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Teacher's Passion for Faringdon History Ignited Society
23 Nov, 2025
Summary
- Rosemary Church founded a historical society in 1978.
- She published parish registers and old photographs.
- Rosemary also authored a guide for local historians.
Rosemary Church, who died at 86, was a dedicated primary school teacher and local historian deeply invested in Faringdon, Oxfordshire. In 1978, she founded the Faringdon and District Archaeological and Historical Society. This group diligently documented local heritage through gravestone cataloging, document transcription, and community exhibitions.
Her prolific work included overseeing the publication of numerous parish registers and the photo collection "The Changing Faces of Faringdon." Rosemary also collaborated on a guide for historical researchers in 1987. Before teaching, she trained as a teacher and later served as deputy head at Grange infant school.
Beyond her historical pursuits, Rosemary was a skilled craftswoman and renowned for her culinary creations. She lived a life filled with purpose and initiative. Rosemary is survived by her two sons, four grandsons, and her sister.
