Farnham Herald

Farnham Herald THE FARNHAM HERALD series of newspapers began life as the brainchild of E.W. Its popularity and rapidly increasing sales and circulation inspired Mr. In 1934 Mr.

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Send in your story via email [email protected] Langham, who started a small printing office premises off South Street, in Farnham, in 1892. Langham to start an office in West Street, Haslemere, and produce a Haslemere Herald in 1896. The two papers were so successful that on September

11th, 1897 Mr. Langham decided to combine them and introduced the "tudor" masthead which still exists today. "The paper for small advertisements" became one of its slogans. Various titles and new areas, including Alton, were added. The advertising increased and the circulation grew. In the early 1900s Mr. Langham brought the Heralds to 114 West Street, the site of the old Farnham Post Office. Printing church magazines, auctioneer's posters, programmes, visiting cards, tickets, etc. as well as the Heralds, meant more machinery was required. More space to house it at the back of 114 West Street was provided by the large factory premises occupied until the end of 1989. The circulation and popularity of the Heralds continued to rise and by 1934 the papers were using pictures. The pagination grew from four to eight and, on occasion, to 10 broadsheet. Langham's only child, Norah, married Oliver Meddows-Taylor, an auctioneer's clerk, who was invited to come into the business, bringing with him new ideas and enlarging the premises yet again by the incorporation of the next door building. In 1946 Mr. Meddows-Taylor returned from army service with the rank of captain to become managing director. Mr. Langham died in 1967 aged ninety-seven. Sir Ray Tindle CBE DL, the present chairman, subsequently purchased the Herald and has continued it as a family business, installing fully computerised production equipment and a web offset press. Sir Ray served in the Devonshire Regiment in the Second World War being released with the rank of Captain in 1947. With his "demob gratuity" of £300 he entered the newspaper industry. He now owns 200 titles and 10 radio stations. Under his control for the last 36 years, the Herald has launched a further three titles so that it now covers Farnham, Haslemere, Alton, Liphook, Bordon and Petersfield. It is a modern and up-to-date newspaper series and is still the "paper for small advertisements". It is the flagship of Ray Tindle's Group.

A Hampshire family are fundraising for their 13-year-old son with stage four cancer - after a lump in his neck was misdi...
19/10/2025

A Hampshire family are fundraising for their 13-year-old son with stage four cancer - after a lump in his neck was misdiagnosed as tonsillitis.

Employment across West Surrey and Hampshire has fallen in the past year as part of a wider slowdown across the South Eas...
19/10/2025

Employment across West Surrey and Hampshire has fallen in the past year as part of a wider slowdown across the South East, with the region losing more than 14,000 people from company payrolls.

When we look at the archive editions of the Herald, we often realise how little things change. Those who cannot remember...
19/10/2025

When we look at the archive editions of the Herald, we often realise how little things change. Those who cannot remember the past and all that.

Tens of thousands of new clean energy jobs could be created across the South East, under a national plan to build a skil...
19/10/2025

Tens of thousands of new clean energy jobs could be created across the South East, under a national plan to build a skilled workforce for Britain’s clean energy mission.

A subtle nod, “cheers, mate”. A quick text. A fulsome email. A favour returned. Flowers on the doorstep. A home-made tre...
19/10/2025

A subtle nod, “cheers, mate”. A quick text. A fulsome email. A favour returned. Flowers on the doorstep. A home-made treat. Or perhaps a hand-written card in the actual post. All are lovely ways to say thank you.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a serious collision in Farnborough on Thursday, October 16...
19/10/2025

Police are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after a serious collision in Farnborough on Thursday, October 16.

Rare trading cards, retro video games and sealed Pokémon boxes will headline a two-day auction later this month, with co...
19/10/2025

Rare trading cards, retro video games and sealed Pokémon boxes will headline a two-day auction later this month, with collectors expected to compete for some of the hobby’s most sought-after items.

More than 1,000 parents around Farnham with primary-school aged children have signed a pact to keep them away from smart...
19/10/2025

More than 1,000 parents around Farnham with primary-school aged children have signed a pact to keep them away from smartphones. We met parents who support the Smartphone Free Childhood campaign as its digits continue to rise.

A few years ago I was relaxing in the garden on a sunny day, when I noticed something shining brightly in the grass near...
19/10/2025

A few years ago I was relaxing in the garden on a sunny day, when I noticed something shining brightly in the grass near my feet.

Today, Sunday, October 19, brings moderate rain across Farnham with consistent downpours throughout the morning and afte...
19/10/2025

Today, Sunday, October 19, brings moderate rain across Farnham with consistent downpours throughout the morning and afternoon. Cloudy skies dominate the area, creating limited breaks in the wet pattern. Temperatures hover near 14°C, making it feel a touch cool under those grey clouds. Occasional lighter spells might appear, but heavier bursts remain likely.

Farnham Town suffered their first league defeat of the season as they lost a topsy-turvy encounter 3-2 at home to Weymou...
18/10/2025

Farnham Town suffered their first league defeat of the season as they lost a topsy-turvy encounter 3-2 at home to Weymouth in the Southern League Premier South.

With Halloween, there’s a good chance you might have leftover pumpkin, and this simple tray bake from FareShare Sussex &...
18/10/2025

With Halloween, there’s a good chance you might have leftover pumpkin, and this simple tray bake from FareShare Sussex & Surrey is a delicious way to use it up.

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