History: The Elms, a grand private house in West Field
The Elms is now an estate of houses just off the Salisbury Road but formerly it was the name of this impressive house.
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David Borrett: One of the earliest 'aerial' views of Andover
This photograph of Andover from St Mary’s church tower is one of the earliest ‘aerial’ views of the town, looking out to the west.
United Kingdom Frederick Ellen David Borrett Alfred Butterworth Archaeology Society Cricklade College
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History column: Earliest published view of Andover
In the days before photography, illustrations for published books began with a drawing, which was then copied as an engraving onto a copper plate.
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From tobacco to groceries: The evolution of a historic Andover shop
When I first saw this photographic postcard of c.1910, I was unsure whether it was Andover. Although Banks is a local name and there was indeed a…
United Kingdom General United Kingdom Richmond Upon Thames Hurstbourne Tarrant David Borrett Walter Layton
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Andover photo from 1968 that captures construction of new town centre
This photograph of Andover Town by Charles Wardell was taken in 1968 just before work started in building the new town centre shops in Chantry Way.
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Andover History: Story of Vitantonio Vitale who ran Toni's Café
History of Toni’s Café at 2 West Street, the site being about where the library entrance in the Chantry Centre is today.
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Andover history: Tragic tale of couple who owned Oxford House
This photographic postcard was produced by Frederic Pearse and posted in 1904.
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History of business on Andover's High Street - David Borrett feature
This photograph is from another of David Howard’s postcards, posted in 1908 but photographed by Frederick Pearse a few years earlier. It looks…
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Boots Andover: A lookback at the store's history by David Borrett
Boots was one of the first of the national chain stores to come to Andover, establishing premises at 36 High Street about the year 1926.
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David Borrett's column: The changing landscape of Adelaide Road
This sunny view of Adelaide Road is looking north towards the Acre and recreation ground where the background trees can be seen. The roof of the…
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