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 and Debz Crocker.
5. Village scenes from the past
Cowplain Post Office. Picture: Costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive
6. Village scenes from the past
Wickham Fair circa 1946. Steam gallopers (roundabouts) make up all the fun of the fair in this travelling showmens fair at Wickham circa 1946. Photo: The news archive
7. Village scenes from the past
Droxford 1932 sent in by J.H. Kemp of Lincoln of the village of Droxford between the wars. View of the pre war village. Photo: The News archive
8. Village scenes from the past
Villagers marching down Five Heads Road, Horndean, over 100 years ago. Photo: The News archive