Plough and Horses, Cove, Hampshire

Plough and Horses, Cove, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The John Russell Fox, Andover, Hampshire

The John Russell Fox, Andover, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

10 High Street is the former home of the Andover Advertiser, founded by John Russell Fox, who produced the first edition at this address on 1 January 1858.
The premises were rebuilt by the Fox family 10 years later, but in the same year a new proprietor took over. In 1876, the paper changed hands again, to James Charles Holmes. The Holmes family then ran the Andover Advertiser for 110 years, until 1986. Since then, the paper’s format has changed from broadsheet to tabloid.

The White Horse, Thruxton, Hampshire

The White Horse, Thruxton, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Hampshire

The 15th Century Grade II listed White Horse Inn is situated in between the picturesque villages of Thruxton and East Cholderton in the heart of the Test Valley.
Unbelivably the concrete wall on the left of the picture is the A303 which passes 20 feet from the front door and 20 feet above the pub. You may have passed this pub on the way to the south west and never realised it was there!

The Tradesmans Arms, Cove, Hampshire

The Tradesmans Arms, Cove, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Established in 1741, The Tradesmans Arms plays a big part of Cove, an ancient village forming the western part of Farnborough in the county of Hampshire in the south-east of England. This public house offers a great atmosphere, comfort and style.

The George Inn, Thruxton, Hampshire

The George Inn, Thruxton, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Situated in the pretty village of Thruxton close to the A303 and the famous motor racing circuit.

The Turners Arms, Mortimer West End, Hampshire

The Turners Arms, Mortimer West End, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Turners Arms pub is situated along West End Road, on the outskirts of the village of Mortimer in Berkshire, between Reading and Basingstoke. The Turners Arms was originally three cottages, one of which was a Wood Turner's, hence the origin of the pub's name.

The Three Cups, Stockbridge, Hampshire

The Three Cups, Stockbridge, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

A 600-year-old timber framed Inn, Free House, with wooden beamed ceilings, stone-wood flooring, high backed oak chairs and handcrafted tables.



The present owner has been established at The Three Cups since 1978 and has enjoyed seeing customers coming back year after year

The Four Horseshoes, Long Sutton, Hampshire

The Four Horseshoes, Long Sutton, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Queens Head, Alton, Hampshire

The Queens Head, Alton, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

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The Flying Bull. Rake, Hampshire

The Flying Bull. Rake, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

This was once a very important coaching stop on the London - Portsmouth road. The Hampshire/W. Sussex boundary runs through the middle of the pub. The parish of Liss has a tradition of "beating the bounds" and they used to put a boy into the oven at the Flying bull to beat the bounds as the parish boundary is reputed to run through the kitchen.

The Weyhill Fair, Weyhill, Hampshire

The Weyhill Fair, Weyhill, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Weyhill Fair was the longest lived of any of the rural fairs and was actually three separate fairs held on 11th April, the last Friday in July and from October 9th to the 12th. It was held to the west of Andover on the Fair
Ground, a parcel of land at the junction of two ancient ways - the 'Gold road' from Holyhead which was reputedly used to carry Irish gold to south coast ports - and the Harrow Way, one of our oldest trade routes running from the West Country through the heart of Southern England to Dover. Weyhill was also at the junction of six other 'drift roads' to major settlements in the region.

Weyhill was the fair which provided the factual information upon which Thomas Hardy based his fictionalised account of wife-selling in The Mayor of Casterbridge. Thieves and vagabonds were drawn to the fair and often the only way to keep hold of your money was to sew it into the lining of your clothes. In its heyday it was a gigantic amalgam of stock market, superstore and theme park. There could be up to 100,000 sheep sold in a day; there were horse dealers and cattle sales, there were booths selling ales, cheese, jewellery, clothing and a great variety of household goods. There was a wide range of amusements including side shows, freak shows, boxing and wrestling booths and humble swings and roundabouts. Substantial stalls were built to house some of the established traders and these were eventually made permanent - some of these can still be seen on the site today.

The White Horse, Ampfield, Hampshire

The White Horse, Ampfield, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The White Horse is situated on a slight bend in the main road that runs between Romsey and Winchester. It benefits from having a large garden that overlooks the downs and meadows of Hampshire and is next to both the village cricket ground, the recreation area and an 18 hole par 3 golf course.

