The bells were cast in a field belonging to a farm in Wood Street, now called Bell Street. Top in the UK for Rural Broadband! Whitchurch was ranked first in the BT "Race to Infinity" competition that finished on 31 December 2010. One Saxon remnant is the grave cover of Frithburga. They were charged with riot, unlawful assembly and rout, and the Salvationists applied for the case to be heard in the High Court of Justice. Because of the amount of wildlife in and near the River Test, its course and banks are designated as Site of Special Scientific Interest. Plan their journey using local transport. Much of the town is a Conservation Area. The Town Mill was the source of power for milling corn, and other mills were used for finishing wool, weaving silk and dressing cloth. Find out more, Local Student Selected for Overseas Charity Work. It next appears in the Domesday Book of 1086. Whitchurch has something for everyone; whether you are looking for a gentle stroll by the river or a more challenging walk with welcome refreshments in a nearby country pub. The site is administered by the Whitchurch Association on behalf of the town residents. It sits on the southern edge of the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with glorious, tranquil countryside of sweeping chalk hills, valleys and pastureland offering peaceful walking trails and quiet country lanes for cycling. Submit a news article Witcherche's prosperity was again on the rise due to its widespread sheep farming, the wool being a valuable commodity at the time. In July 1890, the court found in their favour and set down laws granting the public the right to hold orderly public demonstrations, which were the rules followed until the beginning of the 21st century, when the government overturned them. The spire of All Hallows weighs 500 tons and is held in place by its own weight. He died in 1747, and is buried at All Hallows, Whitchurch. The Whitchurch Association, a registered charity, spearheaded the campaign and the collection of ideas for the community project; the Whitchurch Town Council underwrote the campaign and several local businesses contributed. Whitchurch Church of England Primary School serves the younger students in the town and its surrounding areas. [citation needed] Another theory on the origin of the name is that it means "Place of Proclamation". [5] The first stage was completed in about 1190 when the three western bays on the south side of the nave were added. The tower was re-built in 1716 but still features the original oak stair turret. Any resident is able to contribute, and the site's ethos is non-political, following that of the Whitchurch Association. Community run site In addition, the town also won £5000 of computer equipment from BT for use by a community project. Whitchurch is well placed, being at the crossroads for north–south, east–west travellers. Just two miles upstream, along the popular waymarked Mill Trail, you will find Laverstoke Mill, formerly a paper mill and now home to the Bombay Sapphire Gin Distillery, another of the area’s popular visitor destinations. Gill Nethercott Community Centre – News Update, Walkers are Welcome ‘Green Week’ Community Litter Pick – Saturday 26th September. 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Today there are over 100 Walkers are Welcome towns in Britain and wherever you see this sign you can be assured of receiving a warm welcome. Whitchurch, the first Walkers are Welcome town in North Hampshire. When Henry VIII died in 1547 his nine-year-old son, Edward VI, inherited the throne. Meetings were held in the village hall each year, in October, to elect a mayor and burgesses. 1118993 The content does not necessarily reflect the views of the Whitchurch Association. The Whitchurch Mill Trail – a scenic walk of up to 7 miles (there are shorter options), taking in a number of attractive and historic mill buildings along the famous River Test. The B3400 road (Basingstoke to Andover) runs through the town. Whitchurch is a small historic North Hampshire country town surrounded by fine chalk and flint downland and stunning, tranquil countryside. We are deeply rooted in holy words, and our doors are always open to community members who are looking for a quiet place to worship.