this article particularly flowery, with a lot of statements not backed up by sources? It doesn't seem like a particularly encyclopediac article by Wikipedia's standards, at least. giftheck (talk) 11:35, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Further reading into it: yes, this article is in serious need of fact-checking and revision. I have removed the two incorrect statements re. the Farnborough Obelisk and the Concrete Elephant, originally stated to be on London Road. We have no London Road. The nearest town with a London Road is Guildford. giftheck (talk) 11:41, 18 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]

The A30 is known as the London Road but it runs through neighbouring Camberley, not Farnborough. 146.199.108.82 (talk) 11:11, 22 April 2024 (UTC)[reply]