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Please note that more records may be added here from time-to-time but will continue to be generally only those relating to Pamber Common (Heath), NOT Pamber Green or Pamber End.

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BOWMAN'S BROOK, APPEARANCE > 1928. Wooden footbridge with double hand-rails over ford. ITEM 0001 SOURCE: Pictorial postcard - picture taken around 1928.

BOWMAN'S BROOK, NAME > 1928. `Bowman's Brook, Tadley' is name given to location at BOWMONT'S BRIDGE. ITEM 0001 SOURCE: Pictorial postcard - picture taken around 1928.

BOWMONT'S BRIDGE, NAME > 1872. `Bowmont's Bridge', name given to footbridge over Bishopswood Stream at bottom of, what is now, Pamber Heath Road. ITEM 0099 SOURCE: 1872 Ordnance Survey Map.

BOWMONT'S BRIDGE, NAME > 1896. `Bowmont's Bridge', name given to footbridge over Bishopswood Stream at bottom of, what is now, Pamber Heath Road. ITEM 0100 SOURCE: 1896 Ordnance Survey Map.

BOWMONT'S BRIDGE, NAME > 1911. `Bowmont's Bridge', name given to footbridge over Bishopswood Stream at bottom of, what is now, Pamber Heath Road. ITEM 0101 SOURCE: 1911 Ordnance Survey Map.

BURNEY BIT, EVENT > 1897. SALE OF LOTS BY AUCTION AT BURNEY PIECE. Advertisement placed in the Hants & Berks Gazette, dated 2nd of October, 1897, giving notice of sale of lots of land at Pamber Heath. To take place in a marquee on Burney Piece on Tuesday, October 5th, 1897 at 12 noon, conducted by Mr Alfred W. Tyrrell. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of October, 1897.

BURNEY BIT, EVENT > 1897. SALE OF LOTS AT PAMBER HEATH A SUCCESS FOR ALL. 41 lots, owned by W.W.B. Beach M.P., were successfully sold, realising between £450 - £25 per lot, ranging from £100 - £25 an acre. Great majority sold to the existing occupants and all lots sold except for one occupied by James Long, who being aged was allowed to live there for the rest of his life. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 9th of October, 1897.

BURNEY BIT, EVENT > 1919. Mrs E. MONGER CLAIMS RECORD. Mrs E. Monger of Burney Bit claimed to have the largest number of family members engaged in the First World War after `Daily News' offered £250 prize for person with the most members serving. She says she had nine sons, four girls and 15 grandsons. ITEM 0103 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 29th of March, 1919.

BURNEY BIT, EVENT > 1942. FIRST FEMALE MEMBER OF TADLEY BAND. Margaret West, a 12 year-old from Burney Bit became the first female member of Tadley Silver Band. ITEM 0113 SOURCE: Article prepared for press release by the Lane family in 2000.

BURNEY BIT, EVENT > 1977. OBJECTION TO LINKING OF IMPSTONE ROAD WITH BURNEY BIT. Parish Councillors fear Hampshire County Council will link Impstone Road to Burney Bit. Objection already lodged with Secretary of State for Transport. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 21st of January, 1977.

BURNEY BIT, NAME > 1897. `Burney Piece', name given in advertisement for sale of lots by auction. Details to follow.

BURNEY BIT, OWNER > 1839. Congreve, William, owner and occupier of Plot 4 `Common Piece', `Plantation - newly planted' (now western Burney Bit area - up to number 33). ITEM 0050 SOURCE: Tithe Record for 1839 Tithe Map of Pamber.

BURNEY BIT, OWNER > 1839. De Beauvoir, Richard, owner and occupier of Plot 5 `Common Piece', `Plantation' (now eastern Burney Bit area, number 35 and over - 1969 Council housing estate). ITEM 0050 SOURCE: Tithe Record for 1839 Tithe Map of Pamber.

CHURCH COTTAGE, EVENT > 1910. CHOIR SUPPER AT CHURCH COTTAGE. On `Tuesday evening' a supper was held for the choir at Church Cottage, Pamber Heath. Captain Ayrton of the Church Army, who had charge of Pamber Heath before the coming of Rev. W.S. Walford, was present. Happy time spent by all. After the supper, Rev. W.S. Walford presented the organist, Mr W. Yates, with a bound copy of Handels Messiah, subscribed to by the choir. Boys and girls were given a little money present. Recitations, songs and speeches were given by Captain Ayrton, Rev. Walford and others. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 1st of January, 1910.

CHURCH COTTAGE, EVENT > 1978. St. LUKE'S CHURCH COTTAGE TOO SMALL FOR CURATES. Three suitable candidates lost due to small size of cottage. Church authorities agreed to purchase new property but will have to sell cottage to offset cost. Cottage had been twice extended but further modification not feasible. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 3rd of October, 1978.

