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!
Northbrook Hall
Duke Street,
Micheldever,
SO21 3DF
The Northbrook Hall was opened on July 4th 1907 by the Earl of Northbrook.
In 1987 the Hall was extended and opened by Lord Denning. Full details of this event can be seen in the article featured in the scrolling photos below.
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Northbrook Hall is a popular venue for many of our community groups and events.
Facilities include a large hall with a stage, a well-equipped kitchen, garden space and toilet facilities. We welcome bookings for private parties and events from regular users.
For all booking enquiries, visit
https://www.northbrookhall.org.uk/
Hampshire Chronicle article 1987