Bursledon, The River Hamble c.1960
Photo ref: B304005
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Photo ref: B304005
Photo of Bursledon, The River Hamble c.1960

More about this scene

Long before this photograph was taken, Bursledon was vulnerable to invaders - it was here that King Alfred sank 20 Danish longships. Today, however, the scene is much calmer. Despite the heavy industry and the sprawling suburban reaches, the shores of the Hamble conceal hidden pockets of pretty countryside, with the local villages retaining the air of unspoilt river communities.

Memories of Bursledon, the River Hamble c1960

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Bursledon, The River Hamble c.1960

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The boat at the left of this view is the Velsheda at that time a houseboat. What a come down from racing in the Americas Cup before the war! I remember my uncle taking my father and I out in his 18ft boat for a cruise up the Hamble and pointing her out to us in the early 1960's. Thank goodness she was rescued and after millions spent now sails once again in all her glory. I think it was on ...see more