Nostalgia

Let's Sing at Milestones Museum

Free event bringing 'joy and healing power of music' to those impacted by dementia

BASINGSTOKE too often is misrepresented as a modern town. But residents - and your local paper - knows different.

BASINGSTOKE too often is misrepresented as a modern town. But residents - and your local paper - knows different.

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Lovely photos showing Basingstoke and its residents over the years

'All Change' will resurrect the spirit of the 1950s and 1960s

'All Change' will resurrect the spirit of the 1950s and 1960s

Vintage vibes for summer travellers at historic railway event

Care home residents celebrating 200-years of Cadbury history

Care home residents celebrating 200-years of Cadbury history

Care home residents treated to nostalgic Cadbury event

The Watercress Line plans to recreate the bygone era of the 1950s and 1960s with a new summer event

The Watercress Line plans to recreate the bygone era of the 1950s and 1960s with a new summer event

Step into the 1950s and 1960s at upcoming railway event

The celebration at The Vyne School

The celebration at The Vyne School

Former school pupils celebrate 100 years of association at special event

The market place with its many stalls

The market place with its many stalls

Minutes of council meetings from 1960s show glimpses into planning of the past

Alfred Naudi and Terry Holdsworth in the cockpit of a helicopter

Alfred Naudi and Terry Holdsworth in the cockpit of a helicopter

Aviation veterans take memorable trip to Army Flying Museum thanks to care home

Fairfields Primary School

Fairfields Primary School

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'Does anyone remember the truant catcher of Fairfields School?'

Most commonly mispronounced places in Basingstoke and Deane

Most commonly mispronounced places in Basingstoke and Deane

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Most commonly mispronounced places in Basingstoke and Deane

Winners of the A Place to be Proud of Awards 2023 in Basingstoke

Winners of the A Place to be Proud of Awards 2023 in Basingstoke

A Place to be Proud of Awards

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'In my opinion, Basingstoke has many more pluses than minuses'

The Gazette printing office

The Gazette printing office

Flashback: The newspapers covering Basingstoke over the years

The cattle market in the 1950s

The cattle market in the 1950s

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Flashback: The market which was once a bustling Basingstoke social hub

St Michael's today

St Michael's today

Flashback: History of St Michael’s Parish Church

Market Place circa 1923

Market Place circa 1923

Flashback: How Basingstoke celebrated Christmas 100 years ago

Max Bygraves enters the village on an elephant

Max Bygraves enters the village on an elephant

Flashback: When Max Bygraves came to Upton Grey for the shoot of Charley Moon

How some of our favourite pubs have changed over the years

How some of our favourite pubs have changed over the years

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How some of our favourite pubs have changed over the years

The Wheatsheaf where the hiring took place

The Wheatsheaf where the hiring took place

Basingstoke's colourful past: Unveiling the history of the Michaelmas Fair

The early morning mist rises up in Winchester Road, near Pack Lane, in 1960

The early morning mist rises up in Winchester Road, near Pack Lane, in 1960

Flashback: Autumn in Basingstoke - a time of change, beauty and tradition

Mr Aston and his wife (left) with staff at the Church Street arcade in the early 1930s.

Mr Aston and his wife (left) with staff at the Church Street arcade in the early 1930s.

History: A place of memories and the story of Basingstoke's 'bag maker'

The tank blocks in Sarum Hill, which were moved in 1983 to allow building on the site.

The tank blocks in Sarum Hill, which were moved in 1983 to allow building on the site.

Vanishing landmarks: Basingstoke objects lost to time

Brook House in Basingstoke.

Brook House in Basingstoke.

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A town that disappeared: The buildings of Basingstoke that are gone forever

Elegant man posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Elegant man posing in studio, (B&W), portrait

Don't be a dinlo! Get with Hampshire lingo

Some of the rural and town postman at New Street sorting office waiting waiting for the mail from London in 1956.

Some of the rural and town postman at New Street sorting office waiting waiting for the mail from London in 1956.

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The history of postal services in Basingstoke: From stagecoaches to mail trains

John Mares’ staff gather before a coach outing in pre-war days.

John Mares’ staff gather before a coach outing in pre-war days.

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Basingstoke Flashback: Philanthropist in a raincoat

From left to right: Neil Forde, Peter McNulty, Mayor Cllr David Leeks, TADS chair Carol Stevens, Christine Poile, Library team manager Carolyn Southgate and Richard Brown.

From left to right: Neil Forde, Peter McNulty, Mayor Cllr David Leeks, TADS chair Carol Stevens, Christine Poile, Library team manager Carolyn Southgate and Richard Brown.

History of Tadley showcased in new exhibition at library

The outpatients department in Southern Road, built in 1955

The outpatients department in Southern Road, built in 1955

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FLASHBACK: Healing the town's sick and injured at the Cottage Hospital

Basingstoke Gazette, May 23 2003

Basingstoke Gazette, May 23 2003

This week in years gone by: New vision for town centre and Caribbean Club fire

An 1852 depiction of a 'modern' Christmas play (now generally known as a mummers play).

An 1852 depiction of a 'modern' Christmas play (now generally known as a mummers play).

Flashback: A look back at the Mummers, a once-popular Christmas tradition

See how places in the town have changed over the years

See how places in the town have changed over the years

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See how places in the town have changed over the years

The Basingstoke Gazette May 9, 2003

The Basingstoke Gazette May 9, 2003

This week in years gone by: Fears over phone masts, luxury cars stolen and Run 4 Fun

The event will take place from Saturday May 27 until Sunday June 4

The event will take place from Saturday May 27 until Sunday June 4

Step back in time to the 1940s at Milestones in Basingstoke this half term

Coronation decorations in the Market Place during June 1953

Coronation decorations in the Market Place during June 1953

When Basingstoke celebrated the late Queen's Coronation with week-long festivities

Downsland House with presumably Curtis family members.

Downsland House with presumably Curtis family members.

Flashback: Downsland Estate, West End Villas and a fine Monkey Puzzle tree

Thornycroft's J Type 3 ton lorries ready for delivery to the War Office in May 1915

Thornycroft's J Type 3 ton lorries ready for delivery to the War Office in May 1915

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Flashback: How Basingstoke recovered by reinventing itself as a manufacturing centre

This incredible picture shows the silver jubilee breakfast celebrations in honour of King George V in Basingstoke in 1935

This incredible picture shows the silver jubilee breakfast celebrations in honour of King George V in Basingstoke in 1935

Basingstoke Flashback: Meeting places of the past

Harold Hounsome is standing on the left of the photo.

Harold Hounsome is standing on the left of the photo.

Basingstoke Flashback: History of Harold Hounsome – a rags to riches story

A fire engine leaving Brook Street

A fire engine leaving Brook Street

From horse-drawn tender to a modern building – history of Basingstoke fire service

Waiting for the royal visit in April, 1923. Credit: Terry Hunt

Waiting for the royal visit in April, 1923. Credit: Terry Hunt

Flashback: Going back through the 300 years of history of Overton paper mill

Flashback: Life before the fire in Winchester Street

Flashback: Life before the fire in Winchester Street

Flashback: Life before the fire in Winchester Street

An aerial view of Marks and Spencer (centre of picture) during the 1960s

An aerial view of Marks and Spencer (centre of picture) during the 1960s

Basingstoke Flashback: 1933 was a truly monstrous year for the world

Annie and Keith Fowler and their card from the later Queen Elizabeth II

Annie and Keith Fowler and their card from the later Queen Elizabeth II

Couple one of the last to receive anniversary card from The Queen

Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club members Alan Trott's capture of last visit of Carters Steam Fair.

Basingstoke Gazette Camera Club members Alan Trott's capture of last visit of Carters Steam Fair.

'Vintage' Carters Steam Fair makes final visit to Basingstoke

Patrica and David Edwards at their surprise Diamond Wedding Anniversary celebration at the Haven Hotel Sandbacks in June.

Patrica and David Edwards at their surprise Diamond Wedding Anniversary celebration at the Haven Hotel Sandbacks in June.

Meet the childhood sweethearts who were one of the last to receive a telegram from the Queen

Civil War re-enactment at Basing House.

Civil War re-enactment at Basing House.

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Basingstoke Flashback: The untold story of Siege of Basing House

Flashback: Story of the pubs Basingstoke lost in the Edwardian Cull

Flashback: Story of the pubs Basingstoke lost in the Edwardian Cull

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Flashback: Story of the pubs Basingstoke lost in the Edwardian Cull

Queens Jubilee. Old file photographs when the Queen visited Basingstoke in 1973. Submitted.

Queens Jubilee. Old file photographs when the Queen visited Basingstoke in 1973. Submitted.

Looking back at the times the Queen visited Basingstoke - in pictures

The All Stars team leaving Basingstoke after their football match at the Whiteditch ground. Bernard Bresslaw can be seen in the centre.

The All Stars team leaving Basingstoke after their football match at the Whiteditch ground. Bernard Bresslaw can be seen in the centre.

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Basingstoke Flashback: In the days of the TV All Stars

Percy Fisher’s factory in Kingsclere Road soon after it closed down in 1967

Percy Fisher’s factory in Kingsclere Road soon after it closed down in 1967

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Flashback: The early onset of urban sprawl in Basingstoke

Rooksdown Hospital. Inset: Sir Harold Gillies

Rooksdown Hospital. Inset: Sir Harold Gillies

Flashback: Sir Harold Gillies and his work in Basingstoke

Left: Susan Jones; Right: The Salvation Army Temple in 1950s

Left: Susan Jones; Right: The Salvation Army Temple in 1950s

Flashback: Basingstoke's Captain Susan ‘Hawker’ Jones

Basingstoke and District Bowling Association celebrates centenary with the Mayor's Cup at Howard Park Bowling Club on Sunday, July 31

Basingstoke and District Bowling Association celebrates centenary with the Mayor's Cup at Howard Park Bowling Club on Sunday, July 31

PICTURES: Basingstoke and District Bowling Association marks 100th anniversary

The little Co-op shops in New Street in the 1950s

The little Co-op shops in New Street in the 1950s

Flashback: The arrival of the Co-op shop and its history in Basingstoke

Flashback: A High School on the Crossborough Hill and the story of Costello

Flashback: A High School on the Crossborough Hill and the story of Costello

Flashback: A High School on the Crossborough Hill and the story of Costello