A chance meeting leads to the discovery of some delightful old watercolours of Compton by Hilda Willis
The secretary of the Friends of the Hockley Viaduct writes, in 2011, about the Viaduct's history and plans for its restoration
The Five Mills of Twyford in 1300: Trying to figure out what Shawford Mill looked like in 1300 is a like peeling an onion, starting from the present day.
Historical information about Goldfinch Cottage, Captain Barnard, Compton Place, and a burning at the stake.
The golf club on Shawford Down ran from 1890 until 1940. Winchester College also had a golf club in the parish.
Compton & Shawford Local History Society meeting, Jubilee pavilion, Wednesday 18 January 2017: updates on recent projects and future planning
The Rector’s Sermon at the Civic Service on 12th October 1997 Ps.119 v.1: ‘Happy are those whose way […]
AND NOW The Beanstalk Productions… would like to thank everyone who laboured over the months to make the […]
The exhibition of photographs and memorabilia, illustrating the part played by the Parish Hall in parish affairs over […]
Committee Chairman’s thanks The Beanstalks and the Old Time Music Hall, the last two events of the Centenary […]