The following are extracts from the Hampshire Chronicle we thought might interest some of you. Len - please note Alresford's FIRST Royal Visit!!!! Chris and Caroline 25 DECEMBER 1852 Braishfield - During the week, an inquest was taken by Mr Todd, county coroner, on the body of Ann White, aged 65, who fell down dead while in conversation with her brother, who had just come a long distance to see her. Verdict: Visitation of God. 27 DECEMBER 1952 Alresford - An accident occurred on the Winchester road, near Ladycroft, when a runaway horse overtook a tanker and crashed into a van belonging to the Winchester Rural District Council. The animal. owned by Captain J Drinkwater, of Wield, was injured and was attended by Mr Curtis until it was fit to return to its owner. 3 JANUARY1803 Winchester - This week was committed to the County Gaol, a young man of the name of Bond, for stealing a horse at Owslebury, near this city. He was taken at Chichester on Saturday last, where he sold the horse much under his value, and which led to the suspicion that he was stolen. Lymington - Friday evening, John Ware, who had plied the passage boat from Lymington for many years past, (by some accident as he was mooring the boat for the night) unfortunately fell overboard. He was taken up a short time afterwards and every effort was made to recover him, but life was no more! 1 JANUARY 1853 Southampton - Last Sunday night, a most furious gale commenced blowing here, and lasted until noon on Monday. It was at its height about two o'clock on that morning. Southampton Water was then one mass of foam. Houses above 100 feet from the quay were covered with the spray of the waves. About 20 boats were sunk, many knocked to pieces. A Southampton waterman named Perkins, an industrious man, lost a large sailing boat, worth £40. Nearly all the large craft in the river went adrift. A large brig, called the Alacrity, at the town quay, broke adrift, and knocked down the pier toll house, and did considerable damage to the pier and quay wall. The brig was much damaged. Two large French potato vessels were sunk near the quay. Each cargo was worth nearly £300. In the docks, the monster West India steamer, Orinoco, broke adrift, and Capt. Peacock, the dock master, Capt. Barton, the West India superintendent, and Capt. Hast, the commander of the Orinoco, had to be called up, and to get all the men possible to secure her. Wickham - During the past month, the poor of this village have been kindly provided with large quantities of warm clothing, blankets, &c. to the amount of nearly £100, the munificent gift of Miss Garnier, which has been continued annually, in addition to numerous other acts of benevolence, meriting the warmest gratitude of the numerous recipients of her bounty. Saturday, January 3, 1903 Winchester - At about 3.30 yesterday (Friday) afternoon, Edward Smith, of Wales-street, a coachman, was driving a chestnut gelding attached to a four-wheel dog cart, in Southgate-road, and when turning the animal near Dr Scott's house, it commenced kicking and bolted towards the High Street. The man in charge did his best to pull the horse up and prevent any mishap, but, going at a stretch gallop of about eventually happened, the man, with commendable forethought, got over the seat and dropped from the back of the cart into the road. He injured his right hand, but fortunately escaped without being seriously hurt. The horse continued its career into and across the High-street, and on to the pavement, where it suddenly swerved round, causing the side of the dog-cart to dash against the plate-glass window of Mr. Frank East's shop, which was, of course, smashed. At the same time, the vehicle struck Miss Annie Knight, a servant employed at Mayfield, Christ Church-road, who was knocked against the window frame, and sustained some nasty cuts to her face and forehead, which came into contact with the broken glass. Her condition was such that she was removed to the County Hospital, where she was detained. A man standing by was also struck. The cart then collided with the framework of the window, breaking that portion of the glass which faces Jewry-street, and one of the wheels then collapsed. With the dog-cart on three wheels the horse raced down the High-street, and did not receive a check until it was about opposite the Mercantile Stores, despite the traffic in the street. At the spot mentioned, two other vehicles were collided with, but were not much damaged, and the undercarriage of the dog-cart then giving way, the body fell to the ground, and the horse was eventually secured before further damage was done. The wreck of the cart was taken by the police to the City Arms yard, and the horse does not appear to have sustained any serious injury. Fortunately, Miss Knight is making satisfactory progress. 