CHURCH ROAD, EVENT > 1987. WALNUT TREE AXED NEAR CHURCH ROAD. A preservation order for a 200 year-old tree was in the process of being put in place but the developer cut it down saying `it was getting in the way of his plans, the tree was dying and he had not been handed a preservation order'. Two houses were planned on the site. Residents were in uproar. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 30th of January, 1987.

CLAPPS GATE ROAD, EVENT > 1976. CLAPPS GATE ROAD SHOULD BE RENAMED `CLAPPED-OUT ROAD'. Due to poor state, says Gazette. Hampshire County Council, wanted to adopt road previously but residents refused. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Tadley Gazette, 23rd of November, 1976.

CLAPPS GATE ROAD, EVENT > 1976. CLAPPS GATE ROAD POT-HOLED. Road in a bad state with pot-holes. Kelmscot Builders lend a hand to fill in some pot-holes to improve road. Photograph of puddles of water after rain. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 30th of November, 1976.

CLAPPS GATE ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. SMITH, ARTHUR. Occupier of Lot 14, fronting Middle Lane (now known as Clappsgate Road), `A Piece of Allotment Ground' at Pamber Heath. Quarter-of-an-acre or thereabouts. Rent is 3/9 per annum. The cottage and sheds erected on this Lot are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

CLAPPS GATE ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. LONG, DAVID. Occupier of Lot 15, fronting Middle Lane (now known as Clappsgate Road), `A Piece of Allotment Ground' at Pamber Heath. 0.3.13. (a.r.p.) or thereabouts. Rent is 12/5 per annum. The cottage and sheds erected on this Lot are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

CLAPPS GATE ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. RAMPTON, JAMES. Occupier of Lot 16, fronting Middle Lane (now known as Clappsgate Road), `A Piece of Allotment Ground' at Pamber Heath. 0.2.26. (a.r.p.) or thereabouts. Rent is 9/11 per annum. The cottage and sheds erected thereon are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

CLAPPS GATE ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. CRIPPS, ARTHUR. Occupier of Lot 20, with an entrance into Middle Lane (fronts the track now known as Clappsgate Road), `A Piece of Land' at Pamber Heath. 0.2.6. (a.r.p.) or thereabouts. Apportioned rent is 9/6 per annum. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

DES HELYAR MOTORCYCLES, EVENT > 1994. BUILDING OF NEW MOTORCYCLE SHOP. Pamber Heath Road, January, 1994, building of new motorcycle shop nearing completion. ITEM 0081 SOURCE: Photograph by Raymond West with recorded date.

FOREST LANE, EVENT > 1988. PAMBER HEATH CARAVAN SITE MAY BE SOLD. Families living at a caravan site (believed to be at Forest Lane, Pamber Heath) fear that the site may be sold to private owners, currently council run. The site is in need of refurbishment and is costly to maintain. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 12th of September, 1988.

FOREST VIEW, OCCUPANT > 1916. Newman, Mrs. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Munday's Basingstoke Directory 1916.

GEORGINA GARDENS, EVENT > 1994. GROUND CLEARANCE FOR BUILDING OF GEORGINA GARDENS. Pamber Heath Road/Burney Bit junction, January, 1994. ITEM 0077 SOURCE: Photograph by Raymond West with recorded date.

HATCHET ALE HOUSE, EVENT > 1879. SUDDEN DEATH OF FRED BOWMAN. Sudden death of Fred Bowman, son of the landlord of `The Hatchet' ale house, Pamber Heath. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 31st of May, 1879.

HATCHET ALE HOUSE, EVENT > 1879. INQUEST ON FRED BOWMAN AT `THE HATCHET'. Inquest held on Fred Bowman at `The Hatchet', Pamber Heath. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 7th of June, 1879.

HEATH ROAD, EVENT > 1958. BUILDING OF HEATH ROAD (Date to be confirmed). ITEM 0064 SOURCE: Photograph with recorded date 1956-1960.

ICEBOX, EVENT > 1993. CLOSURE OF `THE ICEBOX'. Pamber Heath Road, January, 1994 Shop closed for a while and vacant. ITEM 0076 SOURCE: Photograph by Raymond West with recorded date.

IMPSTONE COTTAGE, OCCUPANT > 1916. Waldron, Catherine. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Munday's Basingstoke Directory 1916.

IMPSTONE ROAD, EVENT > 1976. PARISH COUNCILLORS OBJECT TO WIDENING SCHEME FOR IMPSTONE ROAD. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 31st of December, 1976.

IMPSTONE ROAD, EVENT > 1977. ANGRY VILLAGERS OPPOSE IMPSTONE ROAD SCHEME. Plans by Hampshire planners to compulsory purchase a strip of Silchester Common to widen Impstone road met with fears over safety. Villagers and parish councillors joined forces to protest. ITEM 0016 Basingstoke Gazette, 11th of January, 1977.

