Heritage

Enham Place, owned by the Earle family, demolished in 1930.

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Back Through the Pages: Old folk lose tobacco allowance and a golden wedding

Toyland, The Pottery Shop and the Western Café, Bridge Street, c.1965.

Toyland, The Pottery Shop and the Western Café, Bridge Street, c.1965.

From the Jolly Farmer to the Western Café: The changing face of Bridge Street

Longparish village, which suffered from ‘wilful damage’ in 1926.

Longparish village, which suffered from ‘wilful damage’ in 1926.

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Back Through the Pages: Ghosts of Andover and Army lorry wrecks shop fronts

The old and the new Folly Inn, c.1969.

The old and the new Folly Inn, c.1969.

Andover's Folly Inn evolved from a bowling house into a historic pub

The Star and Garter, which flooded badly in 1862.

The Star and Garter, which flooded badly in 1862.

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Back Through the Pages: water famine in 1926 and no school for Charlton

Volunteers Ellie, Karen, Val, Marian and Wendy

Volunteers Ellie, Karen, Val, Marian and Wendy

Amesbury History Centre

Amesbury excavation hailed a success after uniting community and visitors

The old Toll House in Weyhill Road, c.1955.

The old Toll House in Weyhill Road, c.1955.

Andover toll house built to stop toll dodgers became redundant within 20 years

Chantry Street, Andover. The Eagle burned down in 1902, but it stood on the site of the two brick cottages (left).

Chantry Street, Andover. The Eagle burned down in 1902, but it stood on the site of the two brick cottages (left).

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Back Through the Pages: 'Cathedral' threatens riding school and a farm fire

Newbury Street, Andover, showing E Wardle’s jewellery shop, c.1967.

Newbury Street, Andover, showing E Wardle’s jewellery shop, c.1967.

Shop’s hidden 16th-century timber frame revealed after painstaking restoration

Andover Family Laundry, George Yard, c.1965.

Andover Family Laundry, George Yard, c.1965.

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Back Through the Pages: Lynn’s ironmongery shop closing down and swan at laundry

The yard where David Bendell was arrested in 1862, from a drawing by Joseph Pike.

The yard where David Bendell was arrested in 1862, from a drawing by Joseph Pike.

Boy’s harsh sentence sparked outrage in Victorian Andover

Andover Town Council

Andover museums saved in £150k rescue deal

Careful scraping of a test pit at the site.

Careful scraping of a test pit at the site.

New dig to investigate possible Mesolithic site dating back 10,000 years

Delegates at the ‘Unlocking Hampshire’s Past’ conference

Delegates at the ‘Unlocking Hampshire’s Past’ conference

Hampshire historians unveil new book celebrating 200 experts and their work

Andover Museum on the special Heritage Open Days event.

Andover Museum on the special Heritage Open Days event.

130 visitors step back in time at Andover Museum's Roman Britain event

Decision due on lifeline funding of £100,000 for Andover museum

Community Archaeology Dig in Harmony Woods

Community Archaeology Dig in Harmony Woods

Andover Trees United

Archaeology dig returns to explore ancient site beneath woodland

More clues uncovered in Hampshire village pub excavation

Why is there a bench in Amesbury shaped like an aurochs?

Flying Scotsman steaming through Hampshire

Flying Scotsman steaming through Hampshire

Pictures: Historic train delights crowds as it travels along Watercress Line

Brock and Sons, 25 High Street, Andover, c.1904.

Brock and Sons, 25 High Street, Andover, c.1904.

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Back Through the Pages: Urging abstinence from alcohol and councillors' expenses

From Tennyson’s ‘Idylls of the King.’ Queen Guinevere and the nun, c.1897.

From Tennyson’s ‘Idylls of the King.’ Queen Guinevere and the nun, c.1897.

Two shopkeepers' daughters in costume captured by Frank Shaw in 1897

Mandy Hickson with husband Craig. Mandy will be giving a talk at the Army Flying Museum.

Mandy Hickson with husband Craig. Mandy will be giving a talk at the Army Flying Museum.

The Army Flying Museum

New season of talks at museum showcasing secret missions and technology

J4K on 76 Andover High Street.

J4K on 76 Andover High Street.

Planning Applications

Andover hairdresser in listed building aim to redecorate shop front

Paul Whitewick, film-maker, debunking Andover tunnels

Paul Whitewick, film-maker, debunking Andover tunnels

Urban explorers

Andover filmmaker says he 'needs more evidence' to prove underground tunnels

Freeman, Hardy & Willis later occupied The Black Swan

Freeman, Hardy & Willis later occupied The Black Swan

The story of Margery Meare found on scraps locked in tin boxes at lawyer’s office

National Trust sites in Hampshire offering free entry for heritage festival

After Pemberton-Billing’s departure, Hubert Scott-Paine (far right) took the helm at Supermarine as Mitchell (second right) developed his skills. The aeroplane is the Sea Lion II Schneider Trophy contender.

