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Alresford, West Street And Avenue 1951
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In the 12th century Alresford was a prosperous community - so much so that it was later considered one of England's most important wool markets. In 1644 the Royalists set the town alight following the nearby Battle of Cheriton. In 1689 most of the town was again burned to the ground when another fire swept through it. As a result, very few houses seen in the town today were built before the 17th century.

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I have an old photo of the football team at Dean school dated 1925. In it is a boy with the Tanner surname , I would love to hear if anyone has any info . Thanks.
Alresford, West Street c1950
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That Morris Minor Traveller Has To Be Our Dad's Car!
My family lived at No 3 (the top flat), Corner House, at the top end of Broad Street, first on the left looking at the photo (but just out of the picture) for many years from 1947 or so. I was eleven when we moved to Alresford from Bournemouth. Butcher, chemist and flower shops occupied below at street level. John Sergeant's TV program showing at the moment has led me to ...see more
Alresford, Broad Street c1965
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The Blake Family
My grandfather Edgar Blake was badly wounded in the First World War and had many operations on his face to rebuild it. He lived to the age of 89, passing away in 1977. He and my grandmother are buried in the Churchyard of St John's. My grandfather was the manager of the World Stores in East Street. They had one son Kenneth, and 3 daughters one of which was my mother Primrose but always known as Peggy, ...see more
Alresford, West Street c1950
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My Mum And Uncle
Hi, my mum and uncle went to Perrins too, their names are Jean Smith and Dennis Smith, my mum was there between 49 and 54 and uncle 57 and 62, my auntie worked at Broadway garage.
Alresford, West Street c1950
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