The photographic archive of the Hampshire Chronicle gives a rich insight into the world of our parents, grandparents and great-grandparents.
One shows a Bishop meeting civic dignatories in The Square which means it could be the enthronement of a new bishop who visits the church of St Lawrence in The Square before walking to the cathedral for the service.
The sturdy pig harks back to a time when many more people worked in agriculture and there were many more holdings than today.
The photo of the Weirs is intriguing. Judging by the buildings it looks like it might be by Scott Garden, next to the Bishop on the Bridge pub.
The cricketers striding out to bat at Bar End may be military-related as one of the fields was called the Garrison Ground.
As always, any additional information gratefull received
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