We just wanted to remind you that our Latest News page on our website has a rolling post of all that is happening at Ropley History.

It will give you information of our recent articles and archives that have been contributed and now catalogued  – ready to view.

We have new three new articles 

– Why a WW2 Navel base came to Ropley 

A Document bundle of relating to the sale of land and dwellings that are now know as Nettlestone on Soames Lane, Thought to begin around the 1900’s the current owner is now transcribing these documents and finding some exciting information and much earlier dates concerning the land. So more information coming soon.  These documents also related to current post that we are showcasing on our home page about Admiral Henderson,  former owner of Ropley Grove/Ryecroft House.

Parkstone Road History – Two document bundles relating to the land purchases of the 1900’s by William Carter and dwellings built on the new roadway called Parkstone Road. Document bundle relating to Alberta Cottage and then renamed Wildacre in 1986. Document bundle relating to the building of dwellings and sales of No 9 of Parkstone Road. 

Also collections and single archives – 

• 2006 Building development and opening of the Ropley Courtyard shop.
• Collection of 1950’s guiding images and a letter from Admiral Henderson to The Leggs – The White Collection 
• Pram Race 2002 – contributed by Duncan Sergeant
• 1947 RAF Aerial Map of Ropley 
• A section of the 1807 proposed canal through Ropley – a wonderful, detailed map  – a future article is coming soon.                                                                        Please follow the links. We welcome any information that might help add to the history of the locality

 

Thank you for your continued interest

Ropley History Steering Group