It Happened in Hampshire (second hand)

It Happened in Hampshire by Winifred G. Beddington and Elsa B. Christy is a fascinating collection of local history, customs, legends, sayings, remedies and recipes from villages across Hampshire, gathered by members of the Hampshire Federation of Women’s Institutes. [

Rich in the details of everyday life and local tradition, it offers an engaging glimpse into Hampshire’s past and is an excellent source of background colour for family and local historians with Hampshire connections.

The fifth edition was published by the Hampshire Federation of Women’s Institutes in Winchester and includes black-and-white illustrations.