IMPSTONE ROAD, EVENT > 1977. FOOTBALL PITCH PLANS. Parish Council looking at possibility of providing full-size football pitch but will mean asking for land allocation from neighbours. Silchester has already offered piece of common land near Impstone Road for play space but larger area needed for a football pitch. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 25th of March, 1977.

IMPSTONE ROAD, EVENT > 1977. FOOTBALL PITCH HOPES DASHED. Pamber Heath can only have space for a playground, not a football pitch, say Silchester parish councillors. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 15th of April, 1977.

IMPSTONE ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. CRIPPS, ARTHUR. Occupier of Lot 17, fronting Silchester Common (now Impstone Road), `A Piece of Allotment Ground' at Pamber Heath. One-and-a-half-acres or thereabouts. Apportioned rent is 19/-. The two cottages and sheds erected thereon are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

IMPSTONE ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. WIGLEY, ESAU. Occupier of Lot 18, fronting Silchester Common (now Impstone Road), `A Piece of Allotment Ground' at Pamber Heath. 0.2.13 (a.r.p.) or thereabouts. Rent is 8/5 per annum. The cottage and sheds erected on this Lot are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

IMPSTONE ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. BROADHURST, WILLIAM. Occupier of Lot 19, fronting Silchester Common (now Impstone Road - site of present-day `Heath Cottage'), `A Piece of Allotment Ground' at Pamber Heath. 0.2.13 (a.r.p.) or thereabouts. Rent is 8/5 per annum. The cottage and sheds erected on this Lot are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

HAVENLY(LEA) PLAYING FIELD, EVENT 1980. BASINGSTOKE COUNCIL TAKE OVER HAVENLY PLAYING FIELD. Basingstoke Council confirmed its legal responsibility for maintenance of the Havenly playing field at Pamber Heath. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 25th of July, 1980.

JUBILEE CLOSE, NAME > 1977. Parish councillors suggested Jubilee Close as name for Berg housing development in Pamber Heath. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 22nd of April, 1977.

JUBILEE CLOSE, OWNER > 1839. Road built on part of site originally owned by BROCAS, BERNARD, owner and occupier of Plot 1 `Common Piece', `Heath' (now north-west Pamber Heath bordered by Church Road). ITEM 0050 SOURCE: Tithe Record for 1839 Tithe Map of Pamber.

LETTER BOX, CLEARANCE > 1903. Cleared at 5.50pm, Sunday 11.05am. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Kelly's Directory of Hampshire 1903.

LETTER BOX, LOCATION > 1896. Pamber Heath Road at junction of Silchester Road (known locally as `Bartlett's Corner'). ITEM 0100 SOURCE: 1896 Ordnance Survey Map.

LETTER BOX, LOCATION > 1911. Pamber Heath Road at junction of Silchester Road (known locally as `Bartlett's Corner'). ITEM 0101 SOURCE: 1911 Ordnance Survey Map.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1976. BUILDING PROJECT IN JEOPARDY FOR SAKE OF EXTRA £1000 NEEDED. Newspaper report. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 14th of December, 1976.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1976. GOOD NEWS OF VILLAGE HALL OPENING. New hall expected to be fully operational and paying its own way by end of February, 1977. Extra £1000 needed has been found. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 24th of December, 1976.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1977. `FAIRY GODMOTHER' SAVES `WHITE ELEPHANT'. Anonymous benefactor provided a £1000 interest-free loan to allow completion of new village hall. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 18th of January, 1977.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1977. NEW VILLAGE HALL CEILING TO BE INSTALLED. Start to be made on installing ceiling in new village hall this week. Wood floor will follow. Scale of charges being worked out for hire of new hall by management committee. £22,000 total cost of building. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 8th of February, 1977.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1977. LEASE SIGNED FOR NEW MEMORIAL HALL. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 4th of March, 1977.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1977. NEW VILLAGE HALL'S FIRST OFFICIAL FUNCTION. `Next Friday'. Dinner-dance with Mayor of Basingstoke - Mr Frank Welton - present. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 27th of September, 1977.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1977. OFFICIAL OPENING OF NEW HALL. October, 1977. Dinner-dance with pop group and meal for 230 people. Final cost of project will be in region of £26,000. Volunteers still needed to do landscaping. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette 7th October, 1977.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1979. NEW MEMORIAL HALL A SUCCESS. Not enough nights in the week to satisfy demand for organisations wanting to use new hall. Private functions, such as wedding receptions, have to be booked six months in advance. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 6th of February, 1979.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1981. NEW MEMORIAL HALL TO HOST CONFERENCE. New village hall to be venue on the afternoon of Saturday, the 28th of October, 1978, for county's annual Village Hall Conference. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 13th of October, 1978.