After Pemberton-Billing’s departure, Hubert Scott-Paine (far right) took the helm at Supermarine as Mitchell (second right) developed his skills. The aeroplane is the Sea Lion II Schneider Trophy contender.

How the father of the Spitfire spent almost all his working life in Hampshire

St George's flag over traffic light in Southampton.

St George's flag over traffic light in Southampton.

St George's flag

'Are St George's flags a celebration of the melting pot we are?'

New Street where Thomas Batt was arrested in 1861.

New Street where Thomas Batt was arrested in 1861.

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Back Through the Pages: Traders protest against supermarket plans

Army Flying Museum offers expert-led tours and film screenings for Heritage Open Days

Army Flying Museum offers expert-led tours and film screenings for Heritage Open Days

Cultural attractions

Step back in time with special tours at The Army Flying Museum

Ladies Walk, Andover, C.1905.

Ladies Walk, Andover, C.1905.

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Back Through The Pages: The Ladies Walk, a fatal accident, and Amport general store

The Angel Inn, c.1965, under threat demolition.

The Angel Inn, c.1965, under threat demolition.

Why was Andover's 'oldest' building almost demolished? The story of The Angel Inn

New houses in Old Winton Road, c.1906.

New houses in Old Winton Road, c.1906.

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Back Through the Pages: Archives in Andover and Bronze Age funeral house found

Iron Age coin found in Test Valley

Iron Age coin found in Test Valley

Rare Iron Age coin and brooch found in the soil of Test Valley saved for the nation

Between the Barrows community dig at Harmony Woods.

Between the Barrows community dig at Harmony Woods.

Andover Trees United

Fragments of ancient pottery and flint tools uncovered in community dig

Nigel Atkinson, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, holding the Hampshire flag in 2020.

Nigel Atkinson, HM Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire, holding the Hampshire flag in 2020.

'Come together as a community to celebrate Hampshire Day'

New Street, the Pelican Inn, c.1960.

New Street, the Pelican Inn, c.1960.

Back Through the Pages: Disorder at Teetotal party and pro-Boer tendencies

Andover in the 1970s.

Andover in the 1970s.

"Marry Her": Judge's verdict for labourer who reported himself over teen love

Freeman, Hardy & Willis in the upper High Street, c.1967.

Freeman, Hardy & Willis in the upper High Street, c.1967.

Back Through the Pages: Empire Day celebrations and shoe shop manager's goodbye

Farmland at Over Wallop, c.1915.

Farmland at Over Wallop, c.1915.

Back Through the Pages: Lightening strikes home and department store rejected

Frank Hartigan with his wife and daughter at a hunt ball 1937.

Frank Hartigan with his wife and daughter at a hunt ball 1937.

David Borrett: The 'Weyhill Wizard' who trained 2,000 winners from local stables

The talk will discuss the history of horsehair fabric.

The talk will discuss the history of horsehair fabric.

Whitchurch Silk Mill

Talk to explore one of Britain's rarest textile traditions

Trainer Willie Moore of Weyhill stables in 1895.

Trainer Willie Moore of Weyhill stables in 1895.

David Borrett: The rich history of Weyhill's racehorse stables

Old houses in Winchester Street, c. 1967, later demolished.

Old houses in Winchester Street, c. 1967, later demolished.

Back Through the Pages: Women played cricket for beer and refuse changes

(L to R) Vicar Elliot Grove, Nicky Thomas, 57, Jane Portman, 58 and Lucy Lawrence, 47.

(L to R) Vicar Elliot Grove, Nicky Thomas, 57, Jane Portman, 58 and Lucy Lawrence, 47.

Shop in village named after WW2 battle puts on VE Day display

Bridge Street. The New Inn became the New Railway Inn, on right.

Bridge Street. The New Inn became the New Railway Inn, on right.

Back Through the Pages: Child custody case and council to sell homes

Whitchurch Silk Mill

Whitchurch Silk Mill

Whitchurch Silk Mill

Silk mill weaves history with new limited edition scarf to celebrate 210 years

Corner of the Co-op, Bridge Street, c.1925.

Corner of the Co-op, Bridge Street, c.1925.

Back Through the Pages: Thorns on roads and press barred from council talks

Frederick Browne’s shop and offices were to the left.

Frederick Browne’s shop and offices were to the left.

Back Through the Pages: Rival paper discovered and new sheep fair

George Watkins during the beer tasting in Goodworth Clatford.

George Watkins during the beer tasting in Goodworth Clatford.

'Putting Andover on the real ale map - let's toast the new bar'

An early vehicle in Andover High Street, c.1915.

An early vehicle in Andover High Street, c.1915.

Back Through the Pages: Railway progress and troublesome homes repairs

Andover Grammar School, 1912. Tom (later Lord) Denning front row, first left.

Andover Grammar School, 1912. Tom (later Lord) Denning front row, first left.

Back Through the Pages: Assault case at pub and Lord Denning returns

The Guildhall in the old High Street of 1965.

The Guildhall in the old High Street of 1965.

David Borrett's feature: The history of Andover's Guildhall as it turns 200 years old