Nostalgia

PHOTOS: Can you spot yourself in these Andover school photos 20 years ago?

PHOTOS: Can you spot yourself in these Andover school photos 20 years ago?

The New Theatre in West Street, later re-named the Rex cinema

The New Theatre in West Street, later re-named the Rex cinema

Back Through Pages: When Andover residents got first taste of 3D films in 1924

The corner building, c.1905, when it was Poore’s brewery offices

The corner building, c.1905, when it was Poore’s brewery offices

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Scott’s shoe shop: A glimpse into Andover’s lost architectural gem

Ancient cottages in New Street

Ancient cottages in New Street

Back Through the Pages: £9 per year rent for a house in New Street

An undated picture of the High Street

An undated picture of the High Street

In pictures: Remembering how Andover used to look in years gone by

St Mary’s church bells during the 1980s

St Mary’s church bells during the 1980s

Back through the pages: St Mary's bells to chime again after repairs pass test

A horse-drawn carnival float in the Walled Meadow during the 1930s

A horse-drawn carnival float in the Walled Meadow during the 1930s

Back Through The Pages: Report from 1924 of first Andover Carnival

The Andover Co-op building in Bridge Street 1923-1986

The Andover Co-op building in Bridge Street 1923-1986

David Borrett's feature: The success of the Co-Operative in Bridge Street

The bottom of London Street in Andover, c1966

The bottom of London Street in Andover, c1966

David Borrett's feature: Antiques and Other Things and the enigmatic Hesketh-Gibson

A dramatic production at Andover Grammar School

A dramatic production at Andover Grammar School

Rediscovering a piece of Andover Grammar School's past

Part of Church Farm, Over Wallop

Part of Church Farm, Over Wallop

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Back Through Pages: When vicar picked a fight with organist at St Mary’s church

London Street, Andover c.1965

London Street, Andover c.1965

David Borrett's feature: 'Unremarkable' shot now gives look at London Street

The Electric Picture Hall, West Street, first opened in 1911

The Electric Picture Hall, West Street, first opened in 1911

Back Through the Pages: High Street burglary, terrible road and unjust criticism

View from West Street before it all came down, 1968.

View from West Street before it all came down, 1968.

David Borrett's feature: The historic buildings which made way for a new precinct

Elvin House during renovations c1971

Elvin House during renovations c1971

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David Borrett's feature: Elvin House — from private school to doctor's practice

Andover Residents looking forward to King Charle's coronation

Andover Residents looking forward to King Charle's coronation

Review of the Year 2023

Review of the Year: Kings Charles Coronation, carnival celebrations and a Hendog

The opening of the 1946 Andover Carnival at the bandstand

The opening of the 1946 Andover Carnival at the bandstand

David Borrett feature: The first carnival after the Second World War

Show winners of 1972 at St Ann’s Hall, Suffolk Road

Show winners of 1972 at St Ann’s Hall, Suffolk Road

Back Through Pages: House fire, Prince of Wales' gift, and Andover's last mayor

Andover Wheelers looking for clues in 1948

Andover Wheelers looking for clues in 1948

Back Through the Pages: Garages destroyed in blaze and cycling treasure hunt

Christmas Meat Show Night at Webb and Wilson’s, c1905

Christmas Meat Show Night at Webb and Wilson’s, c1905

Back Through Pages: Christmas meat show, Communist leaflet and buried gold coin

A formal gathering in the Guildhall during the 1930s

A formal gathering in the Guildhall during the 1930s

Back Through the Pages: Wine with Andover Town mayor in Guildhall chamber

The building work going on above the Star and Garter yard

The building work going on above the Star and Garter yard

David Borrett's column: Unearthing history of a hidden timber-framed treasure

Andover Wednesday Football Club c1909

Andover Wednesday Football Club c1909

Back Through the Pages: Selection committee for Andover Wednesday FC

Bishop's Waltham Palace.

Bishop's Waltham Palace.

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Possum in Woolston

Possum in Woolston

Escaped beasts loose in Hampshire - did you see any?

The burning of the Country Bumpkin

The burning of the Country Bumpkin

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David Borrett column: Popularity of the Country Bumpkin and the devastating fire

letter to the editor...

letter to the editor...

School in Andover in the 60s and the backfired plan to get out of the cross country

Re-building today’s Lloyd’s bank just over 100 years ago.

Re-building today’s Lloyd’s bank just over 100 years ago.

David Borrett's column: When Andover Lloyd's Bank got a new look in 1922

Anton House in Weyhill Road, just before demolition in 1985.

