Secret HampshireEpisodes Episode guide
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When the map was rewritten
Which towns were once part of Hampshire and why did they move?
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Was Rudyard Kipling locked in a Southsea cellar?
Why the author is said to have spent six "unhappy" years in Portsmouth.
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Unlocking a hidden rum distillery in Portsmouth
Hidden deep inside a locked 18th century fort lies 100 barrels of rum.
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The mystery of Portsmouth's narrow front doors
We explain the history behind the city's thin doorways.
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The hauntings of Bursledon Brickworks
Paranormal investigators take a closer look at the site on the outskirts of Southampton.
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The gruesome tale of Lady Lisle
Lady Alice Lisle's spirit is said to linger within The Eclipse Inn in Winchester.
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The Bevois of Bevois Valley
Unearthing the medieval legend behind the name.
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The 'screaming flame' of the New Forest
Brice Stratford shares a folklore tale associated with the Schultze gunpowder factory.
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Southsea's 'forgotten' author and aircraft designer
Behind the blue plaque: Portsmouth resident Nevil Shute Norway.
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Remembering the nations that served Britain
Veteran reflects on the importance of the Commonwealth War Graves in Southampton.
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Portsmouth's salty secret
Uncovering the old uses of the Great Salterns Recreation Ground.
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Portsmouth's paranormal appeal
Why the city is a magnet for ghost hunters.
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Inside Southampton's biggest medieval vault
Exploring an 800-year-old vault once used for royalty, wine and shelter.
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Hilsea's musical gun fortress
Exploring life inside the walls of a 150-year-old gun fortress in Portsmouth.
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Fulling Mill: Life in a 13th century cottage
A glimpse into life inside one of the oldest continuously occupied buildings.
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Debunking the myths of New Forest witches
Witchcraft plays a big role in Burley's history. Mel James meets a modern-day witch.
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'The David Attenborough of his day'
Born in West End, Richard St Barbe Baker was a pioneer with a passion for trees.
















