Video Archive
Welcome to the Historic Hambledon Video Archive, a collection of films and television programmes capturing the people, places and traditions of our village through the years. From local residents sharing their stories to programmes exploring Hambledon’s history, gardens and community life, these recordings offer a fascinating glimpse into the village’s past. Sit back, explore the archive and enjoy seeing Hambledon as it was, through the eyes of those who lived and worked here.
Down Your Way – 1992
This 1982 recording features a number of Hambledon residents interviewed by Brian Johnston. The episode opens with Colin Barrett talking cricket at Broadhalfpenny. Joan Hall outside the church, and George Taylor down the road at The George Pub, who has Brian Johnston in a fit of his famous giggles. Sir Guy Salisbury Jones talks vineyard, Pat May describes her interest in dried flowers and Geoff Hartridge Senior tells of water and soft drinks.
That’s Gardening – 1992
In this local episode of That’s Gardening from 1992, co-hosts Fern Britton and Stefan Buczacki visit the picturesque Hampshire village of Hambledon to showcase three distinct regional gardens. The programme begins at Old Barn Crescent with a tour of Ken Moon’s beautifully tended plot, before travelling up Speltham Hill to explore a tranquil Japanese masterpiece created by Ferdi. Finally, the episode concludes with a look inside the grand and splendid grounds of Hambledon House, hosted by Dee Hart-Dyke, offering a wonderful time capsule of the village’s rich horticultural community.