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Andover in its successful season of 1907-08 when it won two local leagues.

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: St Mary's Churchyard, circa 1908. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

: St Mary's Churchyard, circa 1908. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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Looking down the High Street, Andover, circa 1900. Parsons & Hart department store is to the right. Postcard: Holmes & Sons (previous owners of the Andover Advertiser for over 100 years)

Looking down the High Street, Andover, circa 1900. Parsons & Hart department store is to the right. Postcard: Holmes & Sons (previous owners of the Andover Advertiser for over 100 years)

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The Rothesay Red Cross Hospital in 1917, on the road between Andover and Weyhill. Postcard 'Fred Wright, Andover', from the David Howard collection

The Rothesay Red Cross Hospital in 1917, on the road between Andover and Weyhill. Postcard 'Fred Wright, Andover', from the David Howard collection

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Twinings factory on the Walworth Industrial Estate, Andover under construction in 1966. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

Twinings factory on the Walworth Industrial Estate, Andover under construction in 1966. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

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High Street, Andover, 1960. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

High Street, Andover, 1960. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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Test Bridge, Stockbridge (at the western end of the village), 1915

Test Bridge, Stockbridge (at the western end of the village), 1915

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The New Inn, Chilbolton, 1920s. Today, the Abbot’s Mitre. Strong and Co of Romsey Ltd, who were taken over by Whitbread ceased brewing in Romsey in 1981. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

The New Inn, Chilbolton, 1920s. Today, the Abbot’s Mitre. Strong and Co of Romsey Ltd, who were taken over by Whitbread ceased brewing in Romsey in 1981. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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Construction of King Arthur’s Way, Andover, May 1970. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

Construction of King Arthur’s Way, Andover, May 1970. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

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The Railway Tavern with Millway Road, looking south, circa 1930. Today the site of The Lunar Hare. Picture from the John Marchment Collection

The Railway Tavern with Millway Road, looking south, circa 1930. Today the site of The Lunar Hare. Picture from the John Marchment Collection

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Andover Carnival, 1959. Photo from Barry Stockwell whose late father Frederick RR Stockwell took the picture

Andover Carnival, 1959. Photo from Barry Stockwell whose late father Frederick RR Stockwell took the picture

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High Street, Andover, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection

High Street, Andover, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection

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HM King George V with some officers standing on one of Ludgershall Station’s platforms. He is the uniformed figure to the right of the central group looking away from the train, on 23 June 1915. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

HM King George V with some officers standing on one of Ludgershall Station’s platforms. He is the uniformed figure to the right of the central group looking away from the train, on 23 June 1915. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

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The Home of St Francis, Church Lane, Goodworth Clatford. In the 1930s this home became a refuge for out-of-work men during the slump of the 1930s. The home closed when work became more plentiful during WW2. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

The Home of St Francis, Church Lane, Goodworth Clatford. In the 1930s this home became a refuge for out-of-work men during the slump of the 1930s. The home closed when work became more plentiful during WW2. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

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Watson & Haig, Mylen Road, Andover, 1953

Watson & Haig, Mylen Road, Andover, 1953

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Appleshaw Home Guard, circa 1940. (names as supplied) Back row, l to r: Eddie May, Steve Dunning, Philip Withers and Jack Rolls? Front row, l to r: Jack Rolls? Ernest (Snowey) Dudman, Bert Weeks, Philip Rolls. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

Appleshaw Home Guard, circa 1940. (names as supplied) Back row, l to r: Eddie May, Steve Dunning, Philip Withers and Jack Rolls? Front row, l to r: Jack Rolls? Ernest (Snowey) Dudman, Bert Weeks, Philip Rolls. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

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Lower High Street, Andover Carnival procession, 1921. NOP

Lower High Street, Andover Carnival procession, 1921. NOP

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Henlys Garage, Bridge Street Andover in the early 1960s. Then a BMC dealership. Today this is the site of the town centre Sainsburys. NOP.

Henlys Garage, Bridge Street Andover in the early 1960s. Then a BMC dealership. Today this is the site of the town centre Sainsburys. NOP.

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London Street, Andover, circa 1920. Photo from the Derek Spencer collection.

London Street, Andover, circa 1920. Photo from the Derek Spencer collection.

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Shaw & Son were high class grocers located in the High Street, Andover who after a century of trading closed their doors for the last time in the 1980s. NOP

Shaw & Son were high class grocers located in the High Street, Andover who after a century of trading closed their doors for the last time in the 1980s. NOP

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Shaw & Son were high class grocers located in the High Street, Andover who after a century of trading closed their doors for the last time in the 1980s. NOP

Shaw & Son were high class grocers located in the High Street, Andover who after a century of trading closed their doors for the last time in the 1980s. NOP

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Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother at the Andover Borough Offices in Bridge Street being welcomed by Andover’s Mayor in 1947. Photo from the David Howard collection.

Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother at the Andover Borough Offices in Bridge Street being welcomed by Andover’s Mayor in 1947. Photo from the David Howard collection.

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Troops passing through Stockbridge circa 1915. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

Troops passing through Stockbridge circa 1915. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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Andover Senior School (boys), circa 1950s. . Postcard from the David Howard collection.

Andover Senior School (boys), circa 1950s. . Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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The coal yard to the side of Andover Town Station yard in the late 1960s. Photo from the Jeffrey Saunders collection.

