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Tag Archives: Hampshire
Air Transport Auxiliary Monument
This gem we spotted one day while in the area of Hamble-Le-Rice, and I was amazed that it was still in place. I was entranced by that Spitfire that I forgot to photograph the whole memorial. Fortunately I did manage … Continue reading
Posted in Hampshire Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, United Kingdom, World War 2
Tagged Air Transport Auxiliary, aircraft, ATA, Hamble-Le-Rice, Hampshire, Southampton, Spitfire, World War 2
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Resurgam. Gosport
Gosport is the home of the Royal Navy Submarine Museum, and it is really a wonderful way to get a glimpse at the men and machines that are associated with submarines. The submarine service by its very nature, was a … Continue reading
Posted in Hampshire Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, ROH, ships and shipping, United Kingdom, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged Gosport, Hampshire, Haslar, lost at sea, Resurgam, Royal Navy Submarine Museum, Submarine
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Minstead Village Green War Memorial
I passed through the village of Minstead in 2013 with my landlord, and I grabbed a few photographs along the way. One of the places we paused at was the Village Green where there is a Memorial Cross in commemoration … Continue reading
Posted in Hampshire Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, Parish Memorial, United Kingdom, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged All Saints Minstead, Hampshire, Minstead, New Forest, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, The Trusty Servant, World War
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Havant War Memorial
Probably one of the more frustrating War Memorials I have photographed in ages. I was in the area for a job interview so did not have my camera, but used my phone instead, but the sun was just in the … Continue reading
Posted in cenotaph, Hampshire Memorials, Outside RSA, ROH, United Kingdom, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged Hampshire, Havant, Portsmouth, ROH, Royal Navy, St Faith;s Havant, World War
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Sherfield-Upon-Loddon War Memorial
This was a surprise discovery that I made while I was on my way to photograph CWGC graves at St Leonards Church in Sherfield-Upon-Loddon. The memorial may be found at Google Earth co-ordinates: 51.314562°, -1.026138° © DRW 2015 – 2018. … Continue reading
Posted in Hampshire Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, Parish Memorial, ROH, United Kingdom, World War 1, World War 2
Tagged Basingstoke, Hampshire, Sherfield-Upon-Loddon, St Leonards Church, village, War memorial, World War
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Hook War Memorial
The War Memorial in the village of Hook, may be found on the traffic island between London and Newnham Roads just outside Hook. at Google Earth co-ordinates 51.280389° -0.968156° The memorial is inscribed: AD 1920 This Stone of Remembrance was … Continue reading
Posted in cenotaph, Hampshire Memorials, Memorials elsewhere, Outside RSA, Parish Memorial, United Kingdom, West Rand, World War 1
Tagged Basingstoke, Cenotaph, Hampshire, Hook, Nately Scures, Newnham, ROH, World War
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Bill Targett Steam Rally 2013
These images were taken at the Bill Targett Steam Rally which was held in Eastleigh, Hants on 18 and 19 May 2013. There were some really nice steam engines there, possibly the most I have ever seen in one place … Continue reading
Posted in Heritage, Outside RSA
Tagged Aveling & Porter, Bill Targett, Foden, Fowler, Hampshire, Ploughing Engine, Ransomes, Sims & Jefferies, Stationary Boiler, Steam Roller, The Burrell, The Hamster, Traction Engine, Wallis & Steevens
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Hampshire Memorial at Winchester Cathedral, Winchester.
The second memorial at Winchester Cathedral is a memorial to the men and women of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight, as well as the Hampshire Regiment, who lost their lives in both World Wars. It is an extremely comprehensive … Continue reading
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Tagged Hampshire, Hamsphire Regiment, Isle iof Wight, ROH, Winchester, Winchester Cathedral, World War
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The Cenotaph in Southampton.
The Southampton Cenotaph may be found in Watts Park in Southampton city centre. It was designed by Edward Lutyens, and originally dedicated to the casualties of World War 1, and was unveiled in 1920. The soft stone used in its … Continue reading
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Tagged Cenotaph, Edward Lutyens, Hampshire, Southampton, Southampton Cenotaph, Watts Park
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War Memorial in Romsey, Hampshire
This memorial in Romsey, is situated in War Memorial Park, and is close to Romsey Abbey. I took the images almost a month after Remembrance Day and the wreaths were still present. Within the park is a World War 2 … Continue reading
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Tagged Hampshire, Romsey, War memorial, World War
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