The Plough hosts historic steam engines

Sunshine and bacon sandwiches welcomed visitors to Longparish over Easter weekend. Villagers were delighted to enjoy the sights and sounds of steam engines outside The Plough Inn, as the village pub provided the base for “a morning and afternoon of road steam action in deepest Hampshire” — Event organiser.

Breakfast coffee and bacon sandwiches.

The Plough provided a warming breakfast from 8am by special arrangement with the organisers, who chose this lovely Longparish pub as their base after visiting last year, shortly after the community pub opened for business.

“It was great to see so many people here early on Easter Saturday,” said Chair of the community association Andy Jolliffe. “On a bumper weekend for us the steam engines were an added treat.”

Special events in Hampshire.

The day was organised by Timeline Events, who provide opportunities for the photography of historic scenes. A group of around 30 participants photographed steam engines from Marder’s Yard in Andover and were transported by tractor trailer along country lanes to Hurstborne Priors and back over the course of the day.

Sunny dining over Easter weekend.

The steam engines returned to The Plough around 4pm, giving another opportunity for families in Longparish to enjoy taking photos. It was a gorgeous, sunny afternoon and many of those participating in the event stayed to enjoy a drink and meal in the pub garden.

“We had a wonderful welcome from The Plough and were delighted to visit this newly-renovated community pub,” said organiser Colin March. “Thank you for providing the perfect venue in Longparish - we look forward to returning!”