Hampstead Norreys, Church Street, Milking Time c.1950
Photo ref: H149011
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Photo ref: H149011
Photo of Hampstead Norreys, Church Street, Milking Time c.1950

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To the north of Newbury, on the edge of the downs, lies Hampstead Norris, surrounded by hills and woodland. The church has an impressive flint tower, Norman doorways and a splendid Jacobean roof to the nave. The River Pang cuts through the village, as does the line of the former Didcot to Southampton railway, which closed in 1964. Cattle are on the move through the village. During the Second World War, Folly Hill, which lies just outside the village, was the site of an airfield, with Wellington bombers based here.

A Selection of Memories from Hampstead Norreys

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. Here are some from Hampstead Norreys

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I lived in what was called the huts with my parents, Vera and Sam Somerville, and elder brother. We moved to Compton when I was about three years old. We used to walk from Compton to Hampstead in the summer to visit relatives. I don't remember living there, my only memories are what my mother told me.
I lived in Hampstead Norris as it was known in those days from 1945 to 1962 when I departed for greener pastures(I thought). I have had this longing for a while now to get in touch with people I went to school with in the village and at Compton. If you know my history you may or may not want to contact me. I would really like to hear from anyone who lived in the village at those ...see more