The coal yard to the side of Andover Town Station yard in the late 1960s. Photo from the Jeffrey Saunders collection.

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Clare Cafe, which was sited on the corner of London Street and East Street Andover, in 1934. NOP

Clare Cafe, which was sited on the corner of London Street and East Street Andover, in 1934. NOP

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Tidworth Barracks, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

Tidworth Barracks, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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The new Whitchurch Post Office, 1910. Photo from the John Marchment collection

The new Whitchurch Post Office, 1910. Photo from the John Marchment collection

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Upper High Street, Andover, mid to late 1960s. Photo: Jeffrey Saunders.

Upper High Street, Andover, mid to late 1960s. Photo: Jeffrey Saunders.

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Andover Borough Civil Defence Wardens Service (Northern Area No 1). The Civil Defence Service was formed in 1935 and stood down nationally on 2 May 1945 - Photo from the Derek Spencer collection.

Andover Borough Civil Defence Wardens Service (Northern Area No 1). The Civil Defence Service was formed in 1935 and stood down nationally on 2 May 1945 - Photo from the Derek Spencer collection.

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Winchester Street, Whitchurch, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

Winchester Street, Whitchurch, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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The Angel Inn, Andover - 1960s. NOP

The Angel Inn, Andover - 1960s. NOP

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Waterloo Iron Works, Anna Valley, circa 1900. Postcard for the David Howard collection.

Waterloo Iron Works, Anna Valley, circa 1900. Postcard for the David Howard collection.

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Salisbury Road, Andover, looking north in 1919. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

Salisbury Road, Andover, looking north in 1919. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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Clatford Station, early 1960s. The location of the station was actually in Goodworth Clatford near the ford. Photo from the David Howard collection.

Clatford Station, early 1960s. The location of the station was actually in Goodworth Clatford near the ford. Photo from the David Howard collection.

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The hunt meet outside The Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge, circa early 20 century. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

The hunt meet outside The Grosvenor Hotel, Stockbridge, circa early 20 century. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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Webb & Wilson, Purveyors of Meat, Bridge Street, Andover, early 20th century.

Webb & Wilson, Purveyors of Meat, Bridge Street, Andover, early 20th century.

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Andover Town Station, circa 1900. A Southampton bound train is entering the station. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

Andover Town Station, circa 1900. A Southampton bound train is entering the station. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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The site, in the late 1930s, of the yet to be built Savoy Cinema, London Street, Andover. Today the building is the Club at Life nightclub.

The site, in the late 1930s, of the yet to be built Savoy Cinema, London Street, Andover. Today the building is the Club at Life nightclub.

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Overton Mummers of the 1930s

Overton Mummers of the 1930s

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Andover from the, circa early 1960s. From the J Everest collection – an air photo of CE Wardell.

Andover from the, circa early 1960s. From the J Everest collection – an air photo of CE Wardell.

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Hurstbourne Tarrant church choir, 1890. NOP

Hurstbourne Tarrant church choir, 1890. NOP

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Stockbridge in the 1950’s appeared to support at least three petrol stations. Opposite the town hall is the petrol station referred to in the ’10 Years Ago’ article below. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

Stockbridge in the 1950’s appeared to support at least three petrol stations. Opposite the town hall is the petrol station referred to in the ’10 Years Ago’ article below. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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The Market Cross, High Street, Ludgershall outside the Queens Head, circa 1900. Note the Temperance Hotel to the right of the pub. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

The Market Cross, High Street, Ludgershall outside the Queens Head, circa 1900. Note the Temperance Hotel to the right of the pub. Photo from the John Marchment collection.

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Rose and Chequers Hotel / Cullings Hotel, 35 High Street, Andover, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

Rose and Chequers Hotel / Cullings Hotel, 35 High Street, Andover, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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Andover War Memorial Hospital, 1920s.

Andover War Memorial Hospital, 1920s.

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Postcard with 'Greetings from Andover', circa early 20th century. From the David Howard collection

Postcard with 'Greetings from Andover', circa early 20th century. From the David Howard collection

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The Borough Arms Inn, Andover, circa 1900

The Borough Arms Inn, Andover, circa 1900

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Chantry Street, Andover, circa 1960. Postcard from David Howard collection.

Chantry Street, Andover, circa 1960. Postcard from David Howard collection.

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Tidworth Barracks, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection

Tidworth Barracks, circa 1900. Postcard from the David Howard collection

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From the David Howard collection. Reverse of card: ‘Central Flying School, RAF Andover, Hants. 1912. The end of one era as another begins.’

From the David Howard collection. Reverse of card: ‘Central Flying School, RAF Andover, Hants. 1912. The end of one era as another begins.’

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Bridge Street, Andover, circa 1900. Burden’s Corner on the right. The Jubilee lamp to the left. Photo from the Derek Spencer collection.

Bridge Street, Andover, circa 1900. Burden’s Corner on the right. The Jubilee lamp to the left. Photo from the Derek Spencer collection.

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Stonehenge circa WW1. Long before the A303 appeared on the map. The road leading up to the stones which eventually become the A344 has recently been closed off and grassed over. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

Stonehenge circa WW1. Long before the A303 appeared on the map. The road leading up to the stones which eventually become the A344 has recently been closed off and grassed over. Postcard from the David Howard collection.

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