Basingstoke Collection

5th Battalion Connaught Rangers, Basingstoke, WW1
Men of the 5th Battalion Connaught Rangers, 10th Division, arriving at Basingstoke from Ireland before going to Gallipoli during the First World War. Date: May 1915

Poulterer - Fishmonger
A fine pre-Christmas display by a poulterer / fishmonger of Basingstoke, Hampshire : mostly of poultry, but also a royal sturgeon and advertising for T Walls Sausages

ENGLAND / BASINGSTOKE
Winchester Road, Basingstoke, Hampshire, England, with its busy parade of individual shops. Date: early 1950s

Wallis & Steevens Road Roller OU5979
Wallis & Steevens Road Roller, regn. OU5979, number 8065 at Southampton. Built in 1930 by Wallis & Steevens of Basingstoke. (Note : the spelling of Steevens is correct) Date: 24 June 1972

Wallis & Steevens General Purpose Engine HO5601
Wallis & Steevens General Purpose Engine, regn. HO5601, 7294, The Sheaf of Arrows at Buckfastleigh. Built in 1912 by Wallis & Steevens at Basingstoke, powered by a 6 Nhp single cylinder steam engine

Wallis & Steevens Steam Roller Simplicity (msn 8023), built 1930, at the 1959 Crystal Palace Steam rally. (Wallis & Steevens of Basingstoke, Hampshire, England produced agricultural equipment)

Plan of Forum, Silchester, 1902. Calleva, formally Calleva Atrebatum (Calleva of the Atrebates), was an Iron Age oppidum and subsequently a town in the Roman province of Britannia

England, Hampshire, Basingstoke, Ruins of The Holy Trinity Chapel in The Holy Ghost Cemetery

England, Hampshire, Basingstoke, Odiham, Basingstoke Canal and Narrowboat

England, Hampshire, The Vyne Country House at Sherborne St. John near Basingstoke
England, Hampshire, The Vyne Country House at Sherborne St.John near Basingstoke

Basingstoke Church Street early 1900s

Basingstoke Wote Street early 1900s

Basingstoke, London Street

Basingstoke, New Street

Basingstoke Railway Station early 1900s

Basingstoke Town Hall probably 1920s

Basingstoke, Winchester Street

Basingstoke Winchester Street early 1900s

Wallis and Steevens Steam Roller ACG 760 Mallard
Wallis and Steevens Advance-class steam roller ACG 760 Mallard (msn 8096), built 1935, at the Peterborough Steam rally on 26 August 1973

House In Hampshire, Garden Front
An architectural photo lithograph showing the garden front of a house in a woodland clearing in Hampshire, between Basingstoke and Newbury

House In Hampshire, Entrance Front
An architectural photo lithograph showing the entrance front of a house in a woodland clearing in Hampshire, between Basingstoke and Newbury

Old Basing Church
A painting of a white motor vehicle outside the entrance drive to St. Mary's Church, Old Basing and Lychpit, Basingstoke. Date: circa 1917

Near Basingstoke, Hants
A poster style painting of a white motor vehicle emerging from behind a bush, on a road near Basingstoke, Hants. Date: circa 1916

Fork-lift truck Gagarin salute
A salute is made to the achievement of Yuri Gagarin, first man in space, at a demonstration of fork-lift trucks at the Basingstoke factory of Lansing Bagnall Ltd

County Map of Hampshire, c. 1777
From The Large English Atlas: or, a new set of map of all the counties of England and Wales drawn from the several surveys which have been hitherto been published

Orchard Cottage, Isle of Wight, the seat of Sir Willoughby Gordo, 1825 (engraving)
5912999 Orchard Cottage, Isle of Wight, the seat of Sir Willoughby Gordo, 1825 (engraving) by British School, (19th century); (add.info.: Hackwood Park House, Basingstoke)

Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, Detail of South Front (b / w photo)
3650647 Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, Detail of South Front (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, Detail of South Front)

The defence of Basing House, 1645, illustration from Hutchinson
STC373654 The defence of Basing House, 1645, illustration from Hutchinsons Story of the British Nation, c.1923 (litho) by Cope

The Vine, Basingstoke, the seat of William John Chute. House reformed by Chaloner Chute from designs by Webb, Inigo Jones son in law

Watermouth, Devon, the seat of Joseph Davie Bassett. View of the house with its eastern terrace and romantic scenery. Handcoloured copperplate engraving after an illustration by F.W.L

