Farndon is a village in the county of Cheshire, England, on the banks of the River Dee, south of Chester, and close to the border with Wales. Farndon has a famous bridge across the River Dee that connects it to the nearby Welsh village of Holt. Holt Castle is located on the opposite side of the river; it was constructed in the 13th and 14th centuries. The castle fell to the forces of Oliver Cromwell in 1647. A village is a human settlement commonly found in rural areas. ... Originally, a county was the land under the jurisdiction of a count (in Great Britain, an earl, though the original earldoms covered larger areas) by reason of that office. ... This article is about the English county. ... Royal motto: Dieu et mon droit (French: God and my right) Englands location within the UK Official language English de facto Capital London de facto Largest city London Area  - Total Ranked 1st UK 130,395 km² Population  - Total (2001)  - Density Ranked 1st UK 49,138,831 377/km² Ethnicity... Old Dee Bridge, River Dee, Chester, England (2002) The River Dee (Welsh: Afon Dyfrdwy) is a 70 mile (110 km) long river, which rises in Snowdonia, Wales and discharges to the sea a few miles west of Liverpool. ... This article is about Chester in England. ... National motto: Cymru am byth (Welsh: Wales for ever) Waless location within the UK Official languages English(100%), Welsh(20. ... Old Dee Bridge, River Dee, Chester, England (2002) The River Dee (Welsh: Afon Dyfrdwy) is a 70 mile (110 km) long river, which rises in Snowdonia, Wales and discharges to the sea a few miles west of Liverpool. ... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ... (13th century - 14th century - 15th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 14th century was that century which lasted from 1301 to 1400. ... Unfinished portrait miniature of Oliver Cromwell by Samuel Cooper, 1657. ... // Events March 14 - Thirty Years War: Bavaria, Cologne, France and Sweden sign the Truce of Ulm. ...

Farndon is the birthplace of the famous cartographer John Speed (1542-1629). Cartography is the study of map making and cartographers are map makers. ... Events War resumes between Francis I of France and Emperor Charles V. This time Henry VIII of England is allied to the Emperor, while James V of Scotland and Sultan Suleiman I are allied to the French. ... Events March 4 - Massachusetts Bay Colony is granted a Royal charter. ...

Edward III of England died in Farndon in 1337. Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377) was one of the most successful English kings of medieval times. ... This page concerns 1337, the year. ...

Some historians believe that Farndon was the location of the first ever competitive horse race with riders, in a local field on the banks of the River Dee. Nearby Chester Racecourse is said to be the oldest racecourse in Britain. Horse-racing is an equestrian sporting activity which has been practiced over the centuries; the chariot races of Roman times were an early example, as was the contest of the steeds of the god Odin and the giant Hrungnir in Norse mythology. ... This article is about Chester in England. ...

The village was at one time famous for its strawberries, which were grown in the surrounding fields. This is no longer the case. The nearest fields are now in Holt. Species see text The strawberry (Fragaria) is a genus of plants in the Family Rosaceae (Rose Family), and the fruit of these plants. ...

The village has a population of 4000 people living in about 800 homes. It is blessed with 3 public houses, the Greyhound, the Nags Head and the Farndon Arms (aka the Raven). All serve food and real ale and the Greyhound and the Farndon Arms offer bed and breakfast. There is also an Italian restaurant called La Toscana.

For several years, up until 2003, the village was the home of Paul Burrell, who was butler to Diana, Princess of Wales. Paul Burrell (born January 1958, Derbyshire) was the butler of Diana, Princess of Wales. ... // For other uses see Butler (disambiguation) The butler is a senior servant in a large household. ... Diana, Princess of Wales (Diana Frances Mountbatten-Windsor, née Spencer) (July 1, 1961–August 31, 1997) was the first wife of HRH The Prince Charles, Prince of Wales. ...