A brother and sister took a trip down memory lane by visiting the new housing development built on land where they grew up.

Sylvie and Robert Edelmann, who lived in Overton more than 50 years ago, were invited by Bewley Homes and members of Heritage Overton to visit the Sovereign Gate development, which has been built on Jersey Field.

The nostalgic visit was made even more special by the road sign named after their family.

The siblings' father, Joel Edelmann, was the farm manager on the land from the late 1940s until the 1980s.

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Joel Edelmann, was the farm manager on the land from the late 1940s until the 1980sJoel Edelmann, was the farm manager on the land from the late 1940s until the 1980s (Image: Bewley Homes) He was nationally recognised for his award-winning cattle and put Overton on the agricultural map.

The farm was owned by Miriam Sacher, a member of the Marks family of Marks and Spencer, who was known for her generosity to her workers.

She ensured every family received a Christmas turkey and Marks and Spencer jumpers each year.

Joel and his wife Rita were refugees from Nazi Germany, arriving in England at the age of 14 via the Kindertransport, a rescue effort that was partially funded by Mrs Sacher.

They met in a refugee camp and were among the hundreds saved before the Second World War.

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Sylvie and Robert Edelmann, centre, toured the site with Jane McKenzie from Heritage Overton (Image: Bewley Homes) Mrs Sacher remained a benefactor to the Overton community and was actively involved in local affairs until her death in 1975.

Sovereign Gate also features a road sign bearing her name in her honour.

When naming the new roads within the development, Bewley reached out to Overton Heritage and the parish council.

Jane McKenzie, a committee member, played a key role in selecting the names.

Jane said: "It’s a living link to the past, and we were delighted to host Robert and Sylvie to mark this occasion.

"Thank you to Bewley for hosting us; it’s clear Sovereign Gate is a lovely development."

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Robert, now living in London, expressed his gratitude, stating: "Thank you to Bewley for inviting us to their development and allowing us this trip down memory lane.

"It was wonderful to see the road sign named after our late father."

Sylvie added: "It’s a lovely gesture, and there’s such rich history here.

"Joel became well-known throughout Hampshire as the farm manager of a prize-winning herd.

"He enjoyed showing other farmers around the farm, and visiting their farms in return."

Jo Dixon, marketing manager at Bewley Homes, said: "We were delighted to host the visit and show the Edelmanns our lovely show home at Sovereign Gate."