The Hampshire Chronicle is one of the oldest surviving newspapers in the country. It has been published without a break since August 24th 1772.
In the early years, the Chronicle carried national and international news - before the arrival of the railways let London papers start circulating around the country.
The 'From the Files' website contains a selection of stories and pictures
from the past 235 years. Click on the links on the left to read more.
For the latest from the Hampshire Chronicle, click here.