This is a project set up by Mairi Clare Dunlin, a member of the U3A Photography Group in Faringdon. Faringdon has grown so much since the fotoFaringdon2000 project, so the aim here is to do a small follow up 25 years later, mainly by focusing on businesses in and around the town centre.
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Around the Market Place
Up London Street
Across London Street and back …
Around the Cornmarket
Up Marlborough Street
Across Marlborough Street and back …
Bromsgrove
Park Road
The Photographer
Mairi Clare Dunlin
“I am a hobby photographer and have been conducting a little photography project in the centre of Faringdon. I recently came across the fotoFaringdon2000 project which involved 20 photographers taking photos of pretty much every building in the town for the millennium. I thought it would be interesting to do a follow up 25 years later and arranged with as many businesses as I could to take shots during November & December 2025 but, concentrating on the centre of Faringdon because a) there’s only me! and b) Faringdon is twice the size it was in 2000. Hopefully you’ll enjoy comparing the 2 different timelines to see what’s changed, and what’s stayed the same.”
What the owners have said …
| Tribe Zero-Waste | Katie-Louise Herring | Started in 2018 as a market stall and then opened our first shop in Faringdon in 2022 we then moved to a bigger unit at 7a marketplace in 2024. Tribe Zero-Waste aims to help the local community shop more sustainably with less plastic and packaging waste. We offer everything from organic rice, pasta, nuts, seeds and sweets to shampoo, body-wash and cleaning products on refill as well as local milk, butter, honey and organic eggs. |
| @Keelys | Keely Ives | @Keelys was founded by Keely in 2018. Initially located on London Street before moving to Marlborough Street in 2022. Keely has 15 years experience in the nail and beauty industry and had a little dream of a friendly space for people to come and feel comfortable and leave feeling good. The idea behind @Keelys is to create a space for other self-employed people to collaborate and to build their own little dreams. |
| The Sadlers | Paul Johnson & Sietske Johnson | A quirky, family-run coffee shop nestled in the heart of Faringdon, The Sadlers is a place where good food, great coffee and a dash of history all come together. Set in a Jacobean building dating back to 1645, The Sadlers opened its doors in 2002 as a humble delicatessen. Since then, we’ve evolved into a much-loved local spot, offering locally sourced treats and home-made artisan goodies. We also specialise in bespoke event catering, with the coffeeshop available for exclusive hire when you want something a little more personal. At The Sadlers, quality, character and genuine hospitality are always on the menu. |
| Mustard Seed | Churches Together in Faringdon | Located in the centre of Faringdon, the Mustard Seed opened in 1986 and offers the most comprehensive selection of Fairtrade foods and fairly traded crafts in Oxfordshire. Coffees, teas, drinking chocolate, cocoa, snack bars, chocolates, sugars, biscuits, honeys, jam, marmalade, tissues, toilet paper, dried fruit, nuts, nibbles, peanuts, rice, pasta, handmade writing paper, scarves, jewellery, handicrafts, cards… The Mustard Seed promotes the Christian Faith through the sale of Christian books, cards & literature and highlights the principles of Fair Trade through the sale of fairtrade and fairly traded goods from a number of different suppliers. All profits are distributed to local good causes, with more than £50,000 donated over forty years. |
| Pat Thomas | Peter & Tara Sharps | Pat Thomas is a Family Butchers which been supplying Faringdon and the villages for decades and we offer a free delivery service |
| Faringdon Pharmacy | James Famakin | Faringdon pharmacy is a local community pharmacy that has been trading since 2009, we are proud to provide a wide range of both NHS and private pharmacy and clinical services designed to cater to the diverse needs of our valued customers here at the heart of Faringdon. With a steadfast commitment to providing exceptional service and personalised attention, we strive to be your go-to resource for all your health and wellness needs. |
| Dapper Dogs of Oxford | Elspeth mckenna | Dapper Dogs opened in late 2023 with the aim to provide gentle, stress-free grooming that keeps the dogs in our community healthy, happy, and comfortable – and I love caring for dogs |
| The Place | The Place Charity 1175671 | The Place is a community-led charity which welcomes families with children under 5. It was set up as a result of the closure of the local Children Centre. We opened our doors to families in June 2018 thanks to community funding. The Place is a non-judgemental, friendly project running professionally led groups and offers a place for ALL families to feel accepted and welcomed. We offer friendly advice and support for parents and carers, along with a variety of family friendly groups and courses free to all families in the local community. |
| Faringdon Coffee House Ltd. | Pancanita Kaloko | The coffee shop opened 7-8 years ago as a family-run busineness in the heart of Faringdon market place. We take pride in sharing our Indonesian culture through our popular coffee that are roasted from tasty Indonesian coffee beans. We also serve fresh and delicious Indonesian dishes made by an Indonesian chef, for example Beef Rendang and Nasi goreng and also a range of grilled sandwiches, brunch and a selection of cakes and pastries. As a community driven business, we are always committed to serving both regulars and new customers with a smile and making sure all our customers are satisfied with their meals and/or drinks and most importantly in the end have had a great time in our lovely establishment. |
| Lizzie Norris Seamstress | Lizzie Norris | Founded in 2017 and moved from West Berkshire to Faringdon in 2020. We complete general alterations and repairs, run sewing workshops and specialise in Bridal Alterations. Lizzie has over 15 years experience working in the bridal industry and 20 years sewing experience. |