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.
Images sourced by Kay Short and Debz Crocker.
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