NEW MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1981. VANDALISM THREAT TO TEENAGE DISCOS AT VILLAGE HALL. The discos, which started around 1979, were under threat due to claims of vandalism and insufficient supervision. Around 190 youngsters typically attended the events. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 22nd of February, 1981.

OLD MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1962. St. LUKE'S CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL PARTY: January 13th, 1962. ITEM 0011 SOURCE: Photograph with inscription on the reverse.

OLD MEMORIAL HALL, EVENT > 1977. DEMOLITION OF OLD MEMORIAL HALL. Newspaper report with photograph showing demolition in progress. Note: The photo also shows a set of three children's swings outside new hall entrance, just to the right (as you look towards entrance). ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 27th of September, 1977.

PAMBER HEATH HOUSE > See: THE RED HOUSE.

PAMBER HEATH RECREATION GROUND, OWNER > 1839. Site originally owned by SIMPSON, DAVID, owner and occupier of Plot 6 `Common Piece ' (now recreation ground between Burney Bit and The Glen). ITEM 0050 SOURCE: Tithe Record for 1839 Tithe Map of Pamber.

PAMBER HEATH ROAD, EVENT > 1980. CATTERY REFUSED BY BASINGSTOKE PLANNERS > A plan for a cattery in a rear garden at Pamber Heath Road was turned down. Three objecting letters from neighbours. Pamber Parish Council objected but Tadley Parish Council had no objection if for eight cats only. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 19th of February, 1980.

PAMBER HEATH ROAD, EVENT > 1980. PAMBER HEATH ROAD TO HAVE FOOTPATH BUILT. Builders of a new housing estate on the Tadley- side of Pamber Heath Road are to provide a footpath along the road for safety, due to future increase in traffic. Work had already started on the footpath as it was a condition of consent that it is built first. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 14th of March, 1980.

PAMBER HEATH ROAD, LETTER BOX > 1928. Location is junction of West Street and Pamber Heath Road, mounted on post. ITEM 0001 SOURCE: Pictorial postcard of BOWMAN'S BROOK - picture taken around 1928.

PAMBER HEATH ROAD, UTILITIES > 1928. Telephone poles along Tadley-side of Pamber Heath Road. ITEM 0001 SOURCE: Pictorial postcard of BOWMAN'S BROOK - picture taken around 1928.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1880. PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL BUILT. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight).

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1881. OPENING OF PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL: 12th of February, 1881 (Church of England) with space for 93 scholars. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight).

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1882. TREAT FOR CHILDREN OF BENYON'S HEATH SCHOOL. Children of Pamber Heath School given a treat. Details to follow. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of February, 1882.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1882. CHURCH OF ENGLAND DAY SCHOOL REPORT. Pamber Heath School report. Details to follow. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of April, 1882.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1884. MRS RAVENSCROFT GIVES A MUSICAL EXTRAVAGANZA. The Heath School schoolmistress, Mrs Ravenscroft, gave a musical concert in the schoolroom by permission of Rev. H.L. Browne. Fair audience. Various songs performed by many and Mrs Ravenscroft, who was suffering from a severe cold, was given a warm reception. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 18th of October, 1884.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1885. MRS RAVENSCROFT GIVES A CONCERT IN PAMBER SCHOOLROOM. Mrs Ravenscroft gave a concert in the Schoolroom at Pamber `on Monday evening in last week'. Varied programme of musical entertainment. Some vocalists came from Basingstoke and Mr H.E. Powell of Basingstoke was the principal accompanist. Small audience due to the rough and stormy weather. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 28th of February, 1885.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1885. TREAT FOR PAMBER HEATH SCHOLARS, PARENTS & AGED. A `liberal tea' and entertainment was provided on `Tuesday' at the Church Mission School, Pamber Heath, for scholars, their parents and a number of aged people of the congregation. Musical entertainment by vocalists and pianoforte solos. Each child, on leaving, was given a large piece of cake and an orange. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 25th of April, 1885.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1895. INSPECTOR'S REPORT 1895 (Date to be confirmed). ITEM 0014 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, around 1895.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1897. PRESENTATION TO REV. W.S. STEGGALL. On the 13th of August, 1897, the children of Pamber Heath weekday and Sunday School presented the Rev. W.S. Steggall with a `handsome little reading lamp'. A few days ago, the parishioners of Monk Sherborne and Pamber presented him with a `very beautiful octagal lantern' in respect of his six years work among them. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 25th of December, 1897.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1900. FIRST JUMBLE SALE AT PAMBER HEATH. A rummage sale, believed to be the first in the village, was held at Pamber Heath in the Mission Room on Tuesday, 22nd of May. Sale commenced at 3 o'clock and within half-an-hour nearly everything was sold. The Misses Adams, Mrs Adams and Miss Hall sold the goods. Tea and cake supplied for one penny. Large quantity of goods came from the Parsonage. Mrs Roller, Mrs Oppee, Mrs Franklin Saunders, Mr Rose and Messrrs Burberry & Sons Ltd., were the suppliers of other goods. Between four and five pounds realised to provide extra lighting for the Mission Room. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of June, 1900.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1900. PAMBER HEATH SCHOOLCHILDREN RECEIVE A TREAT. Mr and Mrs Benham of `The Stores, Pamber Heath', gave the scholars of Pamber Heath Sunday and Day Schools a treat in the Mission Room. `First-rate tea' supplied on the Queen's birthday. 103 children assembled at 4pm and sweets given to each child. Children wore national colours and `the company were unusually jubilant due to the recent success at Mafeking' (Boer War). ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of June, 1900.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, EVENT > 1909. CLOSURE OF PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL: School to close Friday, the 29th of January, 1909 to economise. Was provided by Richard Benyon, who gave £50 a year to fund it, as did Squire after him until taken over by new County Education Committee. ITEM 0103 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 23rd of January, 1909.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, NAME > 1884. `The Heath School'. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 18th of October, 1884.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, NAME > 1885. `The Church Mission School'. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 25th of April, 1885.

PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL, NAME > 1885. `Pamber Heath School'. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 15th of August, 1885.

PAMBER HEATH SCOUTS, EVENT > 1980. PAMBER HEATH SCOUT DEN MURAL PAINTED. Local artist, Rex Monger, painted a mural, with the theme of Disney's `Jungle Book', on the wall inside Pamber Heath Cub and Scout Den, with help from former member, 11 year-old Andrew Griffin. Photograph taken. Deputy Mayor, Charles Byart, unveiled it at a ceremony this week. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 28th of September, 1980.

PAMBER HEATH SCOUTS, EVENT > 1980. PAMBER HEATH SCOUT AWARDS. Presentations were made to Mrs Lillian Ford, secretary of the group council for 24 years, Mr David Heylar, Scout leader for 12 years and Mr John Solley, instructor with the local group for past 25 years. Currently: 58 lads in the Cubs and 24 in the Scout group. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 28th of September, 1980.

PAMBER HEATH SCOUTS, EVENT > 1988. PAMBER HEATH SCOUTS SUCCESS AT `IN-TENTS' COMPETITION. Pamber Heath Scouts claimed the `Silchester Axe' for their camping skills at a weekend competition at Church Brook Farm, Baughurst. They will go on to represent the district in a county competition. Photograph included. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 8th of April, 1988.

PAMBER PARK, EVENT > 1980. PARISH COUNCIL ACCEPT LAND OFFER FOR PARK. More than nine acres of land was offered by Englefield Estates for use as a playground, south of Burney Bit next to the allotments. Estimated land rent was £20 per acre, per year. 20 year lease suggested. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 16th of November, 1980.

PAMBER POUND, LOCATION > 1977. The site of the ancient parish pound in Pamber Green, measuring just 20 feet by 30 feet and once used for penning stray animals, is to be sold off to neighbours by Pamber Parish Council. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 26th of July, 1977.

PAMBER PRIORY, EVENT > 1978. PAMBER PRIORY GROUND CONSECRATED. Bishop of Winchester, the Rt. Rev. Dr John Taylor, consecrates ground at Pamber Priory. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 20th of June, 1978.

PARSONAGE, OCCUPANT > 1903. Wingfield, Francis, Curate, Parsonage, Pamber Heath. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Kelly's Directory of Hampshire 1903.

PELICAN PUBLIC HOUSE, EVENT > 1881. NATIONAL DEPOSIT SOCIETY MEETING NEAR `THE PELICAN'. Talk on the benefits of joining the National Deposit Society followed by dancing, games etc. in a meadow near the Pelican Public House. Ramsdale Brass Band present. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 11th of June, 1881.

PELICAN PUBLIC HOUSE, EVENT > 1882. INQUEST AT THE PELICAN ON JANE POFFLEY. An inquest was held at the Pelican Public House on infant, Jane Poffley. Details to follow. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 6th of May, 1882.

PELICAN PUBLIC HOUSE, EVENT > 1977. PELICAN PUBLIC HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS. Plans submitted to Basingstoke District Council to provide internal lavatories, additional storage facilities and improved bar areas. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 11th of March, 1977.

PELICAN PUBLIC HOUSE, PUBLICAN > 1903. Beer, Theresa, Mrs, Pelican P.H., Pamber. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Kelly's Directory of Hampshire 1903.

PELICAN PUBLIC HOUSE, PUBLICAN > 1916. Beer, T.H., The Pelican, Pamber Heath. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Munday's Basingstoke Directory 1916.

