Lockerley Hall

Some interesting history can be found in the Hampshire county archives.

 

 

 

 

In its heyday c.1880

 

Postcard late 19th Century

Postcard c.1920

During the First World War the house was used for convalescing soldiers.

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During WW2 there were many military camps all around the estate and the small local railway station of Dunbridge became the focal point for operation Overlord with 15 miles of sidings and 134 sheds. See photos on http://www.woodleynet.co.uk/us-dunbridge.htm.

 

In the 1930s John A.F.Dalgety finding the house too large and expensive to run, removed the conservatory, the upper floor and the entire north wing.

at about 1990

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