| Admin History | The organisation was founded in December 1922 as Faringdon and District Tradesmen's Association and Chamber of Commerce. Its objectives were to further the interests of local shopkeepers, monitor public expenditure (while avoiding politics), and 'to make Faringdon a real shopping centre' for the locality. Members also wanted to get business representation on the local Board of Magistrates. The Association agreed on trading hours, and lobbied for improved public transport.
In 1944 the name of the Association was altered to The Faringdon and District Chamber of Trade, but it was known informally as Faringdon Chamber of Trade by 1946. |