PELICAN ROAD, EVENT > 1987. MP 50 YARDS OUTSIDE CONSTITUENCY BOUNDARY. MP Andrew Hunter moved into a new house but it was found to be 50 yards outside the constituency boundary into Berkshire (believed to be in Pelican Road). Boundary Commission reviewing boundaries, coincidentally, and that part of Pamber Heath may be moved into Hampshire. Photograph included. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, Monday, October ?, 1987.

POST OFFICE, EVENT > 1994. POST OFFICE IS `LONDIS STORE'. Silchester Road, January, 1994. ITEM 0087 SOURCE: Photograph by Raymond West with recorded date.

POST OFFICE, SUBPOSTMASTER > 1916. Benham, William, Baker, Post Office, Pamber Heath. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Munday's Basingstoke Directory 1916.

PUBLIC GRAVEL PIT, LOCATION > 1839. Plot 3 on Tithe Map, 1839 (now where the NEW MEMORIAL HALL and TENNIS COURTS are located in Pamber Heath Road). ITEM 0050 SOURCE: Tithe Record for 1839 Tithe Map of Pamber.

SANDY LANE, APPEARANCE > 1977. Road in a poor state, improvements pressed for by Charles Byart. County says it is officially a footpath. Improvements promised. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 29th of March, 1977. FOOTNOTE: The author (Raymond West) visited Sandy Lane on the 19th of February, 2000 and found it still in a terrible state and full of pot-holes - still an unmade road, a gravel track.

SILCHESTER ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. WHISTLER, MR. Occupier of Lot 7 (along what is now Silchester Road), jointly with Mr SMITH, `A Valuable Plot of Building Land' at Pamber Heath, having a frontage of 145 feet to the main road and a return frontage to Silchester Common. 1 acre or thereabouts. Purchaser to erect a strained wire fence, 4 feet high, on the West side. Apportioned rent is 14/- per annum. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

SILCHESTER ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. SMITH, MR. Occupier of Lot 7 (along what is now Silchester Road), jointly with Mr WHISTLER, `A Valuable Plot of Building Land' at Pamber Heath, having a frontage of 145 feet to the main road and a return frontage to Silchester Common. 1 acre or thereabouts. Purchaser to erect a strained wire fence, 4 feet high, on the West side. Apportioned rent is 14/- per annum. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

SILCHESTER ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. WHISTLER, H, MR. Occupier of Lot 8 (along what is now Silchester Road), `A Piece of Building Land' at Pamber Heath, having a frontage of 145 feet to the main road. 1 acre or thereabouts. Purchaser to erect a strained wire fence, 4 feet high, on the West side. Apportioned rent is 14/- per annum. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

SILCHESTER ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. BOWMAN, THOMAS. Occupier of Lot 9 (along what is now Silchester Road), `A Piece of Building Land' at Pamber Heath, having a frontage of 125 feet to the main road. 0.3.20 (a.r.p.) or thereabouts. Apportioned rent is 10/- per annum. The cottage and sheds erected thereon are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

SILCHESTER ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. SMITH, JOHN. Occupier of Lot 10 (along what is now Silchester Road), `A Piece of Building Land' at Pamber Heath, having a frontage of 195 feet to the main road and a return frontage to Middle Lane (now known as Clappsgate Road). 1.0.24 (a.r.p.) or thereabouts. Apportioned rent is 17/7 per annum. The cottage and sheds erected on this Lot are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

SILCHESTER ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. BOWMAN, W, MR. Occupier of Lot 11 (along what is now Silchester Road), `A Piece of Building Land' at Pamber Heath, having a frontage of 180 feet to the main road and a return frontage to Middle Lane (now known as Clappsgate Road). Half-an-acre or thereabouts. Apportioned rent is 8/5 per annum. The cottage and sheds erected on this Lot are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

SILCHESTER ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. BOWMAN, CHARLES. Occupier of Lot 12 (along what is now Silchester Road), `A Piece of Building Land' at Pamber Heath, having a frontage of 123 feet to the main road. Nearly one acre of land. Purchaser to erect a strained wire fence, 4 feet high, on the West side. Rent is 11/6 per annum. The cottage and sheds erected on this Lot are the property of the tenant. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

SILCHESTER ROAD, OCCUPIER > 1897. BOWMAN, CHARLES. Occupier of Lot 13 (along what is now Silchester Road), `A Piece of Building Land' at Pamber Heath, having a frontage of 123 feet or thereabouts to the main road. Nearly one acre of land. Rent is 11/- per annum. ITEM 0179 SOURCE: Sale of Lots Particulars for auction held on the 5th of October, 1897 at Pamber Heath.

SILCHESTER SCHOOL, EVENT > 1844. SILCHESTER SCHOOL OPENED (Church of England) with accommodation for 129 scholars. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight).