Public arms: Conway; Basingstoke; Stockton-on-Tees; Flint; Cardigan (engraving)
6008990 Public arms: Conway; Basingstoke; Stockton-on-Tees; Flint; Cardigan (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Basingstoke Union Workhouse
A view of part of the Basingstoke Union workhouse, Hampshire Date unknown

National Fire Brigades Association certificate, confirming First Prize to Southend Fire Brigade in the Combined Motor Pump Competition held at Basingstoke, dated 8 September 1922

Members of the New Parliament (engraving)
1047896 Members of the New Parliament (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Members of the New Parliament)

Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, The Drawing Room, The Hall (b / w photo)
3650651 Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, The Drawing Room, The Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, The Drawing Room)

Holy Ghost Chapel, Basingstoke (engraving)
3629863 Holy Ghost Chapel, Basingstoke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Holy Ghost Chapel, Basingstoke)

The Billiard Room (b / w photo)
3102475 The Billiard Room (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Billiard Room. Photograph in In English Homes Vol 1 (Country Life, 1904).); © Look and Learn

Cromwell at the Storming of Basing House, 1900 (oil on canvas)
LMG108858 Cromwell at the Storming of Basing House, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Crofts, Ernest (1847-1911); 149.8x203.2 cm; Leeds Museums and Galleries (Leeds Art Gallery)

The New Corn Exchange, Basingstoke (engraving)
1610223 The New Corn Exchange, Basingstoke (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Corn Exchange, Basingstoke)

Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, A Doorway (b / w photo)
3650650 Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, A Doorway (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, A Doorway)

Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, The South Front, The Hall (b / w photo)
3650649 Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, The South Front, The Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Moundsmere Manor, Basingstoke, The South Front)

The Entrance Hall Gallery (b / w photo)
3102473 The Entrance Hall Gallery (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Entrance Hall Gallery)

The Chapel and the Tomb (b / w photo)
3102472 The Chapel and the Tomb (b/w photo) by Latham, Charles (d.1912); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel and the Tomb)

Exhibition at Burlington House of Roman Antiquities found at Silchester, near Basingstoke (engraving)
1062224 Exhibition at Burlington House of Roman Antiquities found at Silchester, near Basingstoke (engraving) by English School

Wallis and Steevens Road Roller GOU 537 Amy
Wallis & Steevens Road Roller GOU 537 Amy at Redruth steam rally. Advance 10 ton Steam Roller supplied new to the War Department (Royal Engineers, Aldershot)

Wallis and Steevens Road Roller 7832
Maker: Wallis & Steevens of Basingstoke Type: Road Roller Number: 7832 Built: 1926 Registration: HO 6472 Class: SY Cylinders: Single Nhp: 1 Date: 1970s-1980s

Thornycroft Wagon Dorothy AD 115
Thornycroft Wagon, regn. AD 115, number: 39, Dorothy. Built in 1900 by the Thornycroft Steam Carriage and Van Company in Basingstoke. Date: 1960s

Wallis & Steevens General Purpose Engine Fair Rosamund
Wallis & Steevens General Purpose Engine, regn. BL 4707, number: 7370, Fair Rosamund - Old Bill ). Built by Wallis & Steevens of Basingstoke in 1914, powered by a 6 Nhp single cylinder steam engine

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"Basingstoke: A Glimpse into its Rich History" Step back in time to the early 1900s, where Basingstoke's charm and character were shaped by significant events and bustling streets. The town witnessed the heroic efforts of the 5th Battalion Connaught Rangers during World War I, a testament to its brave inhabitants. As you stroll through Church Street, London Street, and New Street, you can almost hear echoes of past conversations between locals visiting their favorite establishments. Poulterers and fishmongers offered fresh produce that filled homes with delightful aromas. The heart beats at Wote Street, Winchester Street, and Railway Station. These vibrant hubs connected people from all walks of life as they embarked on journeys or simply enjoyed each other's company amidst the hustle and bustle. One cannot miss the grandeur Town Hall standing tall since the 1920s. It served as a symbol of civic pride while hosting important community gatherings that brought residents together. Amidst this historical tapestry lies an iconic sight - Wallis and Steevens Steam Roller ACG 760 Mallard gracefully rolling along Hampshire's roads. This magnificent machine reminds us of progress made during those times. Beyond these landmarks lie hidden gems like houses with charming garden fronts that add beauty to every corner. They tell stories of families who created cherished memories within their walls. Basingstoke is not just a town; it is a living testament to resilience, unity, and progress throughout history. As we explore its streets today, let us remember those who came before us - their sacrifices shaping our present-day community spirit in this remarkable place called Basingstoke.