The London and Southampton Railway was first proposed in 1831 and the bill approved by Parliament in 1834 at a cost of £900,000. The section between Basingstoke and Winchester opened on 11 May 1840 – and was the final part of the London and Southampton Railway to be completed. Prior to its construction, all of the traffic between London and Southampton was carried by eight stage coaches, four wagons per week, and one barge weekly on the Basingstoke Canal!
The London and Southampton Railway was first proposed in 1831 and the bill approved by Parliament in 1834 at a cost of £900,000. The section between Basingstoke and Winchester opened on 11 May 1840 – and was the final part of the London and Southampton Railway to be completed. Prior to its construction, all of the traffic between London and Southampton was carried by eight stage coaches, four wagons per week, and one barge weekly on the Basingstoke Canal!
The London and Southampton Railway was first proposed in 1831 and the bill approved by Parliament in 1834 at a cost of £900,000. The section between Basingstoke and Winchester opened on 11 May 1840 – and was the final part of the London and Southampton Railway to be completed. Prior to its construction, all of the traffic between London and Southampton was carried by eight stage coaches, four wagons per week, and one barge weekly on the Basingstoke Canal!
Dever Valley Local History Society
The Dever Valley Local History Society arranges about six popular evening talks a year on aspects of local history, in one of the village halls, with refreshment. It also arranges summer visits.
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The Dever Valley Local History Society arranges about six popular evening talks a year on
aspects of local history, in one of the village halls, with refreshment. It also arranges summer
visits.
There is no membership charge; and entry for talks is normally £5.
Anyone who wishes to be added to the mailing list for event notices should contact
The Dever Valley Local History Society is affiliated to The Dever Society, whose main aims are to conserve, protect and celebrate Hampshire’s heartland.
For full history of Dever Valley Local History Society CLICK HERE