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Nostalgic memories of New Alresford's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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I have an old photo of the football team at Dean school dated 1925. In it is a boy with the Tanner surname , I would love to hear if anyone has any info . Thanks.
Alresford, West Street c1950
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Added 17 September 2012

That Morris Minor Traveller Has To Be Our Dad's Car!
My family lived at No 3 (the top flat), Corner House, at the top end of Broad Street, first on the left looking at the photo (but just out of the picture) for many years from 1947 or so. I was eleven when we moved to Alresford from Bournemouth. Butcher, chemist and flower shops occupied below at street level. John Sergeant's TV program showing at the moment has led me to ...see more
Alresford, Broad Street c1965
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Added 21 March 2012

The Blake Family
My grandfather Edgar Blake was badly wounded in the First World War and had many operations on his face to rebuild it. He lived to the age of 89, passing away in 1977. He and my grandmother are buried in the Churchyard of St John's. My grandfather was the manager of the World Stores in East Street. They had one son Kenneth, and 3 daughters one of which was my mother Primrose but always known as Peggy, born ...see more
Alresford, West Street c1950
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Added 14 April 2010

My Mum And Uncle
Hi, my mum and uncle went to Perrins too, their names are Jean Smith and Dennis Smith, my mum was there between 49 and 54 and uncle 57 and 62, my auntie worked at Broadway garage.
Alresford, West Street c1950
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Added 08 March 2010

1959 Lloyds Bank
i was working in Lloyds bank in 1959. I remember going across the road to fetch cakes from the bakery every day for the staff. We had six staff, this was before the extension to the bank. The other members were Mr Rainford, Mr Sherwood, and the manager whose name escapes me. The girls were Myrtle Young, another Anne and me. I remember going to the cinema in Station Road. You could not hear a thing if it was ...see more
Alresford, West Street c1950
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Added 18 February 2010

Perins School
Does anyone remember Veronica Woolston? I would love to hear. We were mates in Mr Dando's class in the good old days, what fun we had.
Alresford, West Street c1950
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Added 06 December 2009

Black & White Bakery
The white building on the right was where I was born; it was a bakers and confectioners owned by Mr White. My father was the baker there and we lived in the flat above the shop.  The bakehouse was through the entrance where a person is standing with a bicycle.  The ovens were wood (oak) fired and there was a large well in the yard which supplied the water.  The next shop down towards The Dean was a general ...see more
Alresford, West Street c1950
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Added 04 June 2007