Village life in communities surrounding Portsmouth | Nostalgia

You still do not have to travel far from the great city of Portsmouth before you come to charming Hampshire villages steeped in their own fascinating history.

There are places like Hambledon, Lovedean, Southwick and Alverstoke to name but four.

Alverstoke Village, thatched cottage, Gosport, January 1982.placeholder image
Alverstoke Village, thatched cottage, Gosport, January 1982.

Take a look at the full collection here for a real jaunt down memory lane.

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