2OO3 Alresford's royal appointment Plans are well in hand for the first royal visit to Alresford in living memory The Princess Royal will open Winchester City Council's newly-completed Makins Court housing scheme on January 24th. 2003 She will meet local residents in both the sheltered flats and the bungalows before taking tea with residents and invited guests. The first phase of the flagship project began in 2000 and provided 16 elderly persons' flats, a scheme manager's house and communal facilities. Wheelchair-friendly, all of the flats are self-contained and the scheme incorporates a lounge, dining room, kitchen and communal facilities such as a guest suite and laundry, with space for an assisted bathroom, if needed. The 12 one and two-bedroom bungalows, which are owned by Eastleigh Housing Association, were completed last summer. "The scheme has cost Winchester City Council and Eastleigh Housing Association in excess of £3m," said the city's head of contracts and property services, Clive Broomfield, "Makins Court is not just a flagship development for the council, but a great asset for the local community." --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.434 / Virus Database: 243 - Release Date: 25/12/2002

Interesting!! The extracts revealed differences in culture, language and presentation as compared to the states.........I really enjoyed.......... Thanx so much............ Suzy in TX ~ What we do in life echoes in eternity ~ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris & Caroline" <chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk> To: <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 12:15 PM Subject: [HantsLife] HAMPSHIRE NEWS - in days gone by The following are extracts from the Hampshire Chronicle we thought might interest some of you. Len - please note Alresford's FIRST Royal Visit!!!! Chris and Caroline 25 DECEMBER 1852 Braishfield - During the week, an inquest was taken by Mr Todd, county coroner, on the body of Ann White, aged 65, who fell down dead while in conversation with her brother, who had just come a long distance to see her. Verdict: Visitation of God. 27 DECEMBER 1952 Alresford - An accident occurred on the Winchester road, near Ladycroft, when a runaway horse overtook a tanker and crashed into a van belonging to the Winchester Rural District Council. The animal. owned by Captain J Drinkwater, of Wield, was injured and was attended by Mr Curtis until it was fit to return to its owner. 3 JANUARY1803 Winchester - This week was committed to the County Gaol, a young man of the name of Bond, for stealing a horse at Owslebury, near this city. He was taken at Chichester on Saturday last, where he sold the horse much under his value, and which led to the suspicion that he was stolen. Lymington - Friday evening, John Ware, who had plied the passage boat from Lymington for many years past, (by some accident as he was mooring the boat for the night) unfortunately fell overboard. He was taken up a short time afterwards and every effort was made to recover him, but life was no more! 1 JANUARY 1853 Southampton - Last Sunday night, a most furious gale commenced blowing here, and lasted until noon on Monday. It was at its height about two o'clock on that morning. Southampton Water was then one mass of foam. Houses above 100 feet from the quay were covered with the spray of the waves. About 20 boats were sunk, many knocked to pieces. A Southampton waterman named Perkins, an industrious man, lost a large sailing boat, worth £40. Nearly all the large craft in the river went adrift. A large brig, called the Alacrity, at the town quay, broke adrift, and knocked down the pier toll house, and did considerable damage to the pier and quay wall. The brig was much damaged. Two large French potato vessels were sunk near the quay. Each cargo was worth nearly £300. In the docks, the monster West India steamer, Orinoco, broke adrift, and Capt. Peacock, the dock master, Capt. Barton, the West India superintendent, and Capt. Hast, the commander of the Orinoco, had to be called up, and to get all the men possible to secure her. Wickham - During the past month, the poor of this village have been kindly provided with large quantities of warm clothing, blankets, &c. to the amount of nearly £100, the munificent gift of Miss Garnier, which has been continued annually, in addition to numerous other acts of benevolence, meriting the warmest gratitude of the numerous recipients of her bounty. Saturday, January 3, 1903 Winchester - At about 3.30 yesterday (Friday) afternoon, Edward Smith, of Wales-street, a coachman, was driving a chestnut gelding attached to a four-wheel dog cart, in Southgate-road, and when turning the animal near Dr Scott's house, it commenced kicking and bolted towards the High Street. The man in charge did his best to pull the horse up and prevent any mishap, but, going at a stretch gallop of about eventually happened, the man, with commendable