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!
Micheldever Station Schoolhouse
The School 1873
Designed by Winchester architect John Colson (1820-95), Micheldever Station School was built in 1861.
Seen here on a William Savage postcard of 1873, it closed in 1947.
Colson designed some 20 Hampshire churches, including St James, Woodmancote. For nearly 40 years he was architectural surveyor to the Dean and Chapter of Winchester Cathedral. (Photo: Jane Gray Collection)
First Class photo is beleived to be on the class 1935 for a list of names know CLICK HERE
Although Micheldever Station School could accommodate 40 children, the second Class photo is dated 1939 and shows a class of only 15. (See photos below)
In the back row, left of teacher Barbara Smart, are Rex Webb; George Parfitt (?); and Ivor Clarke: to the right are John Brewer; George Parfitt (?); and Ron Hall. Middle row, l to r, are Margaret Hobbs; Pearl Kingston (?); (?) Kingston; Joyce Clark; Pam Clark; Mary Bond; and Joyce Smith. Front row, Noel Smith; Ken Clark; and (?) Jenkins.
If you recognise any of these pupils please let us know of any corrections or additions needing to be made.
The Schoolhouse is now a dwelling
Photo taken from a post card dated 1873
Class of 1935
The Schoolhouse is now a dwelling