Hampshire
The South coast of England has some wonderfully scenic counties and
Hampshire just serves to emphasize this point.
With the ports of Southampton and Portsmouth the county has a strong
nautical tradition. The 'Titanic' sailed from Southampton in 1912, for
instance, and is just one of many hundreds of vessels that have embarked on
their journey to the United States from that very port. Portsmouth, of
course, is world famous as the home port of the Royal Navy and has been for
generations.
The county's products are mainly agricultural but have recently been
embellished by the growth in it's chemical, pharmaceutical and electronics
industries.
Hampshire covers some 1,500 square miles. It contains the natural beauty of
the New Forest which encompasses 144 square miles and was a Saxon royal
hunting ground.
Sons and daughters of Hampshire include Two of the world's greatest authors,
Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.
Places to Visit
Beaulieu, Beaulieu, Hampshire
Highclere Castle, Newbury
Somerley, Ringwood, Hampshire
Avington Park, Winchester, Hampshire
Basing House, Basingstoke
Broadlands, Hampshire
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