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Burley in old pictures
Here is a selection of old pictures showing Burley, in the heart of the New Forest, as it was in days-gone-by.
Burley - a group of young children pose for the camera outside
the doctors' surgery, watched by an older lady standing outside the library.
(Early years of the 20th century).
the doctors' surgery, watched by an older lady standing outside the library.
(Early years of the 20th century).
An early image of the Queen's Head pub -
always a popular subject
always a popular subject
The Queen's Head again -
this time in the 1950s or early 1960s
this time in the 1950s or early 1960s
Burley - a view possibly from the 1940s.
(There appears to be a number of military vehicles by The Cross).
(There appears to be a number of military vehicles by The Cross).
Burley - the main village street in 1955
Burley seen here in the early years of the 20th century
Burley - the cottages shown above, seen at
around the same time but viewed in the opposite direction
around the same time but viewed in the opposite direction
Burley church - another scene from the early 20th century
Burley - an early 20th century postcard
described simply as 'The Tree House, Burley, New Forest'
described simply as 'The Tree House, Burley, New Forest'
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New Forest seasonal highlights
MayBluebells and other wild flowers brighten the woods, usually in relatively small numbers.
Bird song can be heard throughout the day but is at its loudest at dawn and, to a lesser extent, dusk.
Foals are born in increasing numbers and can be seen beside ever-attentive mares.
Dragonflies are more frequently observed on the wing as spring progresses.
June
Badgers can now often be watched above ground well before darkness falls.
Deer - fallow, red, roe, sika and muntjac deer are all present - give birth, although the youngsters are unlikely to be noticed until July.
Heath spotted-orchids add delicate pink colour to many of the heaths.
Hobbies, dashing birds of prey, can often be seen aloft, hawking for insects.
** New Forest ponies and other animals**
Sadly, 58 animals were killed - 35 ponies, 13 cows, 8 donkeys and 2 sheep, whilst a further 32 were injured - 3 pigs, 9 donkeys, 11 cows and 9 ponies.
(Forty-three accidents occurred in daylight, 15 at twilight and 101 in the dark. Twenty-seven accidents were not reported by the driver involved).
Here's just one horrific example - Three donkeys killed in collision with van at notorious New Forest blackspot (Advertiser and Times)
** Always take care when driving **
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