SILCHESTER SCHOOL, EVENT > 1973. SILCHESTER SCHOOL NO LONGER TO ACCEPT PAMBER HEATH CHILDREN. Due to overcrowding, Silchester School refers all new entrants to Tadley schools except those already having siblings at the school. ITEM 0108 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 13th of April, 1973.

SPENCER CLOSE, EVENT > 1980. PETITION OVER ROAD LINK UP. The plan to build houses at what is now Spencer Close, was the subject of a 53 signature petition against the proposed link-up of Jubilee Close with Pamber Heath Road. Jubilee Close residents feared increased traffic congestion and danger to children. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 4th of September, 1980.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, APPEARANCE > 1908. No extension nearest to Church Road, light-coloured picket fence bordering Church Road. ITEM 0002 SOURCE: Pictorial postcard - picture taken around 1908.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, CURATE > 1883. Rev. John Shaw D.D. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of June, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, CURATE > 1903. Wingfield, Francis, Curate, Parsonage, Pamber Heath. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Kelly's Directory of Hampshire 1903.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, CURATE > 1916. Hopkins, E, Rev., Curate, Pamber Heath. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Munday's Basingstoke Directory 1916.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1880. PAMBER HEATH SCHOOL BUILT. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight).

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1880. OPENING OF CHURCH OF ENGLAND CHAPEL. Pamber Heath Church of England Chapel opened, where it was reported that there was not enough room for all wanting to attend the event. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 4th of December, 1880.

ST.LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1881. CONCERT AT PAMBER HEATH CHAPEL. Concert held at Pamber Heath Chapel. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 1st of January, 1881.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1881. HARVEST FESTIVAL AT PAMBER HEATH CHAPEL. Harvest festival `Sunday evening'. Church was re-opened `about three weeks ago' after summer break. Church was full, many had to stand and nearly 100 people were outside, unable to gain admission. Contingent from Bramley and Thatcham. Prayers by Rev. C.B. Young. Lesson by the Hon. Coutts Marjoribanks. Collection taken for the Berkshire Hospital. ITEM 0167 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 22nd of October, 1881.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH EVENT > 1883. MR FIGGINS GIVEN A GOOD SEND OFF. Mr Figgins, schoolmaster and choir master of Sherborne St. John, presided at the harmonium at the Mission Church and was given a bountiful tea on Sunday last in respect of his kind manner and readiness for any good work, as was possibly the last time he would attend Pamber Heath. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 3rd of February, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1883. PRESENTATION TO MR FIGGINS. Presentation of Family Bible on Friday evening to Mr Figgins, subscribed to by many parishioners, in respect of his service to Pamber Heath Church. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 3rd of March, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1883. REV C. B. YOUNG DANGEROUSLY ILL. Rev. C.B. Young, having just finished his work at Pamber Heath Chapel after four years, was taken dangerously ill and unable to receive a gift of a silver fish knife and fork with a monogram and inscription, subscribed to by Pamber people. Gift entrusted to his sister instead. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 26th of May, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1883. REV. SHAW IS NEW CURATE OF HEATH CHAPEL. Rev. John Shaw D.D., has been appointed in charge of the `Heath Chapel' at Pamber Heath in place of Mr Young, a former Roman Catholic, whose poor health was put down to having too large a district. `The ring of the old fashioned gospel is drawing hundreds'. Rev. Shaw was formerly a dissenting preacher for several years! ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of June, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1883. HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE MISSION CHAPEL. On Sunday evening a harvest thanksgiving service was held at the Mission Chapel. Church decorated with corn, fruit, vegetables and flowers by `a few willing friends'. Rev. H.L. Browne presided. Rev. R.F. Hessey of Basing preached the sermon. Crowded congregation. Collection made for Royal Berks Hospital. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 27th of October, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1884. REV. C.B. YOUNG ACCEPTS LIVING OF COBHAM. Former Pamber Heath curate, Rev. C.B. Young, accepted the living of the parish of Cobham. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 5th of April, 1884.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1910. CHRISTMAS CHURCH SERVICES WELL ATTENDED. Services at St. Luke's Church, Pamber Heath well attended over Christmas period. Rev W.S. Walford preached at all. ITEM 0178 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 1st of January, 1910.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, EVENT > 1988. St. LUKE'S CHURCH REVAMPED. Seating increased by 20, main entrance converted to a tea bar at a cost of £45,000 and work began in April, 1988. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 23rd of September, 1988.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, NAME > 1883. `The Mission Church'. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 3rd of February, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, NAME > 1883. `Pamber Heath Chapel'. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 26th of May, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, NAME > 1883. `The Heath Chapel'. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 2nd of June, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, NAME > 1883. `The Mission Chapel'. ITEM 0176 SOURCE: Hants & Berks Gazette, 27th of October, 1883.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, NAME > 1908. `Mission Room'. ITEM 0002 SOURCE: Pictorial postcard - picture taken around 1908.

