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English Counties - HAMPSHIRE - A Whistle Stop Tour

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THE HOSPITAL OF ST CROSS, built about 1130
Picture by Jeff Saunders

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HILLIER GARDENS & ARBORETUM at Ampfield
Autumn at Hillier Gardens in Hampshire
Picture by Ruth Barnes


Magnolia
Picture by Michael Wright

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We will travel trhough Whitchurch on the River Test and can visit Highclere Castle
Highclere Castle, Hampshire. Front Side
Picture by Chris Rennie


Other attractions in the area include Sandham Memorial Chapel at Burghclere, known for the Stanley Spencer Murals; Beacon Hill (a hill fort); Watership Down (National Trust); Walbury Hill; Longstock Park Water Garden
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BASINGSTOKE (Surprisingly there is no description of Basingstoke, can anyone add one?)  Attractions: Chapel of the Holy Ghost; The Vyne an early 1500 Tudor building open from April - November with a programme of events during this period; West Green House Garden.

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Basingstoke, Hampshire
Picture by Paul Hilton


Bounty Inn
Picture by KELVIN CHURCHER


 

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Chapel of The Holy Ghost, Basingstoke
Basingstoke, Ruins of the Chapel of the Holy Ghost
Picture by Edward Lever


The Vyne
Vyne House, Basingstoke, Hampshire
Picture by Robin Granse

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West Green House Garden
Ornamental Kitchen Garden
Picture by Jan Minter


Heading to Farnborough now, famous for its Air Show and then on to Aldershot as Vince has mentioned
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FARNBOROUGH
This is the clock house roundabout in the town centre of Farnborough, Hampshire.
Picture by Gary Whiting


St Michael's Abbey built in 1881 by Princess Eugenie wife of Napolean III while in exile
St Michael's Abbey, Farnborough
Picture by Chris Coles


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ALDERSHOT, which Vince has already mentioned
Blossom on the trees in a small park in the town center of Aldershot, Hampshire
Picture by Bob Dyer


Aldershot town center
Picture by Bob Dyer

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ALDERSHOT MILITARY CEMETERY & MILITARY MUSEUM.  As Sue pointed out today is the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain - so this is a reminder of the men and women who have died to keep us safe and free.
Aldershot Military Cemetery - view up hill of graves
Picture by Mark Dunn

Don't run me over
Picture by sean grogan


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Passing through Petersfield we can visit Butser Ancient Farm at Waterlooville, Queen Elizabeth Country Park

Butser Ancient Farm

Looking at part of the layout.
Picture by Lawrence Davis


And so to Portsmouth - which Vince has also mentioned previously

 

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