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Secret Hampshire Episodes

  1.

    When the map was rewritten

    Which towns were once part of Hampshire and why did they move?

  2. Was Rudyard Kipling locked in a Southsea cellar?

    Why the author is said to have spent six "unhappy" years in Portsmouth.

  3. Unlocking a hidden rum distillery in Portsmouth

    Hidden deep inside a locked 18th century fort lies 100 barrels of rum.

  4. The mystery of Portsmouth's narrow front doors

    We explain the history behind the city's thin doorways.

  5. The hauntings of Bursledon Brickworks

    Paranormal investigators take a closer look at the site on the outskirts of Southampton.

  6. The gruesome tale of Lady Lisle

    Lady Alice Lisle's spirit is said to linger within The Eclipse Inn in Winchester.

  7. The Bevois of Bevois Valley

    Unearthing the medieval legend behind the name.

  8. Southsea's 'forgotten' author and aircraft designer

    Behind the blue plaque: Portsmouth resident Nevil Shute Norway.

  9. Remembering the nations that served Britain

    Veteran reflects on the importance of the Commonwealth War Graves in Southampton.

  10. Portsmouth's salty secret

    Uncovering the old uses of the Great Salterns Recreation Ground.

  11. Portsmouth's paranormal appeal

    Why the city is a magnet for ghost hunters.

  12. Inside Southampton's biggest medieval vault

    Exploring an 800-year-old vault once used for royalty, wine and shelter.

  13. Hilsea's musical gun fortress

    Exploring life inside the walls of a 150-year-old gun fortress in Portsmouth.

  14. Fulling Mill: Life in a 13th century cottage

    A glimpse into life inside one of the oldest continuously occupied buildings.

  15. Debunking the myths of New Forest witches

    Witchcraft plays a big role in Burley's history. Mel James meets a modern-day witch.