ST. LUKE'S CHURCH, SUNDAY SCHOOL > 1962. Party, January 13th, 1962, held in the OLD MEMORIAL HALL. ITEM 0011 SOURCE: Photograph with inscription on the reverse.

TADLEY SCHOOL, EVENT > 1876. TADLEY BOARD SCHOOL BUILT WITH ACCOMMODATION FOR 222 SCHOLARS. ITEM 0107 SOURCE: Victoria History of the Counties of England - Volume 2 (Hampshire & the Isle of Wight).

TADLEY SCHOOL, PHOTOGRAPH > 1917. Class IV, Pamber Heath children appear on it, all named on accompanying list by Daisy West, 20/03/1989. ITEM 0006 SOURCE: List for photograph taken around 1917.

TADLEY SCHOOL, PHOTOGRAPH > 1917. Class V, Pamber Heath children appear on it, all named on accompanying list by Daisy West, 20/03/1989. ITEM 0004 SOURCE: List for photograph taken around 1917.

TADLEY SCHOOL, PHOTOGRAPH > 1939. Class unknown, Pamber Heath children appear on it, all named on accompanying list by Iris Stanley (formerly Appleton). ITEM 0008 SOURCE: List for photograph taken in 1939.

TADLEY SCHOOL, PHOTOGRAPH > 1945. Class unknown, possibly 5 or 6, Pamber Heath children appear on it, all named on accompanying list by Edwina Rampton (formerly Hobbs). ITEM 0010 SOURCE: List for photograph taken around 1945.

TADLEY SCHOOL, TEACHER > 1917. Class ?, Miller, Walter, Mr, (believed to be headmaster). ITEM 0006 SOURCE: List for photograph taken around 1917.

TADLEY SCHOOL, TEACHER > 1917. Class IV, Pointer, Miss. ITEM 0006 SOURCE: List for photograph taken around 1917.

TADLEY SCHOOL, TEACHER > 1917. Class V, Routley, Miss. ITEM 0004 SOURCE: List for photograph taken around 1917.

TADLEY SCHOOL, TEACHER > 1945. Class 5 or 6, Wilmott, Mr. ITEM 0010 SOURCE: List of people for photograph taken around 1945.

TENNIS COURTS, EVENT > 1980. TENNIS COURTS BUILT BUT WRONG WAY ROUND. Contractor built the new tennis courts (Pamber Heath Road, behind Memorial Hall) on an east-west line but should have been on a north-south line to avoid playing into the sun. Cost of building the courts was £7,750. > ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 18th of January, 1980.

TENNIS COURTS, EVENT > 1980. TENNIS CLUB TO BE CHARGED JUST £100 A YEAR RENT FOR NEW COURTS. Pamber Parish Council decide on £100 a year rent for use of one court by Pamber Heath Tennis Club, despite disagreement over the low charge necessary to not over- burden new club's finances. £50 extra charge decided on to allow club members to use the designated `public court,' if not in use. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 18th of January, 1980.

TENNIS COURTS, EVENT > 1980. TENNIS COURTS TO BE LEFT AS THEY ARE. Pamber Parish Council agreed to instruct contractor to leave the Pamber Heath tennis courts as they are (wrong way round) subject to conditions. ITEM 0016 SOURCE: Basingstoke Gazette, 19th of February, 1980.

THE FORGE, EVENT > 1994. DEMOLITION OF THE FORGE. Pamber Heath Road, January 1994. ITEM 0081 SOURCE: Photograph by Raymond West with recorded date.

THE RED HOUSE ESTATE, OWNER > 1839. Site originally owned by QUEEN'S COLLEGE OXFORD, THE PROVOST SCHOLARS OF, owners and occupiers of Plot 2 `Common Piece',` Heath' (now the `Red House Estate'). ITEM 0050 SOURCE: Tithe Record for 1839 Tithe Map of Pamber. See THE RED HOUSE (was built on this site).

THE RED HOUSE, EVENT > 1957. DEMOLITION OF THE RED HOUSE (Date to be confirmed), Church Road. ITEM 0052 SOURCE: Photograph with recorded date 1956-1960.

THE RED HOUSE, NAME > 1916. `Pamber Heath House'. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Munday's Basingstoke Directory 1916.

THE RED HOUSE, OCCUPANT > 1916. Oppe, Pauline, Pamber Heath House (alternative name). ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Munday's Basingstoke Directory 1916.

THE WHITE HOUSE, OCCUPANT > 1916. Selous, Caroline. ITEM 0015 SOURCE: Munday's Basingstoke Directory 1916.