Anton House in Weyhill Road, just before demolition in 1985.

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David Borrett's column: Anton Lodge, a grand Andover home demolished in 1985

Hello Andover variety show

Hello Andover variety show

David Borrett feature: Town shows off its skills in 'Hello Andover' variety show

Andover - A musical history launches book in Winchester Street

Andover - A musical history launches book in Winchester Street

Book detailing Andover's musical history launches after 18 months of hard work

Nos 2 and 4 Chantry Street, circa 1967

Nos 2 and 4 Chantry Street, circa 1967

David Borrett's feature: A insight into one of Andover's oldest homes, part two

The junction of Chantry Street with High Street in 1967. Credit: Charles Wardell

The junction of Chantry Street with High Street in 1967. Credit: Charles Wardell

David Borrett's feature: A insight into one of Andover's oldest homes

St Mary’s Church, Andover, from the Garden of Remembrance, during the 1960s

St Mary’s Church, Andover, from the Garden of Remembrance, during the 1960s

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David Borrett feature: When the town fought off the demolition of St Mary's

Andover decorated for King George V's coronation

Andover decorated for King George V's coronation

Coronation of King Charles III

David Borrett's column: How Andover celebrated King George V's coronation

Labour election poster for candidates in Andover in 1954

Labour election poster for candidates in Andover in 1954

David Borrett's column: The unusual election in Andover of 1954

Chantry Street and West Street from the church tower.

Chantry Street and West Street from the church tower.

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David Borrett's column: 1968 photo that captures construction of new town centre

Opening of the new children’s library in September 1956.

Opening of the new children’s library in September 1956.

David Borrett's feature: History of Andover libraries

Toni’s Café, on the corner of West Street and White Bear Yard

Toni’s Café, on the corner of West Street and White Bear Yard

David Borrett's column: Story of Toni – an organ grinder turned ice cream seller

Union Street in 1971, showing the new shops.

Union Street in 1971, showing the new shops.

David Borrett's column: Pollyanna 2 to Simmonds, the new shops in Union Street

A postcards showing the Oxford House at 20 High Street in Andover

A postcards showing the Oxford House at 20 High Street in Andover

David Borrett's column: Tragic tale of couple who owned Oxford House in High Street

Houghton Lodge 1900 vs 2023

Houghton Lodge 1900 vs 2023

Garden attraction celebrates 230th anniversary with special events for visitors

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Manuela's Column: Andover has lots to offer to make it a forever home

A glorious display of stock in the upper High Street in 1905

A glorious display of stock in the upper High Street in 1905

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David Borrett's column: When Andover shops seemed to run into each other

London Street in Andover in c1927. Credit: Terry Hunt

London Street in Andover in c1927. Credit: Terry Hunt

David Borrett's Column: The 1920s when London Street had a garage selling petrol

A photo of Borough Arms taken in c1910.

A photo of Borough Arms taken in c1910.

David Borrett’s column: Exploring the story behind a pub photo from c1910

Statue of the Queen, by Amy Goodman. Inset: The War Horse statue in War Memorial Park, Romsey

Statue of the Queen, by Amy Goodman. Inset: The War Horse statue in War Memorial Park, Romsey

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War Horse artist unveils public art pieces in honour of the Queen

A photo of Vigo Road in Andover taken at around 1905.

A photo of Vigo Road in Andover taken at around 1905.

David Borrett's column: Looking west down Vigo Road 120 years ago

David Borrett's column: History of London Road swimming pool

David Borrett's column: History of London Road swimming pool

David Borrett's column: History of London Road swimming pool

Rodney Malcomber along with a screenshot of the original wheel design.

Rodney Malcomber along with a screenshot of the original wheel design.

Wheels of Queen's Gun Carriage that carried her coffin were made in this Hampshire village

The Queen’s arrival at Borden Gates. Photographed by Mrs P Barrell.

The Queen’s arrival at Borden Gates. Photographed by Mrs P Barrell.

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David Borrett's column: When the late Queen visited Andover and Tidworth

David Borrett's feature: The day Prince of Wales visited Andover

David Borrett's feature: The day Prince of Wales visited Andover

David Borrett's feature: The day the Prince of Wales visited Andover

The Union Jack on Andover Guildhall is flying at half-mast

The Union Jack on Andover Guildhall is flying at half-mast

Union Jack being flown at half-mast in town as town mourns death of Queen

The Elephant Inn in Andover

The Elephant Inn in Andover

David Borrett's feature: History of The Elephant Inn in Andover