January 2009 marks the 150th anniversary of the first train passenger service to run through the parish on the “Portsmouth Direct Railway” (connecting London with Portsmouth via Godalming and Havant). Construction had commenced when John Bonham Carter cut the first turf at Buriton Manor in August 1853. All the details are recorded in our “Buriton in Living Memory” publication – along with copies of original lithographs. We hope that the Heritage Bank will be able to contribute to local celebrations.
