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.
9. Village scenes from the past
Southwick village at the turn of the last century. Little has changed today. Picture: costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive
10. Village scenes from the past
Timber cottages at Bridge Street, Wickham 1940 Photo: The News archive
11. Village scenes from the past
Seen passing through Purbrook is a down Portsdown & Horndean Light Railway car heading for Cosham. Photo: The News archive
12. Village scenes from the past
The Lodge leading to Keydell House, which was set in 45 acres on the edge of Horndean Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive