Droxford church and school
Sent in by J.H. Kemp of Lincoln of the village of Droxford between the wars, here we see some carefree pupils at the village school in the heart of the village alongside the church. — Droxford church and school Sent in by J.H. Kemp of Lincoln of the village of Droxford between the wars, here we see some carefree pupils at the village school in the heart of the village alongside the church.

24 photos capture life in villages around the Portsmouth area through the years

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Published 19th Aug 2021, 17:32 BST

Updated 1st Aug 2023, 17:55 BST

Pretty cottages are a focal point in a villages past in and around our area, you will see plenty of them in this charming collection of images.

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.

21. Village scenes from the past

Horndean village before the First World War. Picture: Jon Jackson Photo: The News archive

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22. Village scenes from the past

Crossways, Hambledon, about 1914 Photo: The News archive

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23. Village scenes from the past

The home of cricket or not? The Bat and Ball at Hambledon about 1905. Picture: Paul Costen collection Photo: The News archive

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