Some of the historic villages included in this selection are Droxford, Lovedean, Drayton, Clanfield, Cowplain, Horndean, East Meon, Purbrook, Wickham, Southwick, Alverstoke, Denmead, and Hambledon.
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Images sourced by Kay Short.
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1. Village scenes from the past
Bettesworth's store in Horndean village centre. Picture: Paul Costen collection
Photo: The News archive
2. Village scenes from the past
Before traffic took over the village, East Meon sitting quietly beneath the downs.
Photo: The News archive
3. Village scenes from the past
An aerial view of the old tram sheds at Cowplain about 1963
Photo: The News archive
4. Village scenes from the past
A southward look through Purbrook village with the Leopard pub on the right. Picture: Barry Cox postcard collection
Photo: The News archive