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