forethought, got over the seat and dropped from the back of the cart into the road. He injured his right hand, but fortunately escaped without being seriously hurt. The horse continued its career into and across the High-street, and on to the pavement, where it suddenly swerved round, causing the side of the dog-cart to dash against the plate-glass window of Mr. Frank East's shop, which was, of course, smashed. At the same time, the vehicle struck Miss Annie Knight, a servant employed at Mayfield, Christ Church-road, who was knocked against the window frame, and sustained some nasty cuts to her face and forehead, which came into contact with the broken glass. Her condition was such that she was removed to the County Hospital, where she was detained. A man standing by was also struck. The cart then collided with the framework of the window, breaking that portion of the glass which faces Jewry-street, and one of the wheels then collapsed. With the dog-cart on three wheels the horse raced down the High-street, and did not receive a check until it was about opposite the Mercantile Stores, despite the traffic in the street. At the spot mentioned, two other vehicles were collided with, but were not much damaged, and the undercarriage of the dog-cart then giving way, the body fell to the ground, and the horse was eventually secured before further damage was done. The wreck of the cart was taken by the police to the City Arms yard, and the horse does not appear to have sustained any serious injury. Fortunately, Miss Knight is making satisfactory progress. 2OO3 Alresford's royal appointment Plans are well in hand for the first royal visit to Alresford in living memory The Princess Royal will open Winchester City Council's newly-completed Makins Court housing scheme on January 24th. 2003 She will meet local residents in both the sheltered flats and the bungalows before taking tea with residents and invited guests. The first phase of the flagship project began in 2000 and provided 16 elderly persons' flats, a scheme manager's house and communal facilities. Wheelchair-friendly, all of the flats are self-contained and the scheme incorporates a lounge, dining room, kitchen and communal facilities such as a guest suite and laundry, with space for an assisted bathroom, if needed. The 12 one and two-bedroom bungalows, which are owned by Eastleigh Housing Association, were completed last summer. "The scheme has cost Winchester City Council and Eastleigh Housing Association in excess of £3m," said the city's head of contracts and property services, Clive Broomfield, "Makins Court is not just a flagship development for the council, but a great asset for the local community." --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.434 / Virus Database: 243 - Release Date: 25/12/2002 ______________________________

There you go then Suzy.............we aim to satisfy!!!! And nice to hear that people enjoy them. Chris and Caroline ----- Original Message ----- From: "Suzy" <edsu@camalott.com> To: <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, January 16, 2003 3:45 PM Subject: [HantsLife] HAMPSHIRE NEWS - in days gone by Interesting!! The extracts revealed differences in culture, language and presentation as compared to the states.........I really enjoyed.......... Thanx so much............ Suzy in TX ~ What we do in life echoes in eternity ~ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris & Caroline" <chris@chayles.freeserve.co.uk> To: <HAMPSHIRE-LIFE-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 12:15 PM Subject: [HantsLife] HAMPSHIRE NEWS - in days gone by The following are extracts from the Hampshire Chronicle we thought might interest some of you. Len - please note Alresford's FIRST Royal Visit!!!! Chris and Caroline 25 DECEMBER 1852 Braishfield - During the week, an inquest was taken by Mr Todd, county coroner, on the body of Ann White, aged 65, who fell down dead while in conversation with her brother, who had just come a long distance to see her. Verdict: Visitation of God. 27 DECEMBER 1952 Alresford - An accident occurred on the Winchester road, near Ladycroft, when a runaway horse overtook a tanker and crashed into a van belonging to the Winchester Rural District Council. The animal. owned by Captain J Drinkwater, of Wield, was injured and was attended by Mr Curtis until it was fit to return to its owner. 