Ampfield is set in beautiful countryside about two miles to the East of the picturesque country town of Romsey, and about seven miles south of historic Winchester, the ancient capital of Wessex. The River Test and its lovely valley are two miles to the north-west, and the New Forest is about eight miles to the south-west.

The village can trace its roots back to prehistory, and our History page outlines the development of the village over the years. The countryside around Ampfield has changed little over the centuries. The countryside surrounding Ampfield and its adjacent parishes has been designated a Heritage Area, and the Heritage Area Group promotes schemes to protect and enhance it. The many public footpaths provide a pleasant way of exploring the parish

Ampfield is also the home of the world famous Hillier Gardens (formerly known as the Hillier Arboretum) These gardens hold the greatest collection of hardy trees and shrubs in the world. Started by the late Sir Harold Hillier in 1953 and given in trust to Hampshire County Council in 1977, the Gardens now extend to 180 acres. Within this unique collection of more than 42,000 plants (12,500 different types), visitors will find much of interest throughout the year.

Purefoy Arms, Preston Candover, Hampshire

Purefoy Arms, Preston Candover, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Purefoy Arms is situated in the heart of the candover valley just 7 miles from Basingstoke on the B3046

Here is the pub in the 1960's

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The Royal Oak, Lasham, Hampshire

The Royal Oak, Lasham, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Cosy log fires for the winter months and spacious, beautifully
maintained gardens, with BBQ area - for when the sun shines!
Large covered heated patio area with benches, bar tables and
stools - ideal for those who still want to smoke whilst at the pub!

The Gentleman Jim, Alton, Hampshire

The Gentleman Jim, Alton, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

JIMMY Dickinson holds a unique place in Pompey history. Many famous names in soccer have served their clubs with distinction and dedication but surely the most distinguished and loyal of all was 'Gentleman Jim.' He was one of the great names in football during the game's golden age after World War Two when crowds flocked back to soccer in their millions.
Born in Alton in 1925, Dickinson joined Pompey from Alton Youth Club having been discovered by his maths and sports teacher Eddie Lever, who later managed his old pupil at Fratton Park. After three years' national service in the Royal Navy, Dickinson
made his league debut against Blackburn Rovers at Fratton Park in 1946.

Having settled quickly into the side, he established the number six shirt as his own and helped steer Pompey to successive league championships with his other resplendent colleagues. His sound, consistent and unobtrusive performances earned him England recognition too - a total of 48 appearances for his country made him Pompey's most capped player of all time. More significantly he played 764 league games for Pompey - a record for one player at a single club which was not broken until Swindon's John Trollope went six better in 1980.

In addition to his remarkable playing career, Dickinson was a gentleman both on and off the pitch. He was never booked or sent off in 800 Pompey and England matches. His industrious and sure footed style at either wing-half or left-half is still happily remembered today by those who watched him in probably the best half-back line this country ever had alongside Jack Froggatt and Jimmy Scoular.

Dickson was a Pompey stalwart for almost 20 years. Awarded the MBE in 1964, he played his last match for the Blues a year later, helping Pompey to a 1-1 end-of-season draw at Northampton that secured safety from relegation. And when he retired from playing, his loyalty did not cease. He served Pompey as public relations officer and then secretary before reluctantly accepting the job he never wanted - that of Pompey manager - in May 1977. Relegation from the third division was avoided, but the next year Pompey dropped into soccer's basement.

The worry of managing the famous old club in the fourth division affected his health and sadly, after three heart attacks Jimmy died aged 57 in 1982. The famous Pompey Chimes rang hauntingly around St Mary's Church in Fratton at a packed memorial service for the much-loved legend. Portsmouth is a city of many famous names and one with which it is synonymous is that of Jimmy Dickinson. Gentleman Jim will be remembered in Pompey forever

Whistle Stop, Liss, Hampshire

Whistle Stop, Liss, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Chineham Arms, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire

The Chineham Arms, Chineham, Basingstoke, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Chineham Arms is a traditional pub with an open plan bar.

The Great Western Hotel, Basingstoke, Hampshire

The Great Western Hotel, Basingstoke, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Close to the railway station.
Currently under the ownership of Debbie and Mark Copley, the Great Western Hotel Basingstoke is an alternative bar. As such anyone and everyone (as long as you are not barred) are welcome and they are most definitely sub culture and biker friendly. They host live acts of all different genres of music including jazz, rock, metal, punk, goth, blues, psychobilly etc.

The White Hart, Basingstoke, Hampshire

The White Hart, Basingstoke, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The White Hart Inn is approx 300 years old and is one of the oldest Pub’s in Basingstoke. Recently refurbished, we have some cosy corners and sofas where you can relax and enjoy drinks, meals and conversation.

The Cricketers Inn, Longparish, Hampshire

The Cricketers Inn, Longparish, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Longparish is a most apt name for the village as it is, indeed, a long parish, winding and twisting for three miles along the Test. The name did not appear until the middle of the 16th century, at about the time of the Dissolution of the Monasteries, before which it was known as Middleton (of Middletune).

The parish was formed from four ancient ‘tithings’, East and West Aston, Middleton and Forton. Apart from some postwar development of council housing, Longparish remains much as it has for centuries, with half-timbered, brick and flint cottages.

The stocks near the village church are, alas, not the original ones, but the old grindstone is. The "Ashburn Rest" seat, provided by a thoughtful Rev Burnaby-Green in 1886, was sited by the spring with a tin cup. It was a long walk to church for some.

Longparish has held the Samuel Whitebread Trophy for village cricket, contested at Lords' cricket ground, London

The Plough Inn, Longparish, Hampshire

The Plough Inn, Longparish, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Plough inn dates back to 1721 according to parish records and can be found in the picturesque Test Valley village of Longparish. The inn is within casting distance of the river Test famous for its excellent fishing rights. The inn is also on the Test way making it an ideal watering hole for thirsty ramblers. A familiar sight at the inn is the webbed residents of Longparish who waddle over for a bite to eat from anyone who can bear to share their baguette! The Plough was sympathetically refurbished in late 2006 and has a warm, comfortable atmosphere with flagstone and oak floors complimented by leather chairs and subtle soft furnishings open log fires and superb food, wines and real ales.

The Railway, Alton, Hampshire

The Railway, Alton, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Maidenhead Inn, Basingstoke, Hampshire

The Maidenhead Inn, Basingstoke, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Wetherspoons pub in the Top Of Town

The Kings Arms, Lymington, Hampshire

The Kings Arms, Lymington, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Kings Arms is a red brick built traditional coaching inn dating back from 1597, located in the centre of the historic town of Lymington and is reputed to have been patronised by Kings Charles I.

The Millstone, Old Basing, Hampshire

The Millstone, Old Basing, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Bakers, Basingstoke, Hampshire

The Bakers, Basingstoke, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Coach and Horses, Sutton Scotney,Hampshire

The Coach and Horses, Sutton Scotney,Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Coach & Horses, dates back to 1762. The pub was recently refurbished and converted the former thatched village Fire station into bed and breakfast rooms

The Lamb Inn, Basingstoke, Hampshire

The Lamb Inn, Basingstoke, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Black Fox Inn, Liphook, Hampshire

The Black Fox Inn, Liphook, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Black Fox Inn incorporates a bar, 40 seat restaurant and a 70 seat function room.

The White Hart, Cadnam, Hampshire

The White Hart, Cadnam, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

When the White Hart was given a major renovation in 2006 to tastefully convert what once was an old fashioned pub in to a village gem doing great food. Though looking more brushed up than ever, there’s still history here, and a genuine country pub feel – the White Hart was once used as a stop over venue on the Cornwall to London road when people would heard geese all of that unfathomably long distance.

The Gun Inn, Keyhaven, Hampshire

The Gun Inn, Keyhaven, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Gun Inn - a Grade II listed building - has been an important focal point of the hamlet since at least the middle of the 19th century. The slate roof is hipped at one end and gabled at the other. The sash windows have vertical glazing bars only. Generations of innkeepers have provided food and drink for local fishermen and farmers.

The Crown, Old Basing, Hampshire

The Crown, Old Basing, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The 16th century pub is at the heart of the village of Old Basing near Basingstoke in Hampshire.

It is a Grade II listed building and stands in one of Old Basing's picturesque thoroughfares - The Street.

The exact date that The Crown was built is not known, however it is believed that the inn dates from the time of the Civil War when Oliver Cromwell's Roundheads laid siege to the impressive Basing House, which was a very grand Tudor mansion.

The Queens Arms, Basingstoke, Hampshire

The Queens Arms, Basingstoke, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Just beside the station in Basingstoke

The Half Moon, Sheet, Hampshire

The Half Moon, Sheet, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Bounty Inn, Basingstoke, Hampshire

The Bounty Inn, Basingstoke, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The George and Falcon, Warnford, Hampshire

The George and Falcon, Warnford, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The village lies on the A32 in the valley of the River Meon between West Meon and Exton. It has a church and a pub, the George and Falcon. There is an infrequent bus service from Bishop's Waltham to Petersfield. The village was by-passed by the former Meon Valley Railway (now a footpath and cycleway), which ran down the east of the valley.

Queens Head, Colden Common, Hampshire

Queens Head, Colden Common, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Hatchet Inn, Sherfield English, Hampshire

The Hatchet Inn, Sherfield English, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Hatchet Inn is a traditional family pub situated on the A27 between Romsey and Whiteparish in the little village of Sherfield English.

Paul and Mia Williamson and their son Justin are the new Landlords, having just taken over the lease, and they will be striving hard to maintain the excellent reputation that the Hatchet has for fine wines, ales and homecooked food making it a very popular venue for lunch, dinner and a social drink.

The Hatchet benefits from a large car park, secure garden with children's and toddlers play areas, making the Hatchet an ideal venue for a lazy summer's afternoon.

The Crown, Axford, Hampshire

The Crown, Axford, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Railway Arms, Alton, Hampshire

The Railway Arms, Alton, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Famous for its pub sign of a loco emerging from a tunnel.

The Bakers Arms, Alton, Hampshire

The Bakers Arms, Alton, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Old Courthouse, Cove, Hampshire

The Old Courthouse, Cove, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Old Courthouse is on the north side of Cove Road. It was once known as The Anchor and then as The Jolly Farmer, but gets its current name from the fact courts were held in it when it was the Anchor. Amongst other judicial matters permission would be granted to the people of Cove to dig peat and gather fuel off Cove Common.

The Amport Inn, Amport, Hampshire

The Amport Inn, Amport, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Amport Inn is over 200 years old, and was once home of the Marquis of Winchester's coachman. Beautifully situated overlooking a tributary of the River Test, surrounded by fields and fabulous scenery.

The Star Inn, Bentworth, Hampshire

The Star Inn, Bentworth, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Star Inn is set in the heart of picturesque Bentworth in rural Hampshire. A typical English Country pub offering real ales, fine wines and traditional freshly prepared food.

Black Swan, Monxton, Hampshire

Black Swan, Monxton, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

From their web site:-

The Black Swan dates from at least 1662, possibly earlier, and the 350 years since have seen a number of changes, while keeping one eye firmly on tradition. Originally, 'Ye Swan', the pub became the Black Swan in the mid 19th century, when it was very much a traveller's rest.

Castle of Comfort, Medstead, Hampshire

Castle of Comfort, Medstead, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

From their website:

History

Around 1670 a ship called The Castle of Comfort, based in Southampton, was de-commissioned and broken up at nearby Portchester.

The ship was built in the early 1600's and was owned by a Privateer. It was a commercial ship sanctioned by the British Government and had spent it's life plundering treasures from South America.

A wealthy man from Medstead bought the main timbers to build a beer house, which locally became known as The Castle of Comfort.

Todays building was built on the site of the original Castle of Comfort in the early 1800's after fire destroyed the original. The old cellar still exists and probably has some of the orginal beams.

The Cricketers, Yateley, Hampshire

The Cricketers, Yateley, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Staying on the cricket theme, here's a pub from Yateley. Set back from the road on the edge of woods in an area called Cricket Hill.

The Cricketers, Alresford, Hampshire

The Cricketers, Alresford, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

Taken on a rainy autumn day!!

Fox inn, Bramdean, Hampshire

Fox inn, Bramdean, Hampshire, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The Thomas Lord, West Meon

The Thomas Lord, West Meon, originally uploaded by Mike Cattell.

The pub is named after Thomas Lord, the founder of Lord's Cricket ground, the home of English cricket and who is buried in the nearby churchyard.