Search the wallhanging imagesCurrently displaying all 290 wallhanging images. Enter a search term or click on a filter. Search term Filter by Category Activities (43)Airfield (10)Animals (35)Birds (27)Butterflies (13)Fish, Amphibians & Reptiles (5)Houses (47)Insects (6)Key events (8)Landmarks (32)Plants (26)Symbols (34) Sort by: TitleRelevance PAGE: 12345678910Next > 17th Airborne Division Badge The 17th Airborne Division of the American Army (paratroopers and glider troopers) was stationed in Chilbolton in 1944. The Division Veterans have visited Chilbolton over the years and forged lasting links with the village. 22, Test Rise Test Rise was developed in 1963. Over thirty dwellings were established on previously open land. Jill and Denis Maynard moved in to their bungalow in 1963, one of only two bungalows on Test Rise. 28, Test Rise Test Rise was established on open land adjoining Branksome Avenue in 1963. Thomas King the builder bought a parcel of small plots of land to develop twenty seven houses and two bungalows. Abbot's Mitre The public house on Village Street was known as the New Inn until 1969, when it was renamed the Abbot's Mitre. The name may have been chosen as a historical reference to ancient Wherwell Abbey. Abbot's Mitre Public House, Village Street The present site of the Abbot's Mitre was purchased in 1922 and opened as a public house called the New Inn two years later. The land was originally the site of the post office and blacksmith's shop. In 1969 the New Inn was renamed the Abbot's Mitre, the ecclesiastical link possibly being the ancient Abbey at Wherwell Abbots Cottage, Village Street Formerly Abbot's Farm, this 18th century thatched cottage is Grade II listed. Leslie Dunford, whose family had farmed in the area for over a hundred years, lived at Abbot's Farm and regularly drove his cattle along Village Street. Abbots Leigh, Village Street Diana and Laurence Wild bought the land to build their house in 1972. The plot was originally part of Abbot's Farm and an old staddlestone barn and granary stood on the site. Adam's House Adam Nash chose to embroider a house of his own design. Airedale This is Mavil Arnold's Airedale, Tilly. American Pillar Rose The American Pillar rose is prolific in Chilbolton, not only cultivated in gardens, but also growing wild in the hedgerows. Anstey House, Winchester Street Anstey is an Edwardian house which was originally part of the Wherwell Estate. The property is unusual in style - the rear of the house resembles an Edwardian farmhouse, whilst the front of the house has the appearance of a colonial residence. Arts for Everyone Arts for Everyone sponsored the Chilbolton Heritage Wall Hanging granting money to fund the project. This square shows the "A4E" emblem. Augustus John Augustus John was an English portrait painter born in Tenby, Wales. Influenced by French post- impressionist painters, Badminton The new Village Hall has a badminton court and plans to establish Badminton Clubs are underway. Bannuts Barn Bannuts Barn, a chalk and cob threshing barn which abuts the road on Village Street, was built in the 17th century. Beehive & Dog on the Common Grace Perry chose to embroider this picture of a dog and a beehive. Many people exercise their dogs on the Common, not only because it is a beautiful area of open land but also because the village has developed a dog-walking fraternity! The beehives of Willow Cottage are near the cattle grid leading on to the Common. Bells There are three bells in the bell tower of Saint Mary the Less. The bells date back to the 17th century although they have been recast since that time. Maggie has in the past enjoyed the delights of bell ringing! Ben Chilbolton has a dog-walking fraternity and dogs in the village are often as well known as their owners. Pam Stretton's dog Ben, collie. Black and White Rabbit Laura's black and white rabbit is a domestic pet variety, the wild rabbits on the Common are usually brown. Bluetit A pretty bird often seen in the garden, the bluetit is a small European bird with a blue crown, wings and tail and a yellow breast. Bonfire Night Bonfire parties were held on the playing field for many years and they became an annual event in the village calendar. They were organised and run by the Playing Field Committee for over ten years. The last village Bonfire was held in 1997, as new legislation on firework safety and the training of personnel associated with organised Bonfires made the event unworkable. Bonnie Chilbolton has a dog-walking fraternity and dogs in the village are often as well known as their owners. Val Browne's dog Bonnie, a golden retriever. Bonnie the Westie Major Heath Smith's dog Bonnie, a West Highland Terrier. Branksome Close Branksome Avenue was once a track known as Bally's Lane that cut across from Drove Road to Station Road. As the demand for housing increased after the Second World War this part of the village was developed to accommodate the growing population. PAGE: 12345678910Next >