Overton, Winchester Road c.1950
Photo ref:
O40004

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Overton is the home of the famous paper mill that supplies paper for Bank of England notes. The founder of the mill, Henry Portal, came from France, escaping to England during the persecution of the Huguenots. Through his patron's uncle, the Governor of the Bank of England, he eventually won the contract to produce the paper.
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