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.
13. Village scenes from the past
Alverstoke Village centre, c.1900. The thatched cottage is in the background and the former Five Bells Inn public house is on the right. Picture: Courtesy of Ann Bevan Photo: The News archive
14. Village scenes from the past
The old schools at Denmead. Picture: Paul Costen Photo: The News archive
15. Village scenes from the past
Clanfield village. Picture: costen.co.uk Photo: The News archive
16. Village scenes from the past
Alverstoke village, thatched cottage, Gosport, in January 1982 Photo: The News archive