Memories
| Memories |  | Our Memories section takes a look at the borough’s rich and diverse history. Here, we will take a look back at days gone by – and we want you, the readers, to contribute with your memories of Basingstoke and the surrounding area. We are not just talking about events from decades ago – we are also interested in more recent history. So if you have a story to tell, or old photographs you want to share with our readers, call Richard Garfield on 01256 337430 or e-mail richard.garfield@ basingstokegazette.co.uk Any photographs or other material submitted for publication will be returned. Richard looks forward to hearing from you. |
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Catering for town's appetite
WHEN God created the world and all its creatures, he made sure that they had food and drink by producing vegetation and water. |
From poverty to prosperity
A RECENT late-night television programme on BBC2 told of the life stories of Harry Selfridge and Frank Woolworth, both of whom arrived separately in Britain in 1909, with the intention of opening up their businesses in this country. |
The much-maligned motorist
THE current price being paid for petrol by British motorists has led to a look back at some of the other difficulties car drivers have had to contend with since the first automobile came onto the roads. |
Building homes for the needy
THE recent report in The Gazette about the 400th anniversary of the Deane's Almshouses, in London Street, Basingstoke, has prompted some research into other almshouses that were established in the town. |
Raising the roof at The Anchor
THE mention of The Anchor inn at the Top of the Town in a recent news report has led to some enquiries as to its location. |
Scents of history in square
For Basingstoke residents, May 15 has a significant ring to it, for it was on this day in 1958, exactly 50 years ago, that the Rotary Club Aromatic Garden, in Church Square, was opened to the public.Reader comment (1) |
Webbers – a century of service
OVER the past few months, local motorists driving past the Webbers car dealership site, in New Road, Basingstoke, have been surprised to find that the business is now under the name of Harwoods. |
Drumming to the beat of a magnificent career
Former Gazette assistant editor Mike "Biggsie" Biggs puts the spotlight on The Magnificent Eric Delaney, a book about the drumming legend, which was written by ex-Basingstoke and Tadley bank manager Eddie Sammons |
Houses with roofs of straw
THE recent fire in the 18th century thatched roof of the Woolpack Inn, at Sopley, near Ringwood, in Hampshire, where Winston Churchill and Franklin Roosevelt visited during the Second World War, has brought about an enquiry regarding this type of roofing material. |
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