Virtual Tour - The Tumbledown Dick

You've made it to the Tumbledown Dick on Farnborough Road, an inn has been based on this spot since the 18th Century.

Where to now? Running North and South is the busy Farnborough Road. Not far from the inn is the former Rex Cinema, the Clockhouse and the former site of Brands Removals store, with the former site of Pinehurst Corner nearby to the South. Pick where you want to go next from the menu on the right.

Quick tip Take a look at images 1 and 4; and images 2 and 3 for authentic 'now and then' comparisons.

Click on an image to see how the Tumbledown Dick on Farnborough Road has changed over the years. (Remember to scroll down to see the larger images).

1. 1908 2. 1936 3. 2007 4. 2007
5. 2007

Click on an image to begin the tour.

Images and thumbnails 1-2 are reproduced courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection.

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