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: < Prev12345678910Next > Garden Cottage, off Village Street A thatched cottage tucked away from the main street with access via a narrow lane, Garden Cottage was originally part of the Chilbolton Cottage estate and the home of the gardener. Garden Tiger Moth The hairy "woolly bear" caterpillars of the Garden Tiger Moth are unpalatable to predators. Often found on ragwort growing on the Common. Garden Tools The attractive and well-tended gardens of Chilbolton are a testament to the many keen gardeners living in the village. Every two years a selection of gardens open to the public for the "Open Gardens" weekend. In 1973 Chilbolton won the "Best Kept Village Award," organised by Hampshire Magazine. Glenside, Station Road This small wooden bungalow was built in the 1920's on the corner of Station Road and Coley Lane. It is the last remaining house of its kind in Chilbolton. Goldfinch and Teasel The goldfinch breeds in most parts of Hampshire, in gardens, orchards, farmland and woodland. Teasel grows wild in grassy places such as meadows, hedgerows and riverbanks. Goose Domestic geese were bred principally for consumption, and "driven" to market to be sold. Many small cottages and farmsteads owned and fattened a goose for the table. Grass Snake The grass snake inhabits damp and watery environments. It lives in water meadows, marshes and ditches; and on the banks ... Grasshopper Most commonly found on dry sites with dense vegetation, grasshoppers vary in colour - they may be brown, green, purple or almost black. Green Woodpecker The green woodpecker nests on undisturbed chalk areas such as the Downs. The short, dense grass of the Downs sustains colonies of ants, the woodpecker's main diet. Grey Squirrel Grey squirrels are often seen in the village scuttling along the ground before disappearing into the trees. Grindstone The grindstone on the Green opposite the Abbot's Mitre, a commemorative presentation to the village on the occasion of the Coronation in 1911. Hampshire Down Sheep The fine, short wool of Down sheep is good for knitting and soft woollens. Hampshire Hog The hog is the symbol of Hampshire. Harvest Flowers Joyce's square shows the flowers of the field at harvest time, a time of rich colours and ripened crops. Hazel Catkins A natural feature of many of the hedgerows in the village, the hazel shrub has drooping flower spikes known as catkins. Heather & Lilac Cottages Lilac Cottage was originally part of Chilbolton Cottage (Goaters Farm and later Three Ways) built in the 17th century. Heather Cottage was added to the main house in the 1930's and is just visible on the square behind Lilac Cottage. Both cottages were homes for staff employed at the main house. Hedgehog These quiet nocturnal visitors to the garden are occasionally seen in the hedgerow or crossing the roads and lanes as it grows dark. Helicopters Visitors to this quiet and peaceful rural village may be surprised to look up to the sky and see helicopters flying overhead. The School of Army Aviation at Middle Wallop trains helicopter pilots to fly over a large area which includes Chilbolton Heron The long-necked, broad-winged heron usually builds its nest in trees, but feeds from freshwater lakes, rivers and ponds. This attractive visitor is the terror of the village pond. Hillview, Station Road Hillview stands on the corner of Station Road and Branksome Avenue. Originally a small bungalow and grocery shop, it has been extended to twice its original size. Now living in Kent, Val Baker embroidered this square of her old home. Holly Blue Butterfly The only blue butterfly in the garden, the Holly Blue has a bluish-white underside marked with black specks. Caterpillars of the first brood, (June) usually feed on flower buds and the green berries of holly, the second brood, (September) usually feed on the flower buds of ivy. Honeysuckle This sweet-smelling climbing shrub rambles on the walls of houses and cottages and adorns the gardens of Chilbolton. The fragrant flowers of the honeysuckle are yellow, pink or white. Some of the older cottages in the village were named after flowers that grew in profusion in the garden, a tradition in many rural villages. Horse Kate embroidered this picture of her horse, Sky, an Arab mare. Horse and Rider Local bridle paths and country lanes give the keen rider the opportunity to pursue their favourite occupation in lovely surroundings. PAGE: < Prev12345678910Next >