jockey who rode in two Grand Nationals, coming second in the 1908 race. He is buried in Farndon Municipal Cemetery. Jessie Bond (1853–1942) — English singer and actress best known for her role in the Gilbert and Sullivan comic operas, lived in Farndon. William Rippon Brockton (1838-1915) — 19th century horse racing jockey who came third in the 1870 Grand National, was champion National Hunt Jockey in 1880 and won the first Scottish Grand National in the same year. Brockton was born in Farndon and is buried in Farndon Municipal Cemetery. Graeme Davies (1937-2022) — New Zealand born engineer, academic and administrator who lived in Farndon. Mark Fell (1960-) — English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire between 1981 and 1985. Richard Howitt (1864-1951) — English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Nottinghamshire between 1893 to 1901. Howitt died in Farndon and is buried in Farndon Municipal Cemetery. Patrick Huskinson (1897-1966) — RAF officer and fighting ace who became Director of RAF Armament Production during WWII and was born in Farndon. Brough Maltby (1826-1894) — Archdeacon of Nottingham who was vicar of St Peter's Church from 1864 until his death. Jay McGuiness (1990-) — British singer, songwriter and actor who comes from Farndon. Notes External links Nottinghamshire: history and archaeology Farndon and Hawton United Benefice Villages in Nottinghamshire Newark and Sherwood