3 JANUARY1803 Winchester - This week was committed to the County Gaol, a young man of the name of Bond, for stealing a horse at Owslebury, near this city. He was taken at Chichester on Saturday last, where he sold the horse much under his value, and which led to the suspicion that he was stolen. Lymington - Friday evening, John Ware, who had plied the passage boat from Lymington for many years past, (by some accident as he was mooring the boat for the night) unfortunately fell overboard. He was taken up a short time afterwards and every effort was made to recover him, but life was no more! 1 JANUARY 1853 Southampton - Last Sunday night, a most furious gale commenced blowing here, and lasted until noon on Monday. It was at its height about two o'clock on that morning. Southampton Water was then one mass of foam. Houses above 100 feet from the quay were covered with the spray of the waves. About 20 boats were sunk, many knocked to pieces. A Southampton waterman named Perkins, an industrious man, lost a large sailing boat, worth £40. Nearly all the large craft in the river went adrift. A large brig, called the Alacrity, at the town quay, broke adrift, and knocked down the pier toll house, and did considerable damage to the pier and quay wall. The brig was much damaged. Two large French potato vessels were sunk near the quay. Each cargo was worth nearly £300. In the docks, the monster West India steamer, Orinoco, broke adrift, and Capt. Peacock, the dock master, Capt. Barton, the West India superintendent, and Capt. Hast, the commander of the Orinoco, had to be called up, and to get all the men possible to secure her. Wickham - During the past month, the poor of this village have been kindly provided with large quantities of warm clothing, blankets, &c. to the amount of nearly £100, the munificent gift of Miss Garnier, which has been continued annually, in addition to numerous other acts of benevolence, meriting the warmest gratitude of the numerous recipients of her bounty. Saturday, January 3, 1903 Winchester - At about 3.30 yesterday (Friday) afternoon, Edward Smith, of Wales-street, a coachman, was driving a chestnut gelding attached to a four-wheel dog cart, in Southgate-road, and when turning the animal near Dr Scott's house, it commenced kicking and bolted towards the High Street. The man in charge did his best to pull the horse up and prevent any mishap, but, going at a stretch gallop of about eventually happened, the man, with commendable forethought, got over the seat and dropped from the back of the cart into the road. He injured his right hand, but fortunately escaped without being seriously hurt. The horse continued its career into and across the High-street, and on to the pavement, where it suddenly swerved round, causing the side of the dog-cart to dash against the plate-glass window of Mr. Frank East's shop, which was, of course, smashed. At the same time, the vehicle struck Miss Annie Knight, a servant employed at Mayfield, Christ Church-road, who was knocked against the window frame, and sustained some nasty cuts to her face and forehead, which came into contact with the broken glass. Her condition was such that she was removed to the County Hospital, where she was detained. A man standing by was also struck. The cart then collided with the framework of the window, breaking that portion of the glass which faces Jewry-street, and one of the wheels then collapsed. With the dog-cart on three wheels the horse raced down the High-street, and did not receive a check until it was about opposite the Mercantile Stores, despite the traffic in the street. At the spot mentioned, two other vehicles were collided with, but were not much damaged, and the undercarriage of the dog-cart then giving way, the body fell to the ground, and the horse was eventually secured before further damage was done. The wreck of the cart was taken by the police to the City Arms yard, and the horse does not appear to have sustained any serious injury. Fortunately, Miss Knight is making satisfactory progress. 2OO3 Alresford's royal appointment Plans are well in hand for the first royal visit to Alresford in living memory The Princess Royal will open Winchester City Council's newly-completed Makins Court housing scheme on January 24th. 2003 She will meet local residents in both the sheltered flats and the bungalows before taking tea with residents and invited guests. The first phase of the flagship project began in 2000 and provided 16 elderly persons' flats, a scheme manager's house and communal facilities. Wheelchair-friendly, all of the flats are self-contained and the scheme incorporates a lounge, dining room, kitchen and communal facilities such as a guest suite and laundry, with space for an assisted bathroom, if needed. The 12 one and two-bedroom bungalows, which are owned by Eastleigh Housing Association, were completed last summer. "The scheme has cost Winchester City Council and Eastleigh Housing Association in excess of £3m," said the city's head of contracts and property services, Clive Broomfield, "Makins Court is not just a flagship development for the council, but a great asset for the local community." --- All of our Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. And attachments are